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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
On a national and international level occupational safety and health is informed by a variety of governing bodies and legislative frameworks. In this unit students are introduced to occupational safety and health legislation from a state, federal and international perspective. Students' will develop the skills to electronically research occupational safety and health legislation, critically evaluate the legislation and apply various occupational safety and health legal requirements to many different work environments. In this unit students will also be introduced to the concept of best practice to achieve a safe and healthy workplace.
This unit is delivered online and as a consequence students wishing to enrol will need to have internet access.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Lectures, seminars, e-learning activities and support.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Report | Local, National & Global OSH Timeline | 30% |
| Essay | Compliance with OSH Law | 40% |
| Examination | End of semester examination | 30% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Report | Local, National & Global OSH Timeline | 30% |
| Essay | Compliance with OSH Law | 40% |
| Examination | End of semester examination | 30% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
On a national and international level, occupational safety and health is informed by a variety of governing bodies and legislative frameworks. In this unit, students are introduced to occupational safety and health legislation from a state, federal and international perspective. Students will develop the skills to electronically research occupational safety and health legislation, critically evaluate the legislation, and apply various occupational safety and health legal requirements to many different work environments. Students will also be introduced to the concepts of best practice, reasonably practicable and due diligence in achieving a safe and healthy workplace.
This unit is also delivered online and as a consequence students wishing to enrol will need to have internet access.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Lectures, tutorials, online seminars and support.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | History of OHS Timeline | 20% |
| Report | Workplace Inspection Report | 30% |
| Examination | End of semester examination | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | History of OHS Timeline | 20% |
| Report | Workplace Inspection Report | 30% |
| Examination | End of semester examination | 50% |
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For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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