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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.
Management systems are the foundation of how an organisation operates, and define a risk based approach towards the management of 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 ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l
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 School Progression Panel.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | What are OHS management systems? | 20% |
| Report | Occupational Health and Safety Management System | 40% |
| Case Study | Evaluate work health and safety and present recommendations | 40% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | What are OHS management systems? | 20% |
| Report | Occupational Health and Safety Management System | 40% |
| Case Study | Evaluate work health and safety and present recommendations | 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.
Management systems are the foundation of how an organisation operates, and define a risk based approach towards the management of 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, as described by AS/ISO45001 (2018) – Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems. This unit comprises capstone assessments which enable students to apply their knowledge and skills from other units in this unit's assessments.
Students must pass HST1152 and HST2145
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l
In this unit, students will gain experience in several skills which are frequently used by OHS/EH professionals, including performing a gap analysis of an organisational Management System, developing a response to gaps in the Management System and presenting a justification for improving the Management System. Students will engage in collaborative in class and online discussions to broaden both their understanding of the content and skills required to develop OHS Management Systems. Lecture materials will be complimented by in-class and online 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 School Progression Panel.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Report | Review the case study information and create a plan for the organisation to improve performance. | 25% |
| Report | Develop elements of an Occupational Health and Safety Management System. | 50% |
| Presentation | Present the recommendations for the improvement of the Occupational Health and Safety Management System. | 25% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Report | Review the case study information and create a plan for the organisation to improve performance. | 25% |
| Report | Develop elements of an Occupational Health and Safety Management System. | 50% |
| Presentation | Present the recommendations for the improvement of the Occupational Health and Safety Management System. | 25% |
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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