300677 Safety and Risk Management
School of Science & Health│Learning Guide
Spring 2017UNIT DETAILS
Unit Code: 300677 Unit Name: Safety and Risk Management
Level: 7 Contact hours
per week:
Lecture: Online
Tutorial: 2 hours fortnightly
Credit Points 10 Parramatta Campus (See dates)
Assumed
Knowledge:
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STAFF
Unit
Coordinator and
point of first
contact
Name: Dr Leigh Wilson
Building: 24, Level 2, Room 36
Campbelltown Campus
Phone: 4620 3537 Email: [email protected]
CONSULTATION ARRANGEMENTS
Campus: Staff: Dr Leigh Wilson
Consultation Details: By Appointment
Venue: Campbelltown Campus or
Parramatta Campus after tutorials
Textbook
1. Hopkins, A (2014). Safety Culture and Risk, Wolters Kluwer. ISBN:
9781925215694 (eBook)
Edition: Spring 2017
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Table of Contents 1
1. About Safety and Risk Management 1
1.1 An Introduction to this Unit 1
1.2 What is Expected of You 1
1.3 Changes to Unit as a Result of Past Student Feedback 1
2. Learning and Teaching in this Unit 2
2.1 Unit Learning Outcomes 2
2.2 Course Learning Outcomes and Graduate Attributes 2
2.3 Schedule of Activities 4
2.4 Summary of How Learning Activities Support Achievement of Unit Learning Outcomes 8
2.5 Learning Resources 9
3. Assessment 10
3.1 Assessment summary 10
3.2 Assessment Details 11
Assessment 1: Critical Review – Case Study 1 (30%) 11
Assessment 2: Critical Review – Case Study 2 (50%) 14
Assessment 3: Group Presentation (20%) 17
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1. About Safety and Risk Management
1.1 An Introduction to this Unit
This unit provides a critical insight into the theory and practice of managing safety and health at the
workplace with a dual focus on risk management and safety management. Students have the
opportunity to develop a safety systems approach concentrating on hazard identification, risk
assessment and devising control measures incorporating safety management principles.
Safety culture and its influence on WH&S practice is also detailed. In addition, the unit addresses the
legal underpinning of WH&S requirements at the workplace. Labour market change and the role of
government, unions and employer organisations are also examined. Global perspectives on WH&S from
various jurisdictions ranging from the USA, Hong Kong and China are also scrutinised.
1.2 What is Expected of You
Study Load
For a 10 credit point unit, you are expected to study 10 hours per week. Class time for this unit totals 14
hours. You are expected to study a further 2 hours per day outside of class time and ten hours per week
every other week over semester.
Attendance
It is strongly recommended that you attend all tutorials (either face to face or online) to support your
learning. Students with a poor attendance record may find themselves at risk of not passing
assessment.
Online Learning Requirements
Lecture notes and laboratory worksheets will be made available on the E-Learning (Blackboard) link on
The University home page http://www.westernsydney.edu.au/
Students are expected to consult the unit Blackboard site at least twice a week, as all announcements
will be made via this site and teaching material will be regularly updated and posted online.
Special Requirements for the Unit
Legislative pre-requisites: None required
Essential Equipment: None required
1.3 Changes to Unit as a Result of Past Student Feedback
The assessments have been altered as a result of previous student feedback.
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2. Learning and Teaching in this Unit
2.1 Unit Learning Outcomes
Becoming a professional in this field requires an essential understanding of occupational health and safety risk
management currently required for graduate employment across all workplaces. This unit aims to introduce and
develop knowledge of and the necessary skills to manage current occupational health and safety issues in the
workplace with specific reference to safety culture, safety leadership, the principles of hazard identification, risk
management, occupational health & safety legislative requirements in Australia and overseas, as well as
occupational health & safety management systems.
Upon successfully completing this unit, you should be able to:
1
Discuss the values, assumptions and models that underpin the development of risk assessment
principles
2
Discuss the values, assumptions and models that underpin the development of safety management
processes
3
Identify the principles of applied safety management premised on risk assessment/ risk management
4 Discuss the systems approach to safety management responsibilities
5 Define and implement an integrated approach to safety systems
6 Discern the significance of safety culture to safety management
7 Advise on the integration of WH&S programs into routine management systems
8 Conduct a risk assessment based on the ability to identify and apply the expected control measures
2.2 Course Learning Outcomes and Graduate Attributes
As a graduate from the Master of Health Science you will have achieved the following course learning outcomes
upon completion of the award:
1 Communication Skills: Communicate effectively to a range of audiences through reading, listening,
speaking and writing from a range of purposes using differing modes
2 Information literacy: Gather, synthesise and critically evaluate information from a range of sources to
solve problems
3 Critical, reflective and creative skills: apply critical, reflective, and creative skills to make informed
decisions in applied environmental contexts
4 Technological literacy: Apply communication and other technologies effectively in personal and
professional learning
5 Scholarly and research knowledge: understand the values and principles of scholarly inquiry, the
methods of science and the creative endeavour involved in acquiring scientific knowledge.
6 Understand that current scientific knowledge is contestable and testable via peer review and further
inquiry.
7 In-depth knowledge: Demonstrate knowledge of the principles, concepts and core knowledge
underlying at least one disciplinary area
8 Related knowledge: understand how this knowledge is connected with other fields and disciplines
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As a graduate from The University, you should be able to demonstrate all of the subsets of the major attributes
which are:
1 Command multiple skills and literacies to enable adaptable lifelong learning;
2 Demonstrate knowledge of Indigenous Australia through cultural competency and professional capacity;
3 Demonstrate comprehensive, coherent and connected knowledge
4 Apply knowledge through intellectual inquiry in professional or applied contexts
5 Bring knowledge to life through responsible engagement and appreciation of diversity in an evolving world
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2.3 Schedule of Activities
Spring 2017 Schedule
Wk Lecture and content Tutorial delivery mode Tutorial activities Independent
Reading & Activities
Assessments
Assessment items Feedback [Mode]
1
17/07
Online
Introduction and Overview
of Safety and Risk
management.
Navigating the vUWS site
and the Assessment Tasks
NO TUTORIAL
Read the Learning Guide
and familiarise yourself
with the vUWS site and
the Assessment tasks
for this unit.
2
24/07
Online
Policy and safety in Risk
Management
The relationship between
risk management and
Safety management
Safety Culture
Parramatta
Online
Read the Example Policy
Online and bring a copy to
class for discussion and
analysis.
Read Chapter 1 of the
textbook.
Safety Culture and Risk,
Hopkins, A.
Safety Policies and their
uses.
Example:
http://sydney.edu.au/p
olicies/showdoc.aspx?re
cnum=PDOC2011/231
3
31/07
Online
Risk assessment and
management principles in
the workplace
Hazard identification and risk
assessment
Introduction to a case study
NO TUTORIAL
Read Chapter 2 of the
textbook
“Introduction to the
Glenbrook case study”
The six questions in risk
management
https://www.youtube.c
om/watch?v=BLAEuVS
AlVM
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Wk Lecture and content Tutorial delivery mode Tutorial activities Independent
Reading & Activities
Assessments
Assessment items Feedback [Mode]
4
07/08
Online
Hazard identification tools
The hierarchy of control and
risk analysis
On time running and risk
management.
Parramatta
Online
Group allocation for
Assessment 3
presentation.
Identifying hazards: use
the hazard identification
tool and apply this to your
given group topic.
Worksafe Hazard
identification tool
https://www.worksafe.q
ld.gov.au/__data/assets
/pdf_file/0005/82841/o
nlinesafetytoolappendix1.pdf
5
14/08
Online
Safety management systems
and an integrated response
to safety management
systems.
Risk blindness
NO TUTORIAL
Read Chapter 6 of the
textbook. A risk blind
culture.
Safety Management
Systems in Australia.
https://www.safeworka
ustralia.gov.au/system/f
iles/documents/1702/oh
smanagementsystems_r
eviewofeffectiveness_n
ohsc_2001_archivepdf.p
df
6
21/08
Online
The Occupational Health
Regulatory Framework>
Codes and Standards of
Practice,
OHS legislation: positives
and negatives.
Quantitative risk assessment
and acceptable risk.
