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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.
In this unit students will develop skills in the management of occupational safety and health using a systems-based approach as detailed in the Australian and New Zealand Standards AS/NZS 4804 and AS/NZS 4801. Students will explore several industry applications of occupational safety and health management systems, for example the safety case regime in the oil and gas industry. Some common occupational safety and health issues that exist in today's work environments are examined and used as case studies to develop occupational safety and health management systems.
The off campus version of this unit is delivered fully online with all resources and materials accessed through the University Learning Management System.
Students must pass 2 units from HST1152, HST1154
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Online modules, directed readings, discussion forums and online tutorial.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Test | What are OSH management systems? | 20% |
| Report | Develop an OSH management system | 40% |
| Examination | Final exam | 40% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | What are OSH managment systems? | 20% |
| Report | Develop an OSH management system | 40% |
| Examination | Final exam | 40% |
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.
In this unit students will develop skills in the management of occupational safety and health using a systems-based approach as detailed in the Australian and New Zealand Standards AS/NZS 4804 and AS/NZS 4801. Students will explore several industry applications of occupational safety and health management systems, for example the safety case regime in the oil and gas industry. Some common occupational safety and health issues that exist in today's work environments are examined and used as case studies to develop occupational safety and health management systems.
The off campus version of this unit is delivered fully online with all resources and materials accessed through the University Learning Management System.
Students must pass 2 units from HST1152, HST1154
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Online modules, directed readings, discussion forums and online tutorial.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Test | What are OSH management systems? | 20% |
| Report | Develop an OSH management system | 40% |
| Examination | Final exam | 40% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | What are OSH managment systems? | 20% |
| Report | Develop an OSH management system | 40% |
| Examination | Final exam | 40% |
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.
HST3357|2|2