Course Title: Establish and maintain safe professional practice
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2015
Course Code: OHTH5778C
Course Title: Establish and maintain safe professional practice
School: 320T Architecture & Design
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C6127 - Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design
Course Contact : Ruth Wellington
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9417
Course Contact Email:ruth.wellington@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
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 required. This course will be delivered in combination with BSBIPR501A Manage Intellectual Property to Protect and Grow Business
Course Description
In this unit you will develop an understanding of the OHS requirements in a professional environment including hazard identification, risk assessment, individual and regulatory responsibilities.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUVPRP505A Establish and maintain safe professional practice |
Element: |
1. Determine OHS requirements for professional practice |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Research key features of legislation that apply to professional practice |
Element: |
2. Manage hazards and risks |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Assess existing and potential hazards and risks specific to the area of practice using relevant methods, templates and tools |
Element: |
3. Monitor and enhance safety of the practice |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Maintain currency of OHS knowledge relevant to own area of practice |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate your competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will take place in a studio, workshop or classroom using industry standard tools and resources. You will also be required to undertake independent study.
In class activities may include:
- class exercises
- tutorials
- practical demonstrations
- workshops
- group discussion
- review and revision
- peer learning
- peer teaching and class presentations
- teacher directed group activities/projects
- workshopping of student projects including peer/lecturer feedback
Out of class activities may include:
- independent research
- independent project based work
- studio practice
- online tutorials and activities
- review and revision
Teaching Schedule
| Session | Activity | Alignment |
| 1 Wk 1 | Introduction to OHS for graphic designers - Task 1: Infographics - Research and investigation | 1.1-4, 2.1-5, 3.1-3 |
| 2 Wk 3 | Task 1: Design and development of Information graphics/text | 1.1-4, 2.1-5, 3.1-3 |
| 3 Wk 5 | Task 1: Information graphics/text production | 1.1-4, 2.1-5, 3.1-3 |
| 4 Wk 7 | Task 1: Final submission to Blackboard | 1.1-4, 2.1-5, 3.1-3 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Title: Inside the business of graphic design : 60 leaders share their secrets of success |
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Title: The business of graphic design : a sensible approach to marketing and managing a graphic design firm |
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Title: How to be a graphic designer, without losing your soul |
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Title: Design is a job |
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Title: What they didn't teach you in design school : the essential guide to growing your design career. |
Other Resources
You are advised to look at the course myRMIT site (Blackboard) and also for Google Docs and Google Groups via your student Google Account for ongoing updated information. A range of learning resources and references are provided throughout the year. Additional information relating to this will be provided on an ongoing basis. A digital resource folder resides on network server. Further information regarding access to this is available in the ‘Computer Survival Kit’ provided during orientation.
You will require a personal storage device and tools as outlined in tool kit list.
Amongst the library’s electronic resources is the ability to access Lynda.com for online tutorials and lessons. You may be given these tutorials (and other resources) to supplement your classroom learning.
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.
resources.
The University Library has extensive resources for Graphic Design students. The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies http://rmit.libguides.com/graphicartanddesign
The Library provides guides on academic referencing http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/librarians/dsc
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is on-going throughout the course. Assessment tasks will require you demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills through practical projects and/or written tasks. Assessment task is:
- Design Project 1 (100% of final grade)
Assessment Tasks
Feedback throughout the course may be written, verbal or a combination of both.
This course has one Summative Task, which must be completed. You are required to demonstrate all learning outcomes to a satisfactory standard.
Summative assessment task: Promote safe professional practice (Due Week 7)
Investigate and report on Occupational Health and Safety in relation to graphic design industry and practice. Your investigation and reporting will be in the form of an online information graphic (infographic). The audience of the brochure is other graphic designers. The purpose of the graphic is to inform and promote good Occupational Health and Safety practice in graphic design workplaces.
Learning objectives
Develop skills necessary to:
- Determine OHS requirements for professional practice
- Manage hazards and risks
- Monitor and enhance safety of the practice
Deliverables
Digital file for screen and web publishing. RGB 700px wide by what ever depth.
The finished outcome must include the following content:
1. Include title, tagline
2. Background, definition of OHS
3. Key facts - Include important information relating to:
- OHS in Australia
- OHS in Victoria
- Injuries in Australia
- Cost of injuries to business
4. Legislation
- The different types of OHS legislation
- Aspects of the legislation that relate to graphic design industry and practice practice
5. Responsibilities
- of employers
- of employees
6. Major risk areas for designers. What are the major areas of OHS risk to graphic designers?
7. Tools for graphic designers
- Checklist for assessing risks and hazards in relevant workplace
- Checklist of procedures to undertake if a workplace OHS incident occurs
8. Diagram
- Inform workers of the OHS risks of work environment
- Suggest solutions or better work environment practices
9. New technologies to avoid OHS risks and hazards
10. Further information
- Include a list of contact details for further information sources and development opportunities
Process
Investigate OHS issues that relate to graphic design professionals in Victoria
Collect and report on appropriate content items and subjects
Include content in infographic layout
Submit appropriately
Submission
Submit as a PDF to the course Blackboard shell.
Feedback throughout the course may be text/visual or verbal or a combination of both.
On completion of this task to a SATISFACTORY standard, you will attain a result of COMPETENCY ACHIEVED - CA (no higher grade available/ungraded)
Participation in this course shall be determined as either:
COMPETENCY ACHIEVED (CA)
NOT YET COMPETENT (NYC)
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.
Feedback
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.
Student feedback at RMIT:
Pick the following link to access the Student feedback webpage
Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential.
Pick the following link to access the Student progress policy webpage
Cover Sheet for Submissions
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.
Pick the following link for Cover sheet for submission of works
Special Consideration Policy, Late Submission & Extensions
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.
Pick the following link for details on applying for Special consideration
Any student seeking an extension, should aim at doing so a minimum of 2 days before the deadline. Work submitted late and without an extension at any point will incur late penalties in accordance with university policy.
If you require an extension you must complete an extension form with evidence supporting your application and hand this to your instructor. Further links - Application for extension of time
On Time Submission and Impact of Late Submission
On time submission is an important factor in your assessment. Employability skills are embedded in all courses and these include Planning & Organising and Self-management. For this reason, late work impacts on your overall grade for each assessment task.
The following adjustments for late submission will be made: Grades will be reduced by 10% for each day (or part thereof), for the first two days. If submissions are three days or more late, the work will only be assessed as a pass or fail – it will not be graded. Submissions seven days or more late should still be handed in, however they will not be assessed and will be kept as a record only.
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity.
Pick the following link for more information Academic Integrity
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