General Information
Almost anybody working in a management position anywhere in the developed or developing world has a legal duty of care to provide a safe environment for workers and customers. This subject will examine the types of health and safety risks found predominantly in service sector businesses, including hospitality, sport, and tourism businesses. Students will become familiar with the international standards for risk management (ISO 31000), local WHS legislation, regulations, and codes of practice, and will apply this knowledge to a variety of business case studies.
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Details
Academic unit: Bond Business School Subject code: HRTM12-212 Subject title: WHS Risk Management Subject level: Undergraduate Semester/Year: May 2017 Credit points: 10.000 -
Delivery & attendance
Timetable: https://bond.edu.au/timetable Delivery mode: Standard Workload items: - Lecture: x12 (Total hours: 24) - Weekly Lecture
- Seminar: x11 (Total hours: 22) - Seminar 2
Attendance and learning activities: -
Resources
Prescribed resources: Books
- Richard John Archer,Kerry Borthwick,Michelle Travers,Leo Ruschena (2015). WHS. 4th, Melbourne, Australia Cengage
iLearn@Bond & Email: iLearn@Bond is the online learning environment at Bond University and is used to provide access to subject materials, lecture recordings and detailed subject information regarding the subject curriculum, assessment and timing. Both iLearn and the Student Email facility are used to provide important subject notifications. Additionally, official correspondence from the University will be forwarded to students’ Bond email account and must be monitored by the student. To access these services, log on to the Student Portal from the Bond University website as www.bond.edu.au
| Academic unit: | Bond Business School |
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| Subject code: | HRTM12-212 |
| Subject title: | WHS Risk Management |
| Subject level: | Undergraduate |
| Semester/Year: | May 2017 |
| Credit points: | 10.000 |
| Timetable: | https://bond.edu.au/timetable |
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| Delivery mode: | Standard |
| Workload items: |
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| Attendance and learning activities: |
| Prescribed resources: | Books
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| iLearn@Bond & Email: | iLearn@Bond is the online learning environment at Bond University and is used to provide access to subject materials, lecture recordings and detailed subject information regarding the subject curriculum, assessment and timing. Both iLearn and the Student Email facility are used to provide important subject notifications. Additionally, official correspondence from the University will be forwarded to students’ Bond email account and must be monitored by the student. To access these services, log on to the Student Portal from the Bond University website as www.bond.edu.au |
Enrolment requirements
| Requisites: |
Nil |
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| Assumed knowledge: |
Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge. No Prior Knowledge Required |
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Nil |
Assurance of learning
Assurance of Learning means that universities take responsibility for creating, monitoring and updating curriculum, teaching and assessment so that students graduate with the knowledge, skills and attributes they need for employability and/or further study.
At Bond University, we carefully develop subject and program outcomes to ensure that student learning in each subject contributes to the whole student experience. Students are encouraged to carefully read and consider subject and program outcomes as combined elements.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
Program Learning Outcomes provide a broad and measurable set of standards that incorporate a range of knowledge and skills that will be achieved on completion of the program. If you are undertaking this subject as part of a degree program, you should refer to the relevant degree program outcomes and graduate attributes as they relate to this subject.
Subject Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
On successful completion of this subject the learner will be able to:
- Identify and assess common WHS risks in hospitality, sport, tourism and other service sectors.
- Describe management responsibilities in relation to WHS.
- Identify and evaluate WHS risk treatment strategies in hospitality, sport, tourism or other service sector environments.
- Develop appropriate WHS risk management plans for businesses or organisations operating in hospitality, sport, tourism or other service sector environments.
- Describe and evaluate crisis management strategies for businesses or organisations operating in hospitality, sport, tourism or other service sector environments
Generative Artificial Intelligence in Assessment
The University acknowledges that Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen-AI) tools are an important facet of contemporary life. Their use in assessment is considered in line with students’ development of the skills and knowledge which demonstrate learning outcomes and underpin study and career success. Instructions on the use of Gen-AI are given for each assessment task; it is your responsibility to adhere to these instructions.
