i3 WORKPLACE LA01-LA06

LA 01 Workcover

1. Briefly describe ‘workplace induction’ when you start a new job.
 

An induction is where you learn about the company and the people you work for in relation to the position/job you are going to be employed. You may be shown where to have lunch, the tearoom/staffroom, other employee offices, the restrooms, and go through safety concerns and emergency procedures. You learn what the company expects from you, meet relevant co-workers, and learn the procedures and protocols for any mishaps that may occur at work. Ongoing training usually follows the initial workplace induction.

2. What is a ‘Position Description’?
 

It describes your job description, your key duties and list of skills required for the position held. It outlines your rate of pay, grade or classification and hours of work. It also outlines how you may progress and be assessed further down the track. This is usually given in writing.
 

3. Describe one of the Acts that Tasmania’s Workplace Health and Safety laws cover.
 

Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 (this applies if you suffer a work related injury or illness).
 

4. What are the 7 health and safety responsibilities at your employer’s workplace.

• A safe work environment
• Safe systems of work
• Safe plant and substances
• Information
• Training
• Supervision
• Protective equipment
 

5. Name the 5 keypoints that as a worker you have the right to.
 

• Work in a safe workplace
• Work in a safe manner
• Ask questions and raise concerns about work health and safety
• Get information, be supervised and trained
• Be involved in work health and safety.
 

6. Name 2 safety issues you can raise with your supervisor or Employee’s Safety Representative.
 

• I don’t feel safe using that equipment by myself just yet
• Using that machinery makes me feel like I might hurt others or myself.
 

7. Name 2 ways you can be injured in a workplace.
 

• By straining your back moving heavy and awkward items.
• Tripping over slippery floors.
 

8. What does the acronym S.A.F.E. stand for?
 

Spot the hazard
Assess the risk
Fix the problem
Evaluate results
 

9. Briefly describe ‘Workplace Stress’. Constant pressure put onto a person having to meet unreasonable deadlines. It is a harmful physical or emotional reaction that happens when a person’s abilities, resources or needs do not match their workplace situation.
 

10. Name 2 websites that you can get further information.
 

www.worksafe.tas.gov.au
www.workplacestandards.tas.gov.au
 

LA 02 Communication

Using appropriate language

• Tone can change meaning

• Should be calm and respectful at all times
• “Certainly Sir, I’ll change your booking right away”
 

Body language

• The eyes, lips, mouth, eyebrows, nose, forehead, chin, hands, fingers, arms, legs and feet, and sitting position can be varied to reflect the needs, motives and feelings of a person.

• Using your body can tell your customer a lot about you and your attitude.

LA 03 Square Communication

“A square is made up of four lines. All of equal lengths. Each line must touch each other at the ends. They must be straight, and once drawn, all four inside corners must all be at 90º angles.”

 

LA 04 Checklist

In case you send PDF or EPS files, you may need to send them with outlined fonts. PDF and EPS files are easier to handle. Remember to flatten your files before uploading.
 

Questions in reference to design:
 

• Do you have a tag line? If so, would you like it stated along side your logo?
• Do you have any specific imagery in mind for your logo?
• Do you have any colour preferences, or existing brand colours?
• Do you have any colours that you do not wish to use?
• What adjectives should best describe your logo?
• What feeling or message do you want your logo to convey to those who view it?
• How do you prefer your logo to be worded or written out?
• How would you like the typography to appear?
Example: script, bold, light, hand drawn, custom lettering
• Where will you logo be used?
Example: print, web…
• Where will your logo primarily be used?
If the primary usage is for the web, typically horizontal logos work best.
• What’s your preferred deadline, time frame or exact date of completion?
• Budget?
• Would you like any addition design services to be packaged with your new logo?
Example: business cards, envelops, letterheads, etc.
• What logos appeal to you and why?
Another question they can also answer with links and visual examples.
 

Questions relating to the uploading of files:
 

• What type of files will they upload?
Example jpg, jpeg, psd, tif, tiff, eps, ai or png
• What colour mode should the files be?
RGB or CMYK
• What resolution will the file be?
Example 300 dpi
• How should the bleed be set up?
• Can the front and back be uploaded in the same file?
• How should you export the PDF file correctly?
 

LA 05 Spelling
 

Instructions:
 

(B) Suffixes
 

Look at the following words and change the words that are not correct.
 

1.   aufull         awful
2.   carefull      careful
3.   abuseive    abusive
4.   scarey       scary
5.   gracefull    graceful
6.   noticeable
7.   acreage
8.   mileage
9.   tamest
10. natural
11. wideth        width
 

(C) How to make Nouns Plural
 

Look at the following and see if the words are spelled correctly. If not, place the correct spelling beside the incorrect word.
 

1.   dresess   dresses
2.   exites      exits
3.   familys    families
4.   clothes 
5.   illnesses
6.   women
7.   man
8.   sheep
10. oxen
 

(D) Apostrophes
 

Insert the apostrophes in the correct spot. Then write the words that
these represent.
 

1. its           it’s
2. cant        can’t
3. wont       won’t
4. ill            I'll
5. well         we'll
6. isn’t
7. haven’t
8. were       we're
9. they’ve

(E) Changing Nouns to Plurals 

How would you change these words into plurals?
1. dog                 dogs
2. animals
3. toys
4. books
5. puppys             puppies
6. potato              potatoes
7. baby                babies
8. child                children
9. woman            women
10. horse             horses
11. man               men
12. girl                 girls
13. mouse            mice
14. scarf               scarves
15. sheep
16. tooth              teeth
17. foot                feet
18. deer
19. dwarf             dwarves
20. cactus            cacti
21. hippopotamus hippopotamuses
22. fish
 

LA 06 Confidentiality
 

• Describe what is intellectual property?
 

“Intellectual Property (IP) is a term that describes that application of the mind to develop something new or original. IP can exist in various forms, a new invention, brand or artistic creation. There are various types of IP available.” (IP Australia, 2014).
 

• What is a confidentiality agreement?
 

A confidentiality agreement is the agreement between two parties regarding the use of confidential information.
 

• How does all this relate to Graphic Design Industry?
 

Graphic designers general IP when they create something new or original and they protect these ideas or designs by obtaining IP rights. As a designer IP is generated through inventions, brands, logos, books, films, new product designs and artistic work that is created.
 

In Graphic design, a registered design gives the owner exclusive rights to commercially use it, license it or sell it. Design registration is intended to protect design, which have an industrial or commercial use.
 

Some designers may not know about how to go about protecting their
work. Luckily, in Australia, copyright is granted automatically, which
means that you don’t need to apply for it.
 

References
 

IP Australia, (2014). What is IP? Accessed 26th March 2014 from
http://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/understanding-intellectual-property/whatis-ip/