Module Name: OHS for the artist

Module No : 5481P

Module Purpose:

The purpose of this module is to provide intending artists or Visual Arts
workers with the knowledge, skills and attitude required to identify, assess and
control chemical, physical, psychological and biological hazards in the
art-working environment or studio situation. On successful completion of this
module the student should be able to:

1. Explain the significance and historical framework of Occupational Health
and Safety for the artist or art-worker.

2. Identify, assess and adopt control strategies for psychological and
biological hazards.

3. Explain the conceptual framework for Occupational Health and Safety
legislation.

4. Describe appropriate strategies for the management of workplace hazards for
the artist or art-worker.

5. Apply principles involved in the creation and maintenance of a safe working
environment to the solution of specific problems.


Module Assessment:

The assessment for this unit/ module is ungraded and recorded as PASS (UNGRADED)
/ FAIL. No marks are recorded centrally.

Your results will be reported as PASS (UNGRADED) /FAIL.

Because the assessment is ungraded it is not possible to obtain a graded result
such as a distinction or a credit for this unit/ module.

All assessment events used to determine your result will be locally set and
locally marked.
(Grade Code 66)

In addition to an overall pass, you must pass each assessment event where there
is a "yes" in the "must pass" column.
Outcomes Must
Assessment Component Assessment Event Name /Timing Pass
CLASS P/F - NO MARK CASE STUDY 1 - 4 YES
RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT 1 - 5 YES
CHECKLIST 1 - 4 YES

Assessment Events - Additional Information


Event Name :CASE STUDY
SCOPE

2 Case Studies


PASS CRITERIA

Document one historical and one contemporary case study of environmental
workplace problems.
Accuracy of information.
Evidence of research.

Event Name :RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT
SCOPE

Produce a report which demonstrates evidence of research and proposed solutions
to an identified health and safety problem in the learner's workplace, in a
visual form or in the form of a written essay or submission of a plan and
written specifications for the design/redesign of a studio/workshop. Teacher
student negotiated.
Include lists of authorities, Act(s), individuals or groups involved with the
legal aspects of Occupational Health and Safety for Artists and art-workers.

PASS CRITERIA

Accuracy of information
Validity of appropriate solutions
Presentation


Event Name :CHECKLIST
SCOPE

Complete all parts of a checklist provided by the teacher

PASS CRITERIA

All parts to be completed accurately

Additional Assessment Information:

MODULE COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS

Students must complete all assessment events.

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

The NSW OHS Act 2000 and the NSW OHS Regulation 2001 require that both teachers
and students take reasonable steps to control and, as much as possible,
eliminate risks in the classroom, workshop or workplace.

Your teacher will discuss with you the Occupational Health and Safety
requirements and issues relevant to this module.

Your teacher will discuss with you these OHS strategies:
· Identify and reporting hazards in the classroom, workshop, or workplace
· Devise measures to control or eliminate hazards and risks
· Observe correct and acceptable procedures when handling equipment and
material

More About Assessment:

For information about assessment in TAFE please see "Every Student's Guide to

Assessment in TAFE NSW" which is available on the TAFE internet site at:
http://www.tafensw.edu.au/courses/about/assessment_guide.htm