PUN016 Risk Assessment
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| Unit code: | PUN016 |
|---|---|
| Antirequisite(s): | PUN008 and PUN467 |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
| Availabilities |
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| CSP student contribution | $1,118 |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $2,976 |
| International unit fee | $4,236 |
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2024, Kelvin Grove, Internal
| Unit code: | PUN016 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Coordinator: | Leisa-Maree Toms | leisamaree.toms@qut.edu.au |
Overview
Environmental health, OHS and environmental management professionals are required to plan, conduct, oversee and/or evaluate risk assessments as part of their work. It is becoming increasingly important for organisations to undertake risk assessments to meet compliance obligations and to work towards longer term health, safety and environmental sustainability goals. This unit explores a range of risk assessment methods available for the assessment of occupational safety, occupational health, environmental management and environmental health risks.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Appraise and apply Environmental Health and/or Occupational Health and Safety risk assessment methods
- Evaluate sources of hazard and risk information on the likelihood and consequences of exposure
- Critique the various risk assessment methods to determine the strengths and limitations
- Determine and implement effective risk assessment strategies
- Communicate risk using language, writing styles and digital capabilities specific to professional practice and diverse audiences.
Content
Topics covered in this unit include: risk assessment frameworks, environmental health risk assessment (issues identification, hazard identification, dose-response assessment, toxicology, exposure assessment, risk characterisation); occupational health risk assessment, process safety risk assessment and ethics. In addition, the role of effective risk communication and consultation to promote a safe environment/culture will be examined.
You will gain a working knowledge of a range of risk assessment methods. The unit will include techniques for the selection of appropriate risk assessment methods and qualitative and quantitative risk assessments in a range of contexts.
Learning Approaches
To maximise your engagement with the learning materials in this unit, a combination of face to face (for internal students) lecture and regular Canvas Collaborate and asynchronous activities will enhance interactivity. Lectures and Canvas Collaborate sessions will be recorded to enable flexibility in the location, time and mode of study, with respect to work and life commitments. This Unit is available in both online and internal modes and all taught sessions are recorded for asynchronous access.
Students are expected to undertake self-directed learning and should pace their studies in line with the schedule provided on the online platform. Links to a range of readings/resources that expand on the material in the study modules will be provided.
Active participation and discussion in the taught sessions is strongly encouraged to allow for the exchange of ideas between staff and students and to expand upon the theory and knowledge undertaken within the study modules. Diverse interpretations and perspectives in informing risk assessment are discussed.
Students have access to various resources, including the Student Success Group and Library. Class and individual consultations with the unit coordinator and formative and summative feedback during the course and on the assessments are offered to support learning.
The unit embeds opportunities to demonstrate and improve industry relevant digital capabilities, including locating relevant literature and navigating data bases; sourcing, collating and critically analysing scholarly research related to EH; communicating with peers, colleagues, community members and senior managers through digital platforms; negotiating with internal systems to access, upload and download materials, etc.
Students will need to allocate on average 10 hours per week to successfully meet the learning outcomes in this Unit.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Feedback will be provided to students on written assignments and there will be regular discussion sessions held on Online Collaborate sessions. Teaching staff will be available to answer questions and assist students achieve their learning outcomes. The assignments are based on real world scenarios that capture diverse perspectives for inclusion and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives to make sense of challenges and complexities involved in applying risk assessment models.
Assessment
Overview
Each assessment item is designed to assess your application of the knowledge and skills stated in the unit learning outcomes. The unit consists of two assessment items. The first assessment is a Report and applying risk assessment methods to investigate hazards and evaluate consequences of exposure. The second assessment is an examination where you apply knowledge of key concepts used in the unit. The assessments are designed to enable you to meet the unit aims and learning outcomes. Assessment will be submitted as per instruction in the Assessment section on the Learning Management System.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Report
Assuming the role of an Environmental Health/ Occupation Health/ Public Health Officer you will draft a report (35%) on an environmental or occupational health risk you have analysed and present the findings from your report (using 1 PPT slide with references) to colleagues in a mock work meeting. The presentation (15%) will be delivered online e.g. via Zoom to simulate an online work meeting. Further instructions will be provided in class and on LMS Canvas.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Exam
This centrally administered exam will assess your knowledge and application of concepts, knowledge and skills related to risk assessment methods and environmental health and/or occupational health risk. This is an invigilated exam.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Resource Materials
Other
All students will need to access:
enHealth 2012, Environmental Health Risk Assessment: Guidelines for assessing human health risks from environmental hazards, Department of Health, Canberra.
