Course Title: Identify and interpret compliance requirements

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2015

Course Code: JUST5746C

Course Title: Identify and interpret compliance requirements

School: 345T Media and Communication

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5332 - Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services

Course Contact : Program Administration

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4815

Course Contact Email:mcvet@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Steve Ward
steven.ward@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 20

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

When you are working on live productions, it is extremely important that you are aware of any compliance requirements eg. noise restrictions, risk assessment, OHS requirements. In this course you will learn the skills and knowledge required to identify and interperet the range of internal and external compliance requiremens and obligations that must be fulfilled when working on live productions. This course is delvered with Manage audio operations for outdoor events CUASOU501 but assessed separately.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

BSBCOM501B Identify and interpret compliance requirements

Element:

1. Clarify the scope of operations

Performance Criteria:

1.1.Identify and review the relevant range of operations and the sphere of business arrangements of the organisation
1.2.Conduct an analysis of the operations and business arrangements of the organisation and identify the functions, products and services that may be subject to compliance requirements
1.3.Develop and document work activity plans for determining relevant compliance requirements
1.4.Obtain approval of plans from relevant organisational personnel

Element:

2. Identify compliance requirements

Performance Criteria:

2.1.Conduct a search of information on internal and external compliance requirements using appropriate search resources, including relevant Australian and international standards
2.2.Ensure the search of compliance requirements scans across all relevant jurisdictions of laws, regulations, and industry and organisational codes and standards and identify pertinent compliance requirements
2.3.Progressively review information collected in terms of its relevance to the organisation's operations, services and products
2.4.Organise and store gathered information on relevant compliance requirements in an appropriate format for further analysis

Element:

3. Interpret, analyse and prioritise identified compliance requirements

Performance Criteria:

3.1.Review and interpret collected information in terms of its relevance to the organisation's functions, services and products
3.2.Discuss and clarify with relevant internal or external personnel ambiguities, uncertainties and problems experienced in interpreting identified compliance information
3.3.Identify, analyse and prioritise relevant compliance requirements in terms of critical implications for the organisation and risks and consequence of possible breaches
3.4.Group pertinent compliance requirements into those that are critical and central to the organisation's operations, those that are important in some circumstances but are not central to the organisation's operations, and those that are pertinent but are incidental to the organisation's operations

Element:

4. Document compliance requirements

Performance Criteria:

 4.1.Organise and document outcomes of the identification and interpretation activities
4.2.Prepare and communicate reports of relevant compliance requirements and assessment of implications to relevant personnel performing specific compliance management functions


Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements. You will be able to document processes usd to identify, analyse and interpret compliance requirements.


Details of Learning Activities

 Out of-class self-directed learner activities for this course includes but is not limited to: private research at selected equipment websites and revision of notes to reinforce classroom content. These activities will be monitored during class through question/answer sessions.
Other learning activities may include:

•Practical theory sessions
•Group discussions
•Class exercises to review discussions/lectures
•Group projects
•Research


Teaching Schedule

 

Class Planned Activities (subject to change) Unit and Elements
Assessment
1 Compliance and Audio Operations
Course overview and assessment.
Overview of compliance requirements
Overview of mange outdoor audio operation requirements
Audio Operations: 1
Compliance: 1, 2


 

 

2

Audio Operations
Planning for outdoor operations
Working collaboratively and assessment team groups

Compliance Assessment Task #1 assigned - Review of the current SEPP-N2 policy and application
 

 Audio Operations: 1

Compliance: 1, 2

 
3 Audio Operations
Planning for outdoor music festivals and multi-channel audio lists
Communiction skills to support team collaboration

 Audio Operations Assessment Task #1 assigned - Manage audio operations for MON/stage. (Monitors and Stage)

 Audio Operations: 1

Compliance: 1, 2



 

4 Compliance and Audio Operations
Introduction of SEPP-N2 documentation
Noise control and regulations for outdoor audio events
Audio Operations: 1
Compliance: 1,2
 
5

Audio Operations
Installation of audio systems for outdoor events
Building good workplace relations
Solving problems professionally
Dealing with conflict

 

Audio Operations: 2

Compliance: 1,2

Compliance
Assessment Task #1 Due - Review of the current SEPP-N2 policy and application

6 Audio Operations
Implementation of DSP and audio control measures for outdoor events
Audio Operations: 2  
7

Compliance
Discussion of SEPP-N2 policies, council regulations and licensing for indoor and outdoor venues.

How council regulations affect outdoor audio operations

Audio Operations: 1,2,3

Compliance: 1,2,3,4

 

8

Compliance
Introduction of the Building Code of Australia (BCA) and Australian Standards

How he Building Code of Australia (BCA) and Australian Standards affect outdoor audio operations

Audio Operations Assessment Task #2 assigned - Manage audio operations for FOH/system. (Front of House System)

 

Audio Operations:

1,2,3,4

1,2,3 Compliance:

 
9

Compliance
Discussion of PoPE regulations and music event guidelines in public spaces.

