Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- The Environment School
This course has been designed to consolidate students knowledge of OHS risk management principles and practices and introduce them to the broader application of risk management across all aspects of organisational risk. Students will obtain a comprehensive understanding of the risk management process as outlined in AS/NZS ISO 31000. Additionally they will develop advanced skills in the application of the various tools and techniques that may be used to communicate, consult, establish the context, identify, analyse, evaluate and treat organisational risks.
Risk management has become a major focus for industry and government.ﾠIn the field of occupational health and safety, risk management has been identified as one of the key mechanisms through which employers may meet their duties under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
This course has been designed to provide an overview of the strategic risk management process and a more detailed application in the field of occupational health and safety.
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Course requirements
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
OHSS7006
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Dr Bill Danaher
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
This course is delivered over three intensive weekend sessions. Check your online timetable regularly.
Aims and outcomes
This Course aims to provide students with the knowledge necessary to apply risk management principles in the occupational health and safety environment and will introduce them to the strategic application of risk management.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Demonstrate an understanding of the development of risk management as a tool for both strategic management and occupational health and safety.
LO2.
Use a range of the available methods for hazard identification and risk assessment in the workplace.
LO3.
Demonstrate an understanding of the strengths and limitations of various risk assessment tools.
LO4.
Select and apply various industry systems and standards for risk management.
LO5.
Identify and demonstrate an understanding of the various elements which constitute a risk management plan for an organisation.
LO6.
Effectively communicate the outcomes of the risk management process.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examination |
Mid Semester Exam
|
25% |
14/09/2024 10:00 am |
| Tutorial/ Problem Set |
Safety Risk Assessment Review
|
35% |
5/10/2024 10:30 am |
| Examination |
End of Semester Exam
|
40% |
End of Semester Exam Period 2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024 |
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
Mid Semester Exam
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 25%
- Due date
14/09/2024 10:00 am
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L03, L06
Task description
A one-hour closed book exam addressing content delivering during the first contact weekend (10th and 11th August).
Exam details
| Planning time | no planning time minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Calculator options | No calculators permitted |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Exam platform | Paper based |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Safety Risk Assessment Review
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Tutorial/ Problem Set
- Weight
- 35%
- Due date
5/10/2024 10:30 am
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06
Task description
In this 90 min in-class tutorial exercise (5th October at 9am) students will be required to demonstrate an understanding of risk assessment methods and how these can be integrated into an organisational risk management plan.
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
End of Semester Exam
- Hurdle
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 40%
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
- Learning outcomes
- L02
Task description
Students will undertake a 90 minute end of semester exam addressing all content delivered in the course, including quantitative risk assessment techniques (ie fault tree, event tree, Boolean algebra etc)
Hurdle requirements
Must receive a minimum of 40% in this assessment item.Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Calculator options | (In person) Casio FX82 series or UQ approved , labelled calculator only |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Exam platform | Paper based |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
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% |
| 5 (Credit) |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The minimum percentage required for this grade is: 65% |
| 6 (Distinction) |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The minimum percentage required for this grade is: 75% |
| 7 (High Distinction) |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The minimum percentage required for this grade is: 85% |
Additional course grading information
In addition to achieving at least 50% overall in this course, students must also obtain at least 40% of the available marks for the EOS Exam
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.
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.
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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 3 (05 Aug - 11 Aug) |
Workshop |
Introduction to Risk Management A series of modules will be presented over two days covering: Risk management process, ISO31000, project risk management, managing safety-related risk, determining the level of risk, HAZOP and Bowtie Analysis. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L05 |
Week 8 (09 Sep - 15 Sep) |
Workshop |
Risk Analysis A series of modules will be presented over two days focused on building knowledge and skills in a range of quantitative risk analysis techniques including: FMECA, Consequence modelling, Fault Tree Analysis, Reliability Analysis and Event Tree Analysis. Students will apply these techniques to a range of case study examples. Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L04 |
Week 10 (30 Sep - 06 Oct) |
Workshop |
Risk Evaluation, Communication and Treatment A series of modules will be presented covering: Risk evaluation, Decision Trees, Risk treatment, Human factors and risk perception. Learning outcomes: L01, L05, L06 |
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.