Course Title: Research and meet ethical and compliance requirements
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2024
Course Code: BUSM8868C
Course Title: Research and meet ethical and compliance requirements
School: 515T Creative Industries
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4431 - Certificate IV in Interior Decoration
Course Contact: Ellen Pan-Florissen
Course Contact Phone: +61399254759
Course Contact Email: ellen.pan-florissen@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Simone Bewley
Nominal Hours: 25
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
Nil
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research and use information that supports ethical and compliant work practice or product specification in the relevant industry. It includes the requirement to be able to maintain currency of knowledge.
This unit applies to any individual whose work involves taking responsibility for determining and following the compliance regimes and ethical frameworks that apply to an area of work. This may include work in design, manufacture and service and/or product provision.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MSFGN4001 Research and meet ethical and compliance requirements |
Element: |
1. Research information |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify credible sources of compliance and ethical practice information 1.2 Evaluate areas of work and determine scope of requirements 1.3 Access and interpret information relevant to the specific area of work 1.4 Identify risks, penalties and consequences of non-compliance and unethical approaches 1.5 Organise and store gathered information in a format that allows for ongoing use |
Element: |
2. Use information in work practice |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Recognise work situations where ethical and compliance requirements must be considered 2.2 Apply and adapt specific and relevant information to the work situation and maintain accurate work records 2.3 Communicate and promote ethical and compliance considerations to clients and colleagues based on the work situation 2.4 Recognise actual or potential non-compliance or unethical practice and use effective problem-solving to develop response 2.5 Recognise situations requiring specialist expert advice and assess and obtain credible sources of assistance |
Element: |
3. Maintain currency of knowledge |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Identify and use opportunities to maintain knowledge of current compliance requirements and ethical frameworks 3.2 Share updated knowledge with colleagues and clients and support improved practice through discussion 3.3 Identify situations where work practices could be improved to meet compliance and ethical responsibilities 3.4 Support improved practice through proactive engagement in review and adjustment of processes and protocols |
Learning Outcomes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Research information
2. Use information in work practice
3. Maintain currency of knowledge
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will take place this semester with a blended classroom model using industry standard tools and resources. Some classes maybe scheduled to be on campus, and some may be in a remote (virtual) learning mode online.
Refer to your Course schedule and Canvas shells for specific information on how each of your courses is delivered this semester.
You will also be required to undertake independent study.
Reference mode of delivery for this course is a blended approach / studio-based delivery.
On campus class activities will include:
• Tutorials and project-based work
• Group discussion
• Teacher directed activities/projects
• Class presentations
• Independent project-based work
• Site visits (observations)
• Studio Practice
Virtual In-class activities will include:
• Tutorials and project-based work
• Group discussion
• Teacher directed activities/projects
• Class presentations
• Online research
• Independent project-based work
• Site visits (observations)
• Studio Practice
Out-of-class activities will include:
• Online investigation
• Independent project-based work
• Gallery/Exhibition visits
Teaching Schedule
WEEK |
CONTENT |
ASSESSMENTS |
Week 1 |
No class Students to complete academic integrity module before week 2. |
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Week 2 |
Lecture 1 Introduction and course overview. AT1 and AT2 Assessment Briefs Identifying key knowledge requirements in legislation, regulations and codes of practice that apply to working in the interior decoration and design industry. |
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Week 3 |
Lecture 2 Understanding relevant compliance and ethical requirements involved in an interior design business including WHS; duty of care; audits; business licensing and insurance; policies and procedures. |
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Week 4 |
Lecture 3 Organizing and storing relevant information; communicating and sharing ongoing compliance and ethical issues with peers and clients; and identifying issues, problem solving and knowing when to seek specialist advice. |
EOP due |
Week 5 |
No class - Public Holiday |
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Week 6 |
Lecture 4 Researching and using information that supports ethical and compliant work practice or product specification in the interior design industry. |
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Week 7 |
Lecture 5 Ethical product advice including environmental and social. |
AT1 Ethics Knowledge Questions Due |
Week 8 |
Lecture 6 Identifying ethical issues and the relationship between ethics and compliance. Workplace policies, procedures, and protocols. Record keeping. Brief Assignment 2 |
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| Week 9 |
Lecture 7 Class work - assignment 2 in class |
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Week 10 |
Lecture 8 Researching and identifying credible sources of compliance and ethical information. (CRAAP test) |
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Week 11 |
Lecture 9 Maintaining currency of knowledge and supporting improved practice. Group activity |
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Week 12 |
Lecture 10 Last class |
AT2 Ethics and Compliance Work Practice Task Due |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Library support
The University Library has extensive resources for InteriorDesign and Decoration students.
The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies https://rmit.libguides.com/interior-design
The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian https://www.rmit.edu.au/library/study/referencing
Study and Learning support
Would you like to get better at studying, writing, or researching for your assignments?
The Library has everything you need to develop your academic skills, improve your marks and save time.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
Overview of Assessment
Task 1 - Knowledge
Task 2 - Ethical and compliant work practice/product spec
You will need to achieve satisfactory in all the assessments to be deemed competent in this course.
Assessment Tasks
AT1 - Knowledge Questions due week 7
AT2 - Ethics and Compliance Work Practice Task due week 12
Note: full briefs, assessment details and rubrics for each task are available in Canvas
All assessment information for this course can be found on the course’s Canvas shell, in conjunction with assessment information communicated in class by the teacher.
Compulsory WIP (Work in Progress)
Throughout this course there are associated learning activities or exercises that are compulsory.
They will be identified as a Compulsory WIP.
These exercises/activities must be completed in a timely manner as indicated in the weekly schedule to allow you to build knowledge and progress to the formal assessment.
Even if you complete and pass the formal assessment, if you haven’t completed the WIP you are unable to pass this course overall.
Assessment / Late Submission
All assessment information for this course can be found on the course’s Canvas shell, in conjunction with assessment information communicated in class by the teacher.
This course is delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment.
CA: Competency achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did Not Submit for Assessment
SEC: Stopped engagement in course
WDR: Withdrawn from course
All work for Assessable Tasks is required to be submitted on the due date and time as outlined in the Assessment Briefs. Exception to this is where an approved ELS plan, an application for Special Consideration or an approved Extension of Time is in place, submitted before the task’s due date with appropriate documentation.
Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level.
If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension of time for your assessable work.
Please see following access for the details on applying for extension of time to assessments:
Special consideration;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-consideration
Application for extension of time;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-results/extensions-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work
Equitable assessment arrangements (EAA):
If your work is incomplete, you are strongly encouraged to submit your work on the due date, in order to meet the submission requirements. Should it be below competency you may be asked to resubmit within 2 working days.
Assessment Matrix
An assessment matrix demonstrating alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency is available from the course contact person (stated above)
Other Information
Attendance
The major learning experience involves studio-based exercises, demonstration and production.
It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to be successful in this course.
Canvas
Use Canvas to access your course content and announcements, submit assignments, and receive your grades and feedback;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/it-services-for-students/canvas
Student feedback at RMIT:
You will receive verbal and written feedback by teacher on your work. This feedback also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
The following link is an outline and ways that you will receive your feedback at RMIT;
Student Progress Monitoring
Academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential.
Please see following access to the Student progress policy webpage; https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-progress
Submitting Assessments onto Canvas
Here is a guide to submitting assessments on Canvas; https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/submitting-assessments-in-canvas
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity.
Please see following access for more information on Academic Integrity at RMIT; https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity
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.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit
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