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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 develop knowledge and skills in injury management, workers' compensation and workplace health promotion practices using Australian and international case studies. Students explore the legal requirements of injury management from a local and national perspective and explore evidence-based strategies for the purpose of achieving an efficient and successful return to work.
Unit was previously coded OHS5110
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students complete a range of self-paced learning activities and readings to gain an understanding of the content, investigate real-world case studies and review actual Workers’ Compensation documents. Learning is well supported by interactive videos and online tutorials. Collaborative engagement between students is critical to the learning methods in this unit, as students apply problem-solving and case analysis abilities to explore the content in more depth. Students are assessed on their ability to investigate the Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management System of a small business and demonstrate broad knowledge of return-to-work processes.
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 | Managing an injured worker’s return to work | 50% |
| Presentation | Video- Injury management system in a workplace | 50% |
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.
OHS6110|3|1
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 develop knowledge and skills in injury management, workers' compensation and workplace health promotion practices using Australian and international case studies. Students explore the legal requirements of injury management from a local and national perspective and explore evidence-based strategies for the purpose of achieving an efficient and successful return to work.
Unit was previously coded OHS5110
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students complete a range of self-paced learning activities and readings to gain an understanding of the content, investigate real-world case studies and review actual Workers’ Compensation documents. Learning is well supported by interactive videos and online tutorials. Collaborative engagement between students is critical to the learning methods in this unit, as students apply problem-solving and case analysis abilities to explore the content in more depth. Students are assessed on their ability to investigate the Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management System of a small business and demonstrate broad knowledge of return-to-work processes.
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 | Managing an injured worker’s return to work | 50% |
| Presentation | Video- Injury management system in a workplace | 50% |
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.
OHS6110|3|2