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Assessment details
Type Task % Timing* Outcomes assessed *In-Class Quiz - Individual Mid Semester Test 30% Week 7 1,2,3 Presentation Oral presentation on Risk Audit exercise 10% Week 10 1,3,4 Case Study Risk Management Site Reports 20% Week 11 1,3 Case Study Risk Audit 30% Week 12 1,2,3,4,5 *Tutorial Portfolio Portfolio of Seminar Exercises 10% Progressive 1,2,3,4,5 - * Assessment timing is indicative of the week that the assessment is due or begins (where conducted over multiple weeks), and is based on the standard University academic calendar
- C = Students must reach a level of competency to successfully complete this assessment.
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Assessment criteria
Assessment criteria
High Distinction 85-100 Outstanding or exemplary performance in the following areas: interpretative ability; intellectual initiative in response to questions; mastery of the skills required by the subject, general levels of knowledge and analytic ability or clear thinking. Distinction 75-84 Usually awarded to students whose performance goes well beyond the minimum requirements set for tasks required in assessment, and who perform well in most of the above areas. Credit 65-74 Usually awarded to students whose performance is considered to go beyond the minimum requirements for work set for assessment. Assessable work is typically characterised by a strong performance in some of the capacities listed above. Pass 50-64 Usually awarded to students whose performance meets the requirements set for work provided for assessment. Fail 0-49 Usually awarded to students whose performance is not considered to meet the minimum requirements set for particular tasks. The fail grade may be a result of insufficient preparation, of inattention to assignment guidelines or lack of academic ability. A frequent cause of failure is lack of attention to subject or assignment guidelines. Quality assurance
For the purposes of quality assurance, Bond University conducts an evaluation process to measure and document student assessment as evidence of the extent to which program and subject learning outcomes are achieved. Some examples of student work will be retained for potential research and quality auditing purposes only. Any student work used will be treated confidentially and no student grades will be affected.
| Type | Task | % | Timing* | Outcomes assessed |
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| *In-Class Quiz - Individual | Mid Semester Test | 30% | Week 7 | 1,2,3 |
| Presentation | Oral presentation on Risk Audit exercise | 10% | Week 10 | 1,3,4 |
| Case Study | Risk Management Site Reports | 20% | Week 11 | 1,3 |
| Case Study | Risk Audit | 30% | Week 12 | 1,2,3,4,5 |
| *Tutorial Portfolio | Portfolio of Seminar Exercises | 10% | Progressive | 1,2,3,4,5 |
- * Assessment timing is indicative of the week that the assessment is due or begins (where conducted over multiple weeks), and is based on the standard University academic calendar
- C = Students must reach a level of competency to successfully complete this assessment.
Assessment criteria
| High Distinction | 85-100 | Outstanding or exemplary performance in the following areas: interpretative ability; intellectual initiative in response to questions; mastery of the skills required by the subject, general levels of knowledge and analytic ability or clear thinking. |
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| Distinction | 75-84 | Usually awarded to students whose performance goes well beyond the minimum requirements set for tasks required in assessment, and who perform well in most of the above areas. |
| Credit | 65-74 | Usually awarded to students whose performance is considered to go beyond the minimum requirements for work set for assessment. Assessable work is typically characterised by a strong performance in some of the capacities listed above. |
| Pass | 50-64 | Usually awarded to students whose performance meets the requirements set for work provided for assessment. |
| Fail | 0-49 | Usually awarded to students whose performance is not considered to meet the minimum requirements set for particular tasks. The fail grade may be a result of insufficient preparation, of inattention to assignment guidelines or lack of academic ability. A frequent cause of failure is lack of attention to subject or assignment guidelines. |
Quality assurance
For the purposes of quality assurance, Bond University conducts an evaluation process to measure and document student assessment as evidence of the extent to which program and subject learning outcomes are achieved. Some examples of student work will be retained for potential research and quality auditing purposes only. Any student work used will be treated confidentially and no student grades will be affected.
