GENS8200 — Workplace Safety and Environmental Management

COURSE COORDINATION

Coordinator :	Dr Carlo Caponecchia [Bio]
Contact Details :	Tel : (+612)-9385-6142   •   Fax : (+612)-9385-6190   •   Email : carloc@unsw.edu.au
NOTICE :	UPDATE - October 14, 2009. GENS8200 is enrolled at capacity for summer session 09-10. No further enrolments can be taken.

DELIVERY DETAILS		[ Current Schedules and Locations ]

Mode	Session	Type
Web Delivery	1	Session
Web Delivery	2	Session
Web Delivery	Summer	Session

COURSE DETAILS
Units of Credit :	6
Assumed Knowledge :	-
Notice :	This course replaces GENS8003 Work and Safety, and will be offered for the first time in Session 2, 2009. Please contact Dr Carlo Caponecchia for further information.
Description :	The ways in which work can affect people's safety and well-being is an important consideration for all organisations. Similarly, the negative affects of industry on the environment need to be prevented and managed. An understanding of workplace safety and environmental issues is highly relevant for students intending to work in all industries. This course explores the legal frameworks, current methodologies and issues of best practice in the prevention and management of workplace hazards and environmental risks. The course uses a variety of media in course material and assessment, including websites, videos and case studies, and builds on students' own workplace experiences. It is anticipated that students will gain an appreciation of current legislation and codes of practice, understand how workplace and environmental hazards can affect people and ecosystems; and be able to apply the risk management approach to workplace hazards. These skills are important in all kinds of employment. EXCLUSION: If you have studied GENS8003 Work and Safety and/or GENS8005 Environmental Management in the Workplace you are NOT permitted to enrol in GENS8200.
Downloads:	Course Profile

ASSESSMENT
Details Due Date Weight Individual hazard report TBA TBA Group Report TBA TBA Multiple choice quizzes TBA TBA

COURSE SCHEDULE
Week 1 :	TBA

LEARNING RESOURCES
The University of New South Wales provides a range of resources to help students develop their skills and to realise their full potential. The Learning Centre, located at the entrance to the Library provides guidance material, which is also available on-line.
	The University also provides academic orientation programs called MyStart and ReStart for both new and returning students to help them in their transitions into academia..