Course coordinator
Dr Cassie Madigan
I am available for appointments Mon, Tues, Fri.
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- The Environment School
This course will introduce students to the central legal concepts and principles in occupational health and safety, including the history and development of OH&S legislation, the relationship between OH&S law and industrial law, and the relationship between OH&S legislation and common law.
LAWS7024ﾠwill introduce students to the central legal concepts and principles in occupational health and safety, including the Workplace Health and Safety Act, Regulations and Codes of Practice. Studentsﾠwill also apply these legal concepts and principles in a Moot Court Exercise.
Course requirements
Assumed background
There is no presumed background for LAWS7024.
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
LAWS2800
Restrictions
Course is not recommended for students with legal qualifications.
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Ms Lisa Willson
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
This course will be conducted over two intensive weekend sessions:
- Saturday 3ﾠAugust (9.00 am to 4.00ﾠpm)
- Sunday 4ﾠAugust (9.00 am to 4.00ﾠpm)
- Saturday 7ﾠSeptember (9.00 am to 4.00ﾠpm)
- Sunday 8 September (9.00 am to 4.00 pm)
Aims and outcomes
Course Aims
This course aims to explore the concepts and principles underlying current Australian Workplace Health and Safety legislation. An understanding of these principles underpins the provision of OHS advice and OHS decision making in organisations.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of Workplace Health and Safety laws that impact on the management of OHS.
LO2.
Demonstrate an understanding of how other Laws impact on the management of OHS.
LO3.
Identify and apply relevant Laws to the management of OHS.
LO4.
Demonstrate an understanding of legal principles and processes in the context of OHS.
LO5.
Ability to communicate legal requirements to relevant stakeholders and to identify when to seek professional legal advice.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tutorial/ Problem Set |
Case Study Assignment
|
30% |
26/08/2024 5:00 pm |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation | Moot Court Plan | 20% |
8/09/2024 9:00 am |
| Role play/ Simulation |
Moot Court Role Play
|
20% |
8/09/2024 |
| Reflection | Moot Court Case Review | 30% |
4/10/2024 |
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.
Assessment details
Case Study Assignment
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Tutorial/ Problem Set
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
26/08/2024 5:00 pm
Task description
Students will be presented with a Case Study based on the in-class activities from August 5th and August 6th. Students will be required to answer 4 questions based on the Case Study provided.
Hurdle requirements
ASSESSMENT HURDLE: In addition to achieving at least 49.5% overall in this course, students must also obtain a mark of at least 45% in the case study assessment in order to pass this course.Submission guidelines
Case study is to be submitted via Turnitin.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Moot Court Plan
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
8/09/2024 9:00 am
Task description
The Moot Court exercise involves a detailed hypothetical OHS legal case. Students will be allocated specific tasks relating to the hypothetical OHS legal case. Students are to research their allocated tasks and develop a written plan.
Submission guidelines
Moot court plan to be submitted via Turnitin.
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
Moot Court Role Play
- Identity Verified
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Role play/ Simulation
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
8/09/2024
Task description
The Moot Court involves a detailed hypothetical OHS legal case. In a simulated courtroom, students will participate in role play and deliver an oral presentation based on their allocated task/s for the Moot Court Exercise.
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
Moot Court Case Review
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Reflection
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
4/10/2024
Task description
Students will provide a written case review for the Moot Court Exercise.
Submission guidelines
Moot court case review to be submitted via Turnitin.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The minimum percentage required for this grade is: 0% |
| 2 (Fail) |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The minimum percentage required for this grade is: 30% |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: The minimum percentage required for this grade is: 45% |
| 4 (Pass) |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The minimum percentage required for this grade is: 50% ASSESSMENT HURDLE: In addition to achieving at least 50% overall in this course, students must also obtain a mark of at least 45% in the case study assessment in order to pass this course. |
| 5 (Credit) |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The minimum percentage required for this grade is: 65% ASSESSMENT HURDLE: In addition to achieving at least 50% overall in this course, students must also obtain a mark of at least 45% in the case study assessment in order to pass this course. |
| 6 (Distinction) |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The minimum percentage required for this grade is: 75% ASSESSMENT HURDLE: In addition to achieving at least 50% overall in this course, students must also obtain a mark of at least 45% in the case study assessment in order to pass this course. |
| 7 (High Distinction) |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The minimum percentage required for this grade is: 85% ASSESSMENT HURDLE: In addition to achieving at least 50% overall in this course, students must also obtain a mark of at least 45% in the case study assessment in order to pass this course. |
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Supplementary assessment is available
Courses graded 1-7
Should you fail a course with a grade of 3, you may be eligible for supplementary assessment. Refer to my.UQ for information on supplementary assessment and how to apply.
Supplementary assessment provides an additional opportunity to demonstrate you have achieved all the required learning outcomes for a course.
If you apply and are granted supplementary assessment, the type of supplementary assessment set will consider which learning outcome(s) have not been met.
Supplementary assessment can take any form (such as a written report, oral presentation, examination or other appropriate assessment) and may test specific learning outcomes tailored to the individual student, or all learning outcomes.
To receive a passing grade of 3S4, you must obtain a mark of 50% or more on the supplementary assessment.
Additional assessment information
Applications for Extensions
Information on applying for an extension can be found here - my.UQ Applying for an extension
Extension applications must be received by the assessment due date and time.
If you are unable to provide documentation to support your application by the due date and time you must still submit your application on time and attach a Word document outlining why you cannot provide the documentation and upload the documentation to the portal within 24 hours.
Please note: While your extension request is being considered, you should work towards completing and submitting your assessment as soon as possible.
If you have been ill or unable to attend class for more than 4 weeks in a semester, we advise you to carefully consider whether you are capable of successfully completing your courses. You might need to consider applying for removal of course. We strongly recommend you seek advice from the Faculty that administers your program.
Extensions with Student Access Plans (SAP)
For extensions up to 7 days, your SAP is all that is required as documentation to support your application. However, extension requests longer than 7 days (for any one assessment item) will require the submission of additional supporting documentation e.g., a medical certificate. A maximum of two applications may be submitted for any one assessment item, unless exceptional circumstances can be demonstrated. All extension requests must be received by the assessment due date and time.
All assignments are now to be electronically submitted via Blackboard. The instructions for submission are in the Online Submission Folder in your course Blackboard site. The online submission is in addition to any other submission requirements that appear in this ECP.
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Artificial Intelligence Use (AI)
The assessment tasks in this course evaluate students’ abilities, skills, and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
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Turnitin
By submitting work through Turnitin you are deemed to have accepted the following declaration “I certify that this assignment is my own work and has not been submitted, either previously or concurrently, in whole or in part, to this University or any other educational institution, for marking or assessment”.
All students must ensure they receive their Turnitin receipt on submission of any assessments. A valid Turnitin receipt will be the only evidence accepted if assessments are missing. Without evidence, the assessment will receive the standard late penalty, or after five days, will receive zero.
In the case of a Blackboard outage, please contact the Course Coordinator as soon as possible to confirm the outage with ITS.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Week 2 (29 Jul - 04 Aug) |
Workshop |
Introduction to OHS Law and OHS Duties These workshops will cover an introduction to OHS law in Australia and OHS duties and responsibilities; discharging OHS duties and risk management; and workers' compensation. |
Week 7 (02 Sep - 08 Sep) |
Workshop |
Preparation for Moot Court Exercise and Moot Court These workshops will firstly prepare students for the Moot Court exercise which involves a detailed hypothetical OHS legal case. Students will be provided with the facts of the case, relevant materials and important concepts will be discussed. Students will be allocated a task and required to research the issues related to their allocated task. This preparation will be applied to the Moot Court which involves student oral presentations (role plays) in a simulated court and a debrief of the exercise. |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.