Course Title: Occupational Hygiene Project
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Occupational Hygiene Project
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
PUBH1404 |
City Campus |
Postgraduate |
325H Property, Construction & Project Management |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2023, Sem 1 2024 |
Flexible Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
PUBH1404 |
City Campus |
Postgraduate |
325H Property, Construction & Project Management |
Face-to-Face |
PGRDFx2019 (ZZZZ) |
Course Coordinator: Kennedy Osakwe
Course Coordinator Phone: +61399250273
Course Coordinator Email: kennedy.osakwe@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: 8.8.59
Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
You should have satisfactorily completed the prerequisite courses:
- PUBH1361 Principles and Practice of Work Health and Safety,
- ENVI1020 Work Health and Safety Legal Systems
- PUBH1386 WH&S Intervention Project
- PUBH1385 The Psychosocial Work Environment
- PUBH1360 Work Health & Safety & Organisation
- PUBH1358 Work Hazards & their Control
- PUBH1012 Occupational Ergonomics
- PUBH1387 Occupational Hygiene 1
- PUBH1404 Occupational Hygiene 2
before you commence this course.
OR
Alternatively you may be able to demonstrate the required skills and knowledge before you start this course. Contact your course coordinator if you think you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning. Further information: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=x94or0ccuu7k
Course Description
This is a project course that allows you to apply the knowledge and skills that you have developed in the Occupational Hygiene specialisation.
In this course you will design and research an occupational Hygiene Project that may be implemented in your organisation. This project may relate to a chemical, physical, biomechanical, biological, psychosocial issue appropriate to your organisation.
You are required to identify the research title and secure approval from the course coordinator at the beginning of the final year session. You will be guided by your RMIT supervisor in the design and implementation of your project and will have individual regular contact with your project supervisor(s).
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
Program Learning Outcomes
This course contributes to the following program learning outcome for MC282 Master of Occupational Health and Safety
PLO 1 Determine and apply knowledge of complex occupational health and safety theory, principles and best practice to applied projects to contribute to the profession and discipline of occupational health and safety
PLO 2 Critically analyse, synthesise and reflect on developments in occupational health and safety in both local and international contexts to extend and challenge knowledge and effective practice
PLO 3 Professionally communicate and justify project scope, design, implementation, strategy and /or outcomes, engaging effectively with diverse stakeholders across a range of industry sectors
PLO 4 Apply the specialist knowledge and technical skills required to creatively address the diverse needs of occupational health and safety practice, designing innovative solutions and demonstrating independent, sound and ethical decision making related to your professional practice and the discipline
PLO 5 Integrate and apply appropriate research methodologies and tools to design and execute applied professional practice and research projects, evaluate the outcomes and theorise about the contribution of your learning to the profession and knowledge arena.
PLO 6 Provide strategic occupational health and safety advice and utilise leadership and team work skills to initiate, plan and guide the implementation of bespoke solutions across diverse occupational health and safety contexts.
PLO 7 Utilise specific research and technical skills to develop and implement occupational health and safety strategies and solutions that address complex problems and issues to enhance health and safety deliverables and governance in creative and sustainable ways
Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
1. Identify and evaluate evidence-based occupational hygiene problems in an industry setting by using qualitative and quantitative methods.
2. Plan and undertake occupational hygiene project that innovate controls and mitigation strategies for occupational hygiene issues
3. Critically analyse field data, literature, and Australian standards relevant to the occupational hygiene projects
4. Consult and communicate with industry stakeholders to inform and to influence project outcomes and occupational hygiene best practice
Overview of Learning Activities
This course is provided in mixed mode with lectures provided at the beginning of the semester, class presentations on research briefs (research proposal), followed by on-line real time tutorials to further explore the issues raised in the block lectures. Details include:
- Lectures
Note – It is a mandatory requirement for students to be present in the intensive face-to-face teaching week at the beginning of the semester.
- Presentations and group discussions
- Research
- Tutorials - Key concepts and research skills will be explored in tutorials and suggested readings. Specific application of these concepts to your project will be discussed with your project supervisor at regular intervals
Independent study
Total Study hours: A total of 120 hours of study is expected during this course, comprising:
- Teacher-guided activities: lectures at the beginning of the semester, practical classes and/or factory visits, and on-line real time tutorials
- Student-directed activities: You are expected to study independently managing your own learning progress.
You will receive feedback on your academic progress during discussion and when assignments are returned.
Overview of Learning Resources
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems.
Lecture notes, reference lists, library resources and specialised software will also be made available to students in this course. ‘Collaborate’ and other web-based tools will be used to provide online real time discussion in tutorials.
Overview of Assessment
You will be assessed on how well you meet the course’s learning outcomes and on your development against the program learning outcomes:
Task 1: Project Pitch and Brief. 30% Addressing CLOs 1,2,3,
Task 2 Integrated report 40% Addressing CLOs 1,2,3,4
Task 3: Presentation and Posters. 30% Addressing CLOs 2,4
Feedback will be given on all assessment tasks.
If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.
Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions