Safety in Performing Arts Environment (5 ECTS)

Objective

The student understands the importance of safe working practices as part of their professional skills in live performance and theatre technology. The student is able to identify and assess risks associated with work in live performance technology. The student knows the principal methods for risk mitigation. The student participates in maintaining a safe and sustainable working environment. The student is aware of the factors influencing ergonomic working and works ergonomically. They know the required personal protective equipment and use it when necessary. The student knows how to prevent fires in performance spaces. The student works safely in areas where there is a risk of falling. They can safely operate electrical systems, use common tools, and handle chemicals used in live performances. The student can safely operate and rig performance equipment.

Content

The content of the course consists of ten areas of occupational safety:
1. Work with respect for own safety
2. Contribute to a safe and sustainable working environment
3. Work ergonomically
4. Use personal protection equipment
5. Prevent fire in a performance environment
6. Work safely at height
7. Work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision
8. Work safely with tools
9. Work safely with chemicals
10. Fit up and rig performance equipment

Materials

ETTE student book.
https://safeonstage.metropolia.fi/toiminta/opiskelijan-kirja
https://safetypassport.eu

Teaching methods

Lectures
Virtual lectures
Assignments
Workshops

Exam schedules

No exam.

Student workload

Work required is heavily dependent on students earlier knowledge in the subject.

One credit is approximately 27 hours on students work. This course is 5 credits which means 135 hours of work in average.

Further information

The course requires at least 80% attendance. The procedure for replacing the absence is agreed with the teacher in charge of the course unit. The schedule of the course can be found in Lukkari. All parts of the course must be completed successfully. A common timetable for the implementation of the project will be drawn up. The final submission date for the tasks is 15.12.2025. The partial completions of the course are valid for one year from the start of the course. Similarly, the final submission date for any separately agreed make-up tasks is one year from the start of the course.

Partial use of AI-based tools is possible. The instructions for using AI-based tools are task-specific.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student identifies potential risks in the performing arts environment and takes them into account when working as a part of a team. The student can assess risks and knows the principal methods for mitigating risks. The student uses personal protective equipment and works ergonomically. The student works safely with electrical systems and in fall-risk zones. They take fire-safety into account in typical performance situations. The student understands safety procedures for common chemicals and tools. The student can operate and rig equipment safely.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student identifies potential risks in the performing arts environment and independently takes them into account. The student can assess risks and knows the principal methods for mitigating risks. The student uses personal protective equipment and works ergonomically. The student works safely with electrical systems and in fall-risk zones. They take fire-safety into account in typical performance situations. The student understands safety procedures for common chemicals and tools. The student can operate and rig equipment safely. The student can assess the implementation of safe working practices and maintain their own safety competence.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student identifies potential risks in the performing arts environment and considers them systematically. The student can assess risks and knows how to mitigate risks. The student uses personal protective equipment and works ergonomically. The student works safely with electrical systems and in fall-risk zones. They take fire-safety into account in typical performance situations. The student understands safety procedures for common chemicals and tools. The student can operate and rig equipment safely. The student promotes the safe working practices of the team and can develop their own safety competence.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student identifies potential risks in the performing arts environment and takes them into account when working as a part of a team. The student can assess risks and knows the principal methods for mitigating risks. The student uses personal protective equipment and works ergonomically. The student works safely with electrical systems and in fall-risk zones. They take fire-safety into account in typical performance situations. The student understands safety procedures for common chemicals and tools. The student can operate and rig equipment safely.

Assessment methods and criteria

Countinuous assessment and assignments.

Further information

The learning outcomes and contents of the course are defined according to the pan-european ETTE safety competences.

Further information

The learning outcomes and contents of the course are defined according to the pan-european ETTE safety competences.