Module Details

Module Code: SAFE C3G01
Module Title: Health, Safety and Rigger Awareness
Title: Health, Safety and Rigger Awareness
Module Level:: 7
Credits:: 10
Module Coordinator: Eoin Homan
Module Author:: Yvonne Finn
Domains:  
Module Description: The aims of the subject are:
1. Health and Safety (a) To train the learners in the practice of safe manual handling and appreciation of ergonomic assessment so as to provide the students with a QQI Certificate. (b) To develop the learners’ knowledge of Hazard Identification and Risk Analysis related to the design and construction of a film set, stage production and similar situations.
2. To provide the student with awareness of the regulations and practical application of Rigging, Harness and Scaffoldings
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of Health & Safety Legislation, Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment in relation to the design, construction and maintenance of a film set, stage production and similar situations.
LO2 Have developed an awareness of identifying risks associated with Working at Height or operating Mobile Elevated Work Platforms.
LO3 Undertake Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment for a variety of design and construction activities related to the creating of a film set, stage production, etc. so as comply with the competencies required by the QQI Manual Handling and Ergonomic Certificate.
LO4 Have developed an awareness of identifying typical scaffolding installation
LO5 Have developed an awareness of types of and the erecting and dismantling of scaffolding
LO6 Explain the relevant parts of Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
1.1 Health and Safety for the Film and Theatre Sets
(a) Health and Safety Legislation, (b) Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment specific to film and theatre sets (c) roles and duties of the set/stage design, construction, management and maintenance team, (d) roles and duties of others in the greater production making team (e) roles and duties of the HSA (f) Personal health and safety
1.2 Manual Handling QQI Cert
(a) Manual handling and ergonomic assessment QQI training. Undertake self-assessment and assessment of partner for manual handling performance.
2.1 Basic Scaffolding Awareness
(a) Introduction, (b)Construction Site Safety Awareness, (c) Health and Safety Legislation, (d) Erecting/dismantling of scaffolding systems, (e) Tied Scaffold in Tubes & Fittings, (f) Propriety Systems Scaffold
2.2 Advanced Scaffolding Awareness
(a) Introduction, (b) Construction Site Safety, (c) Awareness, (d) Health and Safety Legislation,(e) Erecting/dismantling of tubing Fitting Scaffold,(f) Tied Scaffold in Tubes & Fittings, (g) Truss out Scaffolding, (h) Counter-lever Scaffold
2.3 Harness Awareness
(a) Work at height recognition, definitions & Regulations, (b) Hazard identification, collective & personal protection, (c) Safe work at height procedures (including fall factors), (d) Harness & restraint system awareness & fitting, (e) Inspection & record keeping – Harness, fall arrest lanyard, helmet, sling & connector (f) Use of fall arrest, work restraint (inertia reels, fall arrest lanyards)
2.4 Rigging Awareness
(a) Risk assessment and method statements, (b) Lifting equipment and accessories, (c) Pre-use inspections, (d) Knots and lashings, (e) Selection and use of lifting equipment (including ropes, pulleys & slings) (f) Slinging and hand signals, (g) Lifting configurations, (h) portable lifting appliances
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Project20.00%
Practical40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination40.00%

Assessments

Full Time

No Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
QQI Manual Handling and Ergonomic Certificate
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 2,4,5,6
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Practical application of rigging, harnessing and scaffolding skills.
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 40
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
No Description
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Practicals Contact Rigging, Harnessing and Scaffolding Skills Awareness 12 Weeks per Stage 4.00 48
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 4.00 48
Total Weekly Contact Hours 6.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • CODE OF PRACTICE FOR ACCESS AND WORKING SCAFFOLDS, Health and Safety Authority, 7th. [ISBN: 9781844962495].
  • SG4:15 Preventing Falls in Scaffolding Operations, National Access and Scaffolding Federation UK..
  • Bill Sapsis. (2014), Entertainment Rigging for the 21st Century, Focal Press, p.288, [ISBN: 0415702747].
  • Garavan, Thomas N.. (2002), The Irish Health and Safety Handbook, Oak Tree Press Lower. Merrion St., Dublin.
  • (2015), Production Health and Safety Guidelines, MB Media.
  • HSE. Health and safety in audio-visual production Your legal duties.
  • Actsafe Safety Association. (2020), Health and Safety for Motion Picture and Television Production.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Brooklyn College Film Department Production Safety Manual.
  • Motion Picture Safety Primer, Actsafe Safety Association.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
Discussion Note: