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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.
Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for Semester 1 2020 Units. Students will be notified of all approved modifications by Unit Coordinators via email and Unit Blackboard sites. Where changes have been made, these are designed to ensure that you still meet the unit learning outcomes in the context of our adjusted teaching and learning arrangements.
In this unit students will develop skills in the management of occupational safety and health using a systems-based approach following relevant standards. 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.
Students must pass HST1152 and HST2145
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.
Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities and/or online activities including discussion boards is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | What are OHS management systems? | 20% |
| Report | Develop a proposal for improving workplace safety performance. | 40% |
| Examination | Final exam | 40% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | What are OHS management systems? | 20% |
| Report | Develop a proposal for improving workplace safety performance. | 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.
Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for this unit. All assessment changes will be published by 27 July 2020. All students are reminded to check handbook at the beginning of semester to ensure they have the correct outline.
Management systems are the foundation of how an organisation operates, and define a risk based approach towards the management threats and hazards. In this unit students will develop contemporary management systems skills and an understanding of issues in the development, implementation and improvement of an organisational OHS management system. Students will gain a detailed understanding of management systems architecture, such as described by ISO45001 (2018) – Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems. Students will use case studies from several industries including safety case regime from the oil and gas industry.
Students must pass HST1152 and HST2145
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.
Online modules, directed readings, discussion forums and online tutorial. In this unit, students will gain experience in report writing by developing a proposal for an Occupational Health and Safety Management System. They will engage in collaborative in class and online discussions to broaden both their understanding of the content and skills to develop OHS Management Systems. Lecture materials will be complimented by in class and on line live tutorials at specific times during semester. The students will have the opportunity to engage with guest speakers, industry experts or site visits.
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.
Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities and/or online activities including discussion boards is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | What are OHS management systems? | 20% |
| Report | Occupational Health and Safety Management System. | 40% |
| Case Study | Evaluate the case study material, research and present recommendations for work health and safety performance | 40% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | What are OHS management systems? | 20% |
| Report | Occupational Health and Safety Management System. | 40% |
| Case Study | Evaluate the case study material, research and present recommendations for work health and safety performance | 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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