Course Title: Establish and maintain safe creative practice
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2020
Course Code: OHTH5960C
Course Title: Establish and maintain safe creative practice
School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5350 - Diploma of Screen and Media
Course Contact: Andrew Harrison
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4815
Course Contact Email: svdsc.mac@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Mark Langley
Paul Derons
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
In this course you will cover the skills and knowledge required to determine and respond effectively to broad and specific safety requirements in a professional practice.
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 competency, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to determine and respond effectively to broad and specific safety requirements in a professional practice.
Details of Learning Activities
In this program, structured learning occurs in the classroom and through completion of assessment. However, as an independent learner you will also be engaged in unstructured activities such as private study and practice of technical skills required in using cameras, lighting and sound equipment and editing tools . You are also expected to familiarise yourself with different aspects of the screen and media industry. This includes spending time engaged in attending films and film festivals, watching streamed content, attending industry events and exhibitions and building relationships with industry bodies such as the Screen Producers Association and the Australian Society of Cinematographers.
In-class learning activities include, but are not limited to:
- demonstrations and practical application
- peer teaching and class presentations
- group discussions
- screenings
- online research
- independent project based work
- teacher directed group activities/projects
- Industry examples and case studies
Out-of class activities include, but are not limited to:
- reading set texts
- research
- screenings
- production work
- independent project based work
Teaching Schedule
Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability resources.
Week |
Class Content |
Assessment |
1 |
Course overview and assessment requirements. Work health and safety (WHS) legislation, regulations and codes of practice relevant to industry Examples of poor WHS in industry |
Assessment 1 Unit Knowledge Questions due week 5 |
2 |
Legislative and WHS regulation WHS responsibility Work on Assessment 1 |
|
3 |
Essential WHS responsibilities Screen industry guidelines Work on Assessment 1 - consultation and feedback from Tutor |
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4 |
Hazards and associated risks WHS management and compliance Work on Assessment 1 |
Assessment 1 due next week |
5 |
Studio Class - WHS Finalise and hand in Assessment 1 |
Assessment Task 1: Unit Knowledge Questions |
6 |
Risk management and hierarchy of hazard control Legislative imperatives Codes of practice and risk control for Camera Operation - Interview Shoots |
Assessment 2 Safe Creative Practice Research due weeks 8 to 11
|
7 |
Risk Management and control measures for screen productions (Camera Operation) Safety Management System Research Report Writing |
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8 |
Prepare for Interview Production Consultation meeting with Tutor |
Assessment 2 Safe Creative Practice Research |
9 |
Monitor safe work practice - interview production, Assessment 2 Safe Creative Practice Research Consultation meeting with Tutor |
Assessment 2 Safe Creative Practice Research |
10 |
Monitor safe work practice - interview production, Assessment 2 Safe Creative Practice Research Consultation meeting with Tutor |
Assessment 2 Safe Creative Practice Research |
11 |
Monitor safe work practice - interview production, Assessment 2 Safe Creative Practice Research Consultation meeting with Tutor |
Assessment 2 Safe Creative Practice Research |
12 |
Review and feedback of safe work practice - interview production Prepare for Assessment 3 - Presentations |
Assessment 3 due weeks 13 to 15 |
13 |
Analyse safe work practice - interview production, Assessment 3 Presentations |
Assessment 3 Presentations - Class 1 |
14 |
Analyse safe work practice - interview production, Assessment 3 Presentations |
Assessment 3 Presentations - Class 2 |
15 |
Analyse safe work practice - interview production, Assessment 3 Presentations |
Assessment 3 Presentations - Class 3 |
16 |
Review of Assessment 3
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Other resources for this course are available on Canvas.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge of course content is assessed through participation in practical exercises, knowledge assessment tasks and may include practical team based projects.
Assessment Tasks
For each assessment task you will receive a detailed brief specifying requirements
To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the following assessments to a satisfactory standard.
Assessments in this course are ungraded.
You will receive feedback on all assessment tasks.
Assessment 1 - Unit Knowledge Questions - This assessment is a short-answer knowledge task designed to assess the knowledge required to determine and respond successfully to a variety of safety requirements in a professional practice. Date Due: week 5
Assessment 2 - Safe Creative Practice Research - For this task, students are required to demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to determine and respond successfully to various safety requirements in a professional practice – production shoot. Date Due: weeks 8 to 11
Assessment 3 - Safe Creative Practice Implementation and Evaluation - For this task, students are required to determine and respond successfully to various safety requirements in a professional practice for the production shoot and then present these findings to your peers. Due Date: weeks 13 to 15
Assessment Tasks 1, 2 and 3 are to be finalised by no later than end of semester 1 Week 16.
Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:
CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrated 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:
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students
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.
Information about your studies:
You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
Assessment:
Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time):
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/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.
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.
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.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit
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