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Industry Placement OHS (OHSS7102)

Study period
Sem 1 2025
Location
St Lucia
Attendance mode
In Person

Course overview

Study period
Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025)
Study level
Postgraduate Coursework
Location
St Lucia
Attendance mode
In Person
Units
4
Administrative campus
St Lucia
Coordinating unit
The Environment School

This industry placement course will be taken in the final year of the Master of Occupational Health and Safety Science and the Master of Occupational Hygiene/Master of Occupational Health and Safety (MOH/MOHSSc). This course will provide real industry experience in an approved workplace.

Students will be expected to be present in the workplace during normal working hours and undertake OHS related work as agreed between the workplace supervisor and the placement coordinator. Over the duration of the placement it is anticipated that the student will be exposed to a range of OHS professional competencies and will reflect upon these in a work journal.

For more information about enrolling in this course, visit science.uq.edu.au/placements.

Final year MOH/MOHSSc students will be required to undertake 240 hours within a nominated workplace, under the guidance of both a host workplace supervisor and the course coordinator. This work integrated learning experience provides an opportunity for students to apply the OHS knowledge, skills and capabilities gained during their university studies within the workplace.

Course requirements

Prerequisites

You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:

OHSS7001, OHSS7002, OHSS7005

Incompatible

You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:

OHSS4012

Restrictions

Restricted to MOHSSc and dual MOH/MOHSSc students with permission to enrol. See course description for further information.

Course staff

Course coordinator

Timetable

Additional timetable information

This course involves 240 hours of OHS industry work at a host organisation which equates to two days per week for 15ᅠweeks (24 February 2025 to 6 June 2025).

Aims and outcomes

This course aims to provide students with an opportunity to integrate theoretical knowledge and skills by undertaking an industry placement with an approved host organisation.

Learning outcomes

After successfully completing this course you should be able to:

LO1.

Integrate and apply OHS knowledge within a work environment.

LO2.

Acquire high level skills that will enhance the application of existing knowledge.

LO3.

Plan strategies to address and solve complex OHS issues and associated change management.

LO4.

Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with both workers, management, and other relevant stakeholders.

LO5.

Develop a high level of competence in the application of OHS and related skills and practice.

LO6.

Apply knowledge of ethics to OHS professional practice.

LO7.

Appraise your own performance by reflective practice in order to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Assessment

Assessment summary

Category Assessment task Weight Due date
Placement Learning Contract Pass/Fail

10/03/2025 5:00 pm

Placement OHS Tasks
Pass/Fail

OHS Task 1: 17/03/2025 5:00 pm

OHS Task 2: 31/03/2025 5:00 pm

OHS Task 3: 14/04/2025 5:00 pm

OHS Task 4: 28/04/2025 5:00 pm

OHS Task 5: 12/05/2025 5:00 pm

OHS Task 6: 26/05/2025 5:00 pm

Placement, Reflection Ethical Practice in OHS
Pass/Fail

6/06/2025 5:00 pm

Placement Supervisor's Report

6/06/2025 5:00 pm

Assessment details

Learning Contract

Mode
Written
Category
Placement
Weight
Pass/Fail
Due date

10/03/2025 5:00 pm

Learning outcomes
L03, L07

Task description

Students are to develop a learning contract in consultation with their supervisor that outlines the six OHS tasks that the student will undertake during the placement. 




Submission guidelines

Online submission by Turnitin only by the due date. No hard copy or assignment cover sheets required.

Deferral or extension

You may be able to apply for an extension.

The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.

See the Additional assessment information section further below for information relating to extension and deferral applications

Late submission

This assessment is graded on a pass/fail basis, and there is no system for applying "mark" penalties. If the assessment item is not submitted by the submission due date outlined in the course profile, it will be considered a non-submission, resulting in a "fail". 

OHS Tasks

Mode
Written
Category
Placement
Weight
Pass/Fail
Due date

OHS Task 1: 17/03/2025 5:00 pm

OHS Task 2: 31/03/2025 5:00 pm

OHS Task 3: 14/04/2025 5:00 pm

OHS Task 4: 28/04/2025 5:00 pm

OHS Task 5: 12/05/2025 5:00 pm

OHS Task 6: 26/05/2025 5:00 pm

Other conditions
Student specific.

See the conditions definitions

Learning outcomes
L01, L02, L03, L04, L05

Task description

Students are required to undertake a range of OHS tasks that demonstrate their ability to apply OHS theoretical knowledge and technical/non-technical skills in practice. During the 240 hour placement students are to complete OHS tasks and submit six (6) of these tasks during the semester. For each task, students are required to complete the OHS Task Form and upload supporting evidence to Turnitin.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Translation (MT) are emerging tools that may support students in completing this assessment task. Students may appropriately use AI and/or MT in completing this assessment task (subject to host supervisors' approval). Students must clearly reference any use of AI or MT in each instance.

A failure to reference generative AI or MT use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.

Submission guidelines

Online submission by Turnitin only by the due date. No hard copy or assignment cover sheets required.

Deferral or extension

You may be able to apply for an extension.

The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.

See the Additional assessment information section further below for information relating to extension and deferral applications

Late submission

This assessment is graded on a pass/fail basis, and there is no system for applying "mark" penalties. If the assessment item is not submitted by the submission due date outlined in the course profile, it will be considered a non-submission, resulting in a "fail". 

Ethical Practice in OHS

Mode
Written
Category
Placement, Reflection
Weight
Pass/Fail
Due date

6/06/2025 5:00 pm

Other conditions
Student specific.

See the conditions definitions

Learning outcomes
L06, L07

Task description

Students are required to choose four (4) values from the Australian Institute of Health and Safety and write a reflection on how they applied each of the four values into professional practice and any potential challenges faced in their application during the OHS Industry placement.

