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OHSE6070

Management for Occupational Health and Safety

10 Units 6000 Level Course

Available in 2012

WebLearn GradSchoolSemester 1

Previously offered in 2013, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

This course examines six key areas associated with effective OHS management. These areas are: disaster/ emergency planning and preparedness; employment relations; theories & systems of management & organisational behaviour; OHS training & competencies;contemporary OHS priorities; measuring OHS performance.

Objectives
By the end of the course students will be able to:
(i) Identify and evaluate the impacts of various types of disasters and emergencies as they apply to workplaces and the wider community;
(ii) Understand the need for emergency preparedness contingencies and associated regulatory obligations;
(iii) Identify and evaluate the impacts of Employment Relations systems in the context of OHS;
(iv) Understand a broad range of management theories and viewpoints;
(v) Understand the influence of the political, social, regulatory and business environment in which the organisation operates has on the type and effectiveness of the OHS management system adopted;
(vi) Understand the management issues and legislative obligations associated with OHS training and competencies;
(vii) Be familiar with a broad range of contemporary national and international OHS issues and priorities;
(viii) Explain the influence of performance measures on improving OHS outcomes.
Content
This course has four modules, as follows:
1. Disaster & Emergency Planning
2. Employment Relations
3. OHS Management Theory, Organisational Behaviour and Training
4. Contemporary OHS Priorities and Measuring OHS performance
Replacing Course(s)
n/a
Transition
n/a
Industrial Experience
0
Assumed Knowledge
Nil
Modes of Delivery
Distance Learning : IT Based
Distance Learning : Paper Based
External Mode
Teaching Methods
Email Discussion Group
Problem Based Learning
Self Directed Learning
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments
Assignment 1
Essays / Written Assignments
Assignment 2
Examination: Formal
Examination
Group/tutorial participation and contribution
Online group discussion is an assessable component of the course and students are required to contribute to this online discussion.
Contact Hours
Self Directed Learning: for 7 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Email Discussion Group: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Timetables