Risk Assessment Statement
Substantial computer-based work will be required. Students should ensure that their workstations are adjusted in accordance with Safe Work Australia guidelines and that regular rest breaks are taken.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.PU65 Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
- Apply advanced theoretical and technical knowledge and skills to current and emerging issues and opportunities in occupational health and safety promotion and management.
Relates to: Report, Exam - Apply critical and creative thinking, problem-solving, decision-making and technical skills and incorporate diverse perspectives to evaluate and generate sustainable solutions to complex problems in occupational health and safety.
Relates to: Report, Exam - Interpret and tailor written and oral communication styles and strategies to inform diverse audiences about complex knowledge and ideas in occupational health and safety.
Relates to: Report, Exam - Work independently or within teams with integrity, ethicality, objectivity and impartiality to plan, manage and complete projects and disseminate knowledge within a culturally safe and socially inclusive environment.
Relates to: Exam
PU67 Graduate Diploma in Environmental Health
- Apply advanced knowledge of environmental health science, public health principles and policies, recent developments in global political and economic events to the management of the health of the environment.
Relates to: Report, Exam - Apply independent critical and creative thinking, problem solving, reflective decision-making and technical skills to evaluate and generate solutions to complex problems in the field.
Relates to: Report, Exam - Interpret and enact culturally safe communication styles and strategies to inform diverse audiences about complex knowledge and ideas.
Relates to: Report, Exam - Work independently and within teams with integrity, ethically, objectivity and impartiality in the planning and management of research and other projects and in dissemination of knowledge
Relates to: Report, Exam
PU80 Master of Health, Safety and Environment
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of an advanced body of theoretical and practical knowledge and emerging challenges within the fields of occupational and environmental health/management
Relates to: Report, Exam - Demonstrate advanced skills and abilities to describe, appraise and apply the major tools and systems of OHS and EH practice and research to identify and manage complex problems
Relates to: Report, Exam - Integrate and synthesise complex knowledge and apply critical and reflective thinking to advance the discipline’s body of research.
Relates to: Report, Exam - Work independently and in teams to interpret and communicate complex scientific, legal and psychosocial data and present it in a format that is easy to understand
Relates to: Report, Exam
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2024, Online
| Unit code: | PUN016 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
Overview
Environmental health, OHS and environmental management professionals are required to plan, conduct, oversee and/or evaluate risk assessments as part of their work. It is becoming increasingly important for organisations to undertake risk assessments to meet compliance obligations and to work towards longer term health, safety and environmental sustainability goals. This unit explores a range of risk assessment methods available for the assessment of occupational safety, occupational health, environmental management and environmental health risks.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Appraise and apply Environmental Health and/or Occupational Health and Safety risk assessment methods
- Evaluate sources of hazard and risk information on the likelihood and consequences of exposure
- Critique the various risk assessment methods to determine the strengths and limitations
- Determine and implement effective risk assessment strategies
- Communicate risk using language, writing styles and digital capabilities specific to professional practice and diverse audiences.
Content
Topics covered in this unit include: risk assessment frameworks, environmental health risk assessment (issues identification, hazard identification, dose-response assessment, toxicology, exposure assessment, risk characterisation); occupational health risk assessment, process safety risk assessment and ethics. In addition, the role of effective risk communication and consultation to promote a safe environment/culture will be examined.
You will gain a working knowledge of a range of risk assessment methods. The unit will include techniques for the selection of appropriate risk assessment methods and qualitative and quantitative risk assessments in a range of contexts.
Learning Approaches
To maximise your engagement with the learning materials in this unit, a combination of face to face (for internal students) lecture and regular Canvas Collaborate and asynchronous activities will enhance interactivity. Lectures and Canvas Collaborate sessions will be recorded to enable flexibility in the location, time and mode of study, with respect to work and life commitments. This Unit is available in both online and internal modes and all taught sessions are recorded for asynchronous access.
Students are expected to undertake self-directed learning and should pace their studies in line with the schedule provided on the online platform. Links to a range of readings/resources that expand on the material in the study modules will be provided.
Active participation and discussion in the taught sessions is strongly encouraged to allow for the exchange of ideas between staff and students and to expand upon the theory and knowledge undertaken within the study modules. Diverse interpretations and perspectives in informing risk assessment are discussed.
