Course Title: Establish and maintain safe creative practice

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2018

Course Code: OHTH5960C

Course Title: Establish and maintain safe creative practice

School: 345T Media and Communication

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6150 - Advanced Diploma of Music Industry (Sound Production)

Course Contact: Program Administration

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4815

Course Contact Email: mc_vet@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Teacher / Assessor:

Elena Popa

9925 4414
elena.popa@rmit.edu.au

 

Placement co-ordinator:

Timothy Johnston

timothy.johnston@rmit.edu.au

 

Nominal Hours: 30

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine and respond effectively to broad and specific safety requirements in a professional practice.

It applies to individuals who are sole practitioners or working in collaborative teams across all sectors and areas of expertise, who are responsible for managing safety. The practitioner applies a self-directed approach to ensuring safety. The unit could apply to a range of internal and external work environments, including workshops, studios, offices, field locations and performance venues.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUAPPR505 Establish and maintain safe creative practice

Element:

1. Determine work health and safety requirements for professional practice

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Research key features of legislation that apply to professional practice 1.2 Source and evaluate practice-specific codes, standards and guidelines that affect the management of safety in the relevant work environment 1.3 Develop systems and procedures that respond to work health and safety (WHS) requirements and effectively integrate those responses into practice management 1.4 Evaluate the role of others in practice safety and involve them as appropriate

Element:

2. Identify hazards and assess and manage risks

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Identify existing and potential hazards specific to the area of practice using relevant methods, templates and tools 2.2 Assess and manage risks associated with those hazards in line with established processes and according to WHS legislation and codes of practice 2.3 Implement and monitor developed systems and procedures in response to identified requirements for hazard control measures and risk assessment in the workplace 2.4 Develop and maintain current and accurate documentation to support hazard identification and risk management in workplace practices 2.5 Address hazard identification and risk assessment and management at the planning, design and evaluation stages of any change in the workplace to ensure that new hazards are not created

Element:

3. Monitor and enhance safety of the practice

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Maintain currency of WHS knowledge relevant to own area of practice 3.2 Seek feedback of colleagues on workplace safety practices and potential issues, and integrate improvements into systems and procedures as appropriate 3.3 Proactively identify other sources of information and professional development opportunities relating to safety 3.4 Integrate current and emerging ideas and technologies that support workplace safety into own practice


Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this unit, you will be have the knowledge and skills to effectively observe WHS standards in an entertainment industry event forum.


Details of Learning Activities

Learning and assessment will include industry placement.
This will be organised by program staff, and allow you to interact with industry professionals in the workplace.

On campus sessions will include guest lectures from practicing industry professionals.


Teaching Schedule

SEMESTER 1

WEEK

CLASS

FORMAT

ASSESSMENT

1

Introduction

On campus

 

2

Online interaction

Online

Assessment 1

3

Online research

Online

Assessment 1

4

Guest Speaker

On campus

 

5

Guest Speaker

On campus

 

3 - 16

Industry Placement

Workplace

Assessment 2

3 - 16

Industry
Placement

Workplace

Assessment 2

11

Guest Speaker

On Campus

 

13

Guest Speaker

On Campus

 

15

Review

Online

 

 

SEMESTER 2

WEEK

CLASS

FORMAT

ASSESSMENT

1

Production

On campus

 

2

Production

On campus

Assessment 1

3

Industry Placement

Workplace

 

4

Industry Placement

Workplace

 

7

MAJOR EVENT PRODUCTION

Workplace

 

8

MAJOR EVENT PRODUCTION

Workplace

Assessment 2

9

MAJOR EVENT PRODUCTION

Workplace

Assessment 2

11

Guest Speaker
Legislation in entertainment & events

On Campus

 Assessment 3

13

Assessment Review

Online

 Assessment 3

15

Assessment Review

Online

 Assessment 3

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

Assessment will look to evidence the ability to:

  • Analyse the needs of a particular practice and develop a set of systems, procedures and practices to support safety in that context
  • Identify key safety issues, including specific hazards and risks in the relevant area of practice
  • Apply general work health and safety (WHS) legislation and specific codes, standards or guidelines relevant to own practice.

Assessment will be made through practical application in a live music event production


Assessment Tasks

ASSESSMENT 1

You will research your allocated industry placement company, and complete a series of questions around the nature of the business.
Assessment submission will be made online.

(Due class week 5)

ASSESSMENT 2

You will undertake industry placement as co-ordinated by program staff. During this time you will complete tasks as required by industry staff. Feedback on completion of required staff will be provided by industry.

(Due Semester 2 Week 14)

ASSESSMENT 3

Entertainment industry legal legislation questionnaire.

(Due Semester 2 Week 14)

 

This unit is graded.

 

To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the following assessment to a satisfactory standard.
You will receive feedback on all assessment and once you have demonstrated competency, you will receive a grade for the graded Assessment Task (refer to MyRMIT for grading rubric).

For further information on the grading system and criteria used, please refer to the course blackboard site.
Grades which apply to courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment, but which also use graded assessment:

CHD - Competent with High Distinction
CDI - Competent with Distinction
CC - Competent with Credit
CAG - Competency Achieved - Graded
NYC - Not Yet Competent
DNS - Did Not Submit for Assessment


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices are available through Program Administration.

Other Information

Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters.

Attendance:

Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises

It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.

Assessment Feedback:

You will receive spoken and written feedback on all your work. Where relevant, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.

Student Progress:

Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy designed to assist you in achieving your learning potential.

Adjustments to Assessment (eg. applying for an extension of time):

If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment satisfactorily by the due date, you can choose to apply for an adjustment to your assessment. RMIT University offers a range of adjustments designed to support you in your studies, including an extension of time to complete the assessment.

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:

RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.

Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:

Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.

Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) RCC applies only if you have previously successfully demonstrated competence in a unit of competency, and now require to be reassessed to ensure that the competence is being maintained.

Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer, RPL, or RCC for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.

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