This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.

Submission guidelines

Online submission by Turnitin only by the due date. No hard copy or assignment cover sheets required.

Deferral or extension

You may be able to apply for an extension.

The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.

See the Additional assessment information section further below for information relating to extension and deferral applications

Late submission

This assessment is graded on a pass/fail basis, and there is no system for applying "mark" penalties. If the assessment item is not submitted by the submission due date outlined in the course profile, it will be considered a non-submission, resulting in a "fail". 

Supervisor's Report

Mode
Written
Category
Placement
Due date

6/06/2025 5:00 pm

Other conditions
Student specific.

See the conditions definitions

Learning outcomes
L04, L07

Task description

The student's general work practices will be assessed by the host supervisor. See checklist in the assessment section in the course Blackboard.

Submission guidelines

The host supervisor will forward supervisors report to the course coordinator.

Deferral or extension

You may be able to apply for an extension.

The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.

See the Additional assessment information section further below for information relating to extension and deferral applications

Course grading

Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.

Pass/Fails Description
P

Course grade description: To pass this course, a student must obtain a pass for each of the seven pass/fail items.

F

Course grade description: A student who does not obtain a pass on each of the seven pass/fail items will be awarded a fail.

Supplementary assessment

Supplementary assessment is available for this course.

Should you fail a course with a non-graded ‘N’, 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 NSP, you must obtain a mark of 50% or more on the supplementary assessment.

Additional assessment information

Assessment Submission

It is the responsibility of the student to ensure the on time, correct and complete submission of all assessment items.

Please ensure you receive and save the submission confirmation for all submitted items, you may be asked to produce this as evidence of your submission.

Applications for Extensions to Assessment Due Dates

Extension requests are submitted online via my.UQ – applying for an extension. Extension requests received in any other way will not be approved. Additional details associated with extension requests, including acceptable and unacceptable reasons, may be found at my.UQ.

Please note:

  • Requests for an extension to an assessment due date must be submitted through your my.UQ portal and you must provide documentation of your circumstances, as soon as it becomes evident that an extension is needed. Your application must be submitted on or before the assessment item's due date and time.
  • Applications for extension can take time to be processed so you should continue to work on your assessment item while awaiting a decision. We recommend that you submit any completed work by the due date, and this will be marked if your application is not approved. Should your application be approved, then you will be able to resubmit by the agreed revised due date.
  • If an extension is approved, you will be notified via your my.UQ portal and the new date and time for submission provided. It is important that you check the revised date as it may differ from the date that you requested.
  • If the basis of the application is a medical condition, applications should be accompanied by a medical certificate dated prior to the assignment due date. 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 written statement (Word document) outlining why you cannot provide the documentation. You must then upload the documentation to the portal within 24 hours.
  • If an extension is being sought on the basis of exceptional circumstances, it must be accompanied by supporting documentation (eg. Statutory declaration).
  • For extensions based on a SAP you may be granted a maximum of 7 days (if no earlier maximum timeframe applies). See the Extension or Deferral availability section of each assessment for timeframes. Your SAP is all that is required as documentation to support your application. However, additional extension requests for the assessment item will require the submission of additional supporting documentation e.g., a medical certificate. All extension requests must be received by the assessment due date and time.
  • An extension for an assessment item due within the teaching period in which the course is offered, must not exceed four weeks in total. If you are incapacitated for a period exceeding four weeks of the teaching period, you are advised to apply for Removal of Course.
  • If you have been ill or unable to attend class for more than 4 weeks, you are advised to carefully consider whether you are capable of successfully completing your courses this semester. You might be eligible to withdraw without academic penalty - seek advice from the Faculty that administers your program.
  • Students may be asked to submit evidence of work completed to date. Lack of adequate progress on your assessment item may result in an extension being denied.
  • There are no provisions for exemption from an assessment item within UQ rules. If you are unable to submit an assessment piece then, under special circumstances, you may be granted an exemption, but may be required to submit alternative assessment to ensure all learning outcomes are met.

Turnitin

All written assessment must be submitted via the appropriate Turnitin submission portal, which can be found within the Blackboard site. You are responsible for ensuring that your submission is complete. It is wise to re-enter the Turnitin portal and confirm that your submission is there and that it has not been altered during the submission process.

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”.

In the case of a Blackboard outage, please contact the Course Coordinator as soon as possible to confirm the outage with ITS.

Assessment/Attendance

Please notify your Course Coordinator as soon as you become aware of any issue that may affect your ability to meet the assessment/attendance requirements of the course. The my.UQ website and the Course Profile for your course also provide information about your course requirements, the rules associated with your courses and services offered by the University.

A note for repeating students in this course

Any student who enrols in a course must not be given exemption or partial credit from their previous attempt(s) for any individual piece of assessment. Instead, the student must successfully complete all of the learning activities and assessment items within the study period of enrolment (PPL Assessment - Procedures).

If the same assessment item is set from one year to the next, repeating students are allowed to submit the same work they submitted in previous attempts at the course. Where possible SENV recommends that you use the feedback you received in your last attempt to improve parts of the item where you lost marks. Resubmission of an altered or unaltered assessment item by a repeating student (where the same assessment has been set) will not be considered as self-plagiarism.

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

Library resources are available 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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Workshop

UQ Orientation to industry placements

This session will cover the course requirements and assessments.

Learning outcomes: L07

Not scheduled
Practical

OHS Activity

Students spend weeks 2-15 completing OHS tasks as outlined in their learning contract.

Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06

Multiple weeks

From Week 1 To Revision week
(24 Feb - 08 Jun)

Practical

Host Organisation Orientation

Students will spend Week 1 orientating themselves to their host workplace, including the undertaking of compulsory induction programs and developing a learning contract.

Learning outcomes: L01, L03, L04

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:

Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.