OHSE6070
Management for Occupational Health and Safety
10 Units
Available in 2012
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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.
ObjectivesBy 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. | ||||
ContentThis 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 | ||||
Transitionn/a | ||||
Industrial Experience0 | ||||
Assumed KnowledgeNil | ||||
Modes of DeliveryDistance Learning : IT Based Distance Learning : Paper Based External Mode | ||||
Teaching MethodsEmail Discussion Group Problem Based Learning Self Directed Learning | ||||
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Contact HoursSelf Directed Learning: for 7 hour(s) per Week for Full Term Email Discussion Group: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term | ||||
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