Compliance Assessment Task #2 assigned - Places of Public Entertainment (PoPE) Application

 Audio Operations: 3

Compliance: 1,2,3,4

 
10

Audio Operations
Managing outdoor operations
Solving problems professionally
Dealing with conflict
 

Audio Operations: 3

Audio Operations
Assessment Task 1 due: Manage audio operations for MON/stage. (Monitors and Stage)

11 Audio Operations
Managing outdoor operations
Audio Operations: 3  
12 Compliance and Audio Operations
Managing outdoor operations
PoPE documentation and municipal building surveyors and regulators
Audio Operations: 3
Compliance: 1,2,3,4
Compliance
Assessment Task #2 due - Places of Public Entertainment (PoPE) Application 
13 Audio Operations
Audio Operations Assessment Task 2 assessment period: Manage audio operations for FOH/system. (Front of House System)
Audio Operations: 1,2,3

Audio Operations
Assessment Task 2 FOH/system. (Front of House System) assessment due for some students according to assessment roster.

14 Audio Operations
Audio Operations Assessment Task 2 assessment period: Manage audio operations for FOH/system. (Front of House System)
Audio Operations: 1,2,3 Audio Operations
Assessment Task 2 FOH/system. (Front of House System) assessment due for some students according to assessment roster.
15 Audio Operations
Audio Operations Assessment Task 2 assessment period: Manage audio operations for FOH/system. (Front of House System)
Audio Operations: 1,2,3 Audio Operations
Assessment Task 2 FOH/system. (Front of House System) assessment due for some students according to assessment roster.
16

Compliance and Audio Operations
Audio Operations Assessment Task 2 assessment period: Manage audio operations for FOH/system. (Front of House System)

Compliance
Course Review and Assessment checking
 

 

Audio Operations: 1,2,3

Compliance: 1,2,3,4

Compliance
Feedback on assessment tasks
Audio Operations
Assessment Task 2 FOH/system. (Front of House System) assessment due for some students according to assessment roster.


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

None prescribed at time of writing.


References

You are advised to look at the course Blackboard site for ongoing updated information. Students are expected to make full use of University library facilities, in researching about this course.


Other Resources

You should refer to Blackboard for resources for this course. The teacher may refer you to other resources.

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this
course through our online systems and access to specialised facilities and relevant software. You will also have access of the library resources.
It is recommended that you bring materials to classes and productions to make notes, for example;
• a pen and notepaper
• a laptop computer with word and excel type programs.
 


Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course will involve written exercises on the current State Environment Protection Policy (SEPP) and the completion of a Places of Public Entertainment (PoPE) application for a proposed live music event.


Assessment Tasks

This unit of competency is delivered with CUASOU501 Manage audio operations for outdoor events but assessed separately.

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 those assessments that are also graded (refer to MyRMIT for grading rubric).

There are four assessment tasks for this course: There are 2 assessment tasks for CUASOU501 Manage audio operations for outdoor events and 2 assessment tasks for BSBCOM501B Interpret Compliance Requirements

 

Assessment Tasks for BSBCOM501B Identify and interpret compliance requirements:

This unit of competency is assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment. To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to address the assessment criteria and complete the following assessment to a satisfactory standard. The assessment criteria are available on Blackboard and you will receive feedback from the teacher on all assessment tasks.
 


Assessment Task 1- Review of the current SEPP-N2 policy and application
• Issued class 2
• Due class 5
• This task is ungraded

For this task you will review the current State Environment Protection Policy (SEPP) Number 2 (N2) and answer a number of questions.
You should refer to the Assessment Brief which is available on Blackboard for full details of each assessment task.

Assessment Task 2 - Places of Public Entertainment (PoPE) Application -
• Issued class 9
• Due class 12
• This task is ungraded

For this assessment you will complete a Places of Public Entertainment (PoPE) application for a proposed live music event.
You should refer to the Assessment Brief, which is available on Blackboard for full details of each assessment task.

 Final grades that apply to units delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:
• CA Competency Achieved
• NYC Not Yet Competent
• DNS Did not Submit for Assessment

 

Assessment Tasks for CUASOU501 Manage audio operations for outdoor events:
Assessment Task 1 - Manage audio operations for MON/stage. (Monitors and Stage)
• Issued class 3
• Due Class 10
• This is an ungraded assessment task

Working collaboratively in a team of four students, you will specify, manage supervise the installation, and monitor the operation of a MON/stage. (Monitors and Stage) system.

Assessment Task 2 - Working collaboratively in a team of four students, you will specify, manage supervise the installation, and monitor the operation of a FOH/system. (Front of House System).

Issued class 8
Due class 13, 14, 15 or 16 according to assessment roster
This is a graded assessment task

Working collaboratively in a team of four students, you will specify, manage supervise the installation, and monitor the operation of a of a FOH/system. (Front of House System).

The following results apply to assessment that is graded:


• 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 are available through the course contact in 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: rmit.edu.au/students

 

Cover Sheet for Submissions:
You must complete and sign a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions.

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 gain the competency.

Assessment Feedback:
Assessment feedback is used to enable and enhance student learning. You will receive spoken and/or written feedback on your work. Where appropriate, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can improve your work. www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qwxbqbg739rl1

Student Progress:
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. www1.rmit.edu.au/students/acadprogress

Assessment:
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 adjustment to your assessment. To support student success, RMIT University provides a range of adjustments to assessment. www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/adjustment

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. http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/academic-integrity

Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:
You may be eligible for credit towards this course if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning. You can find out more about this process on the RMIT website. Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning
 

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