Students have access to various resources, including the Student Success Group and Library. Class and individual consultations with the unit coordinator and formative and summative feedback during the course and on the assessments are offered to support learning.
The unit embeds opportunities to demonstrate and improve industry relevant digital capabilities, including locating relevant literature and navigating data bases; sourcing, collating and critically analysing scholarly research related to EH; communicating with peers, colleagues, community members and senior managers through digital platforms; negotiating with internal systems to access, upload and download materials, etc.
Students will need to allocate on average 10 hours per week to successfully meet the learning outcomes in this Unit.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Feedback will be provided to students on written assignments and there will be regular discussion sessions held on Online Collaborate sessions. Teaching staff will be available to answer questions and assist students achieve their learning outcomes. The assignments are based on real world scenarios that capture diverse perspectives for inclusion and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives to make sense of challenges and complexities involved in applying risk assessment models.
Assessment
Overview
Each assessment item is designed to assess your application of the knowledge and skills stated in the unit learning outcomes. The unit consists of two assessment items. The first assessment is a Report and applying risk assessment methods to investigate hazards and evaluate consequences of exposure. The second assessment is an examination where you apply knowledge of key concepts used in the unit. The assessments are designed to enable you to meet the unit aims and learning outcomes. Assessment will be submitted as per instruction in the Assessment section on the Learning Management System.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Report
Assuming the role of an Environmental Health/ Occupation Health/ Public Health Officer you will draft a report (35%) on an environmental or occupational health risk you have analysed and present the findings from your report (using 1 PPT slide with references) to colleagues in a mock work meeting. The presentation (15%) will be delivered online e.g. via Zoom to simulate an online work meeting. Further instructions will be provided in class and on LMS Canvas.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Exam
This centrally administered exam will assess your knowledge and application of concepts, knowledge and skills related to risk assessment methods and environmental health and/or occupational health risk. This is an invigilated exam.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Resource Materials
Other
All students will need to access:
enHealth 2012, Environmental Health Risk Assessment: Guidelines for assessing human health risks from environmental hazards, Department of Health, Canberra.
Risk Assessment Statement
Substantial computer-based work will be required. Students should ensure that their workstations are adjusted in accordance with Safe Work Australia guidelines and that regular rest breaks are taken.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.PU65 Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
- Apply advanced theoretical and technical knowledge and skills to current and emerging issues and opportunities in occupational health and safety promotion and management.
Relates to: Report, Exam - Apply critical and creative thinking, problem-solving, decision-making and technical skills and incorporate diverse perspectives to evaluate and generate sustainable solutions to complex problems in occupational health and safety.
Relates to: Report, Exam - Interpret and tailor written and oral communication styles and strategies to inform diverse audiences about complex knowledge and ideas in occupational health and safety.
Relates to: Report, Exam - Work independently or within teams with integrity, ethicality, objectivity and impartiality to plan, manage and complete projects and disseminate knowledge within a culturally safe and socially inclusive environment.
Relates to: Exam
PU67 Graduate Diploma in Environmental Health
- Apply advanced knowledge of environmental health science, public health principles and policies, recent developments in global political and economic events to the management of the health of the environment.
Relates to: Report, Exam - Apply independent critical and creative thinking, problem solving, reflective decision-making and technical skills to evaluate and generate solutions to complex problems in the field.
Relates to: Report, Exam - Interpret and enact culturally safe communication styles and strategies to inform diverse audiences about complex knowledge and ideas.
Relates to: Report, Exam - Work independently and within teams with integrity, ethically, objectivity and impartiality in the planning and management of research and other projects and in dissemination of knowledge
Relates to: Report, Exam
PU80 Master of Health, Safety and Environment
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of an advanced body of theoretical and practical knowledge and emerging challenges within the fields of occupational and environmental health/management
Relates to: Report, Exam - Demonstrate advanced skills and abilities to describe, appraise and apply the major tools and systems of OHS and EH practice and research to identify and manage complex problems
Relates to: Report, Exam - Integrate and synthesise complex knowledge and apply critical and reflective thinking to advance the discipline’s body of research.
Relates to: Report, Exam - Work independently and in teams to interpret and communicate complex scientific, legal and psychosocial data and present it in a format that is easy to understand
Relates to: Report, Exam