Study Information
Submission procedures
Students must check the iLearn@Bond subject site for detailed assessment information and submission procedures.
Policy on late submission and extensions
A late penalty will be applied to all overdue assessment tasks unless an extension is granted by the subject coordinator. The standard penalty will be 10% of marks awarded to that assessment per day late with no assessment to be accepted seven days after the due date. Where a student is granted an extension, the penalty of 10% per day late starts from the new due date.
Academic Integrity
University’s Academic Integrity Policy defines plagiarism as the act of misrepresenting as one’s own original work: another’s ideas, interpretations, words, or creative works; and/or one’s own previous ideas, interpretations, words, or creative work without acknowledging that it was used previously (i.e., self-plagiarism). The University considers the act of plagiarising to be a breach of the Student Conduct Code and, therefore, subject to the Discipline Regulations which provide for a range of penalties including the reduction of marks or grades, fines and suspension from the University.
Bond University utilises Originality Reporting software to inform academic integrity.Feedback on assessment
Feedback on assessment will be provided to students within two weeks of the assessment submission due date, as per the Assessment Policy.
Accessibility and Inclusion Support
If you have a disability, illness, injury or health condition that impacts your capacity to complete studies, exams or assessment tasks, it is important you let us know your special requirements, early in the semester. Students will need to make an application for support and submit it with recent, comprehensive documentation at an appointment with a Disability Officer. Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Office at the earliest possible time, to meet staff and learn about the services available to meet your specific needs. Please note that late notification or failure to disclose your disability can be to your disadvantage as the University cannot guarantee support under such circumstances.
Additional subject information
Subject curriculum
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1. Introduction to subject
Provides and overview of risk in tourism, hospitality and leisure businesses and of the WHS responsibilities of managers and employees.
SLOs included
- Identify and assess common WHS risks in hospitality, sport, tourism and other service sectors.
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2. Health and safety in the workplace:
Discusses definitions of WHS and provides an overview of the scope and scale of WHS problems in developed economies. (Reading: Chapter 1, Archer et al., 2015)
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3. Legal frameworks for WHS
Describes the international standards and the legal frameworks for WHS risk management in a number of developed economies including Australia. (Reading: Chapter 2, Archer et al., 2015)
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4. Identifying hazards
Describes processes for establishing the context in which risks occur and for identifying hazards in workplaces. (Reading: Chapter 6, Archer et al., 2015)
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5. Managing risks
Describes processes for assessing and controlling risk and for monitoring and reviewing risks (Reading: Chapter 6, Archer et al., 2015)
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6. Consulting on WHS
Describes the legal requirements for consultation and issues related to building a safety culture (Reading: Chapter 3, Archer et al., 2015)
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7. Mid Semester Test
n/a
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8. Case Study
Students will have an opportunity to see and evaluate WHS processes in a live business or event.
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9. Managing psychosocial hazards
Looks at the effects and management of stress, violence, bullying and harassment in the workplace. (Reading: Chapter 11, Archer et al., 2015)
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10. WHS systems and information
Looks at information needs in relation to WHS and the collection, recording and analysis of WHS information (Reading: Chapters 4 and 5, Archer et al., 2015)
SLOs included
- Describe management responsibilities in relation to WHS.
- Identify and evaluate WHS risk treatment strategies in hospitality, sport, tourism or other service sector environments.
- Develop appropriate WHS risk management plans for businesses or organisations operating in hospitality, sport, tourism or other service sector environments.
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11. Case Study
Students will have an opportunity to see and evaluate WHS processes in a live business or event.
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12. Work related injuries: Compensation and management
Looks at legal requirements, principles and processes for compensation and injury management and return to work programs. (Reading: Chapters 15 and 16, Archer et al., 2015)