NG1S866 - Business and Event Safety 01 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2022 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG1S866 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Business and Event Safety | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Information and Electronics | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Electronics | ||
| Module Leader: | Philip Hughes | ||
| Module Team: | Rob Locke, Ian Williams | ||
| First Intended Intake: | MAR 2017 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100163 - electrical and electronic engineering | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2020 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2022 |
Module Aims
Through a fictional case study this module will consider the professional event production business environment including safety aspects with a focus on practical theatrical rigging equipment and procedures. The module will study management and financial practices appropriate to small business, and explore the necessity for proper safety management and procedures with regard to the current safety legislation.
Content Summary
Business Part
Introduction to business, financial and general administration management for small business using lighting and event examples. Sources of funding. Legal obligations - market analysis, sales, competition - start up assistance.
Self employment - taxation, insurance, contracts and payment. the self employed business plan - financial planning, cash flow, accountancy and book keeping.
Practical business operation: quoting, invoicing and collecting payment.
Safety Part
Principles of Safety and primary requirements for health, safety and welfare in the workplace with particular consideration of event safety.
Safety Legislative Systems/ Enforcement
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Health and Safety Management Regulations 1999
Safety and safe methods of working including, definitions of risk and hazard, risk assessment, and safety procedures, records and audit
Application specific safety issues supported by statutory and advisory documents from HSE; Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 - BS7671.
Also including other application relevant primary/secondary legislation which may include PUWER, LOLER. CoSHH, safety in the work place, fall arrest and prevention, protective clothing, working at height etc
Rigging Part
Introduction to rigging equipment and terminology used within the live event industry.
The safe and appropriate use of access equipment including ladders, towers etc
The use of manual equipment including preparation, methods of attachment.
Rigging methods.
Safe working loads of rigging accessories and their compatibility. Calculation of loads and forces
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 36 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 12 |
| Independent Study | 72 |
| Directed Study | 80 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate an understanding of business and finance as applied to a small business, together with a knowledge of the organisation of an appropriate safe business environment |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Set Exercise - Time Constrained (EX) | Classroom Test Time Constrained (EX) 1 | Business Capability | 90 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Essay (CW) 1 | JSJ | 0 | 1000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | |||
| Classroom Test Time Constrained (EX) 1 | ✔ | ||
| Essay (CW) 1 | ✔ | ||