Parramatta
Online
Group discussion about
Assessment 3.
Examining Standards and
Codes of practice in
industry.
Read Chapter 12 in the
textbook.
Occupational Health
Regulations in Australia
https://www.business.g
ov.au/info/run/workpla
ce-health-andsafety/whs-oh-and-sacts-regulations-andcodes-of-practice
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Wk Lecture and content Tutorial delivery mode Tutorial activities Independent
Reading & Activities
Assessments
Assessment items Feedback [Mode]
7
28/08
Online
Occupational health Law
The Australian Context
The overseas context.
NO TUTORIAL
Discussion of the
Glenbrook train disaster
In relation to legal aspects
and requirements. Occupational Health
regulations in Hong
Kong
http://www.labour.gov.
hk/eng/legislat/content
4.htm
Assessment 1 due
8
04/09
Online
Safety Culture and Safety
behaviours in the workplace.
Parramatta
Online
Presentation discussion in
groups
Safety Culture
https://www.youtube.c
om/watch?v=mNbKEW
uh814
9
11/09 Intrasession Break
10
18/09
Online
Safety leadership.
The challenges around safety
leadership in the workplace.
Organisational culture
The Air Force Case Study
NO TUTORIAL
Read Chapter 8 of the
textbook. The Air Force
Case Study.
Leadership in safety
culture.
https://www.youtube.c
om/watch?v=cyPwcpW
3Gk8
11
25/09
Online
Risk management
Steps in the risk
management process,
Key elements of risk
management processes.
Parramatta
Online
Presentation discussion in
groups
The risk management
process
https://www.youtube.c
om/watch?v=8nGmsd7
ZeLs
Assessment 2 due
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Reading & Activities
Assessments
Assessment items Feedback [Mode]
12
02/10
Online
Implementing a risk
management program
2 October– Labour Day
Public Holiday
NO TUTORIAL
Risk management
program development
activity online,
13
09/10
Online
Review lecture
Parramatta
Online
Presentations in class and
online.
Presentations Due in
Class
14
16/10
No lecture NO TUTORIAL
15
23/10
Stuvac
16
30/10
Formal Exam Period
17
06/11
Formal Exam Period
18
13/11
Session Ends
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2.4 Summary of How Learning Activities Support Achievement of Unit
Learning Outcomes
UNIT LEARNING OUTCOMES LEARNING ACTIVITIES ASSESSMENT
ACTIVITIES
1
Discuss the values, assumptions
and models that underpin the
development of risk assessment
principles
Tutorial activities
Assessment Tasks
Assessment 1 and 2
2
Discuss the values, assumptions
and models that underpin the
development of safety
management processes
Tutorial activities
Assessment Tasks Assessment 1 and 2
3
Identify the principles of applied
safety management premised on
risk assessment/ risk management
Group presentations
Tutorial activities
Assessment Tasks
Assessment 1 and 2
Assessment 3
4
Discuss the systems approach to
safety management responsibilities
Group presentations
Tutorial activities
Assessment Tasks
Assessment 1 and 2
5
Define and implement an integrated
approach to safety systems
Group presentations
Tutorial activities
Assessment Tasks
Assessment 1 and 2
Assessment 3
6
Discern the significance of safety
culture to safety management
Group presentations
Tutorial activities
Assessment Tasks
Assessment 1 and 2
7
Advise on the integration of WH&S
programs into routine management
systems
Group presentations
Tutorial activities
Assessment Tasks
Assessment 1 and 2
Assessment 3
8
Conduct a risk assessment based on
the ability to identify and apply the
expected control measures
Tutorial activities
Assessment Tasks
Assessment 1 and 2
Assessment 3
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2.5 Learning Resources
Resources How to Engage with the Resources
Lectures/
Textbooks/
Reading Lis
Read the recommended chapters and lecture notes relevant to the topics.
Ensure the theory match your assumptions.
Summarise the contents of each topic and incorporate material from lectures and tutorials.
Reading List:
Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZ/ ISO 31000:2009 Risk management -- Principles and
guidelines, Homebush, Australia (Standards On-line, UWS Library).
Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 4804:2001, Occupational health and safety
management systems – General guidelines on principles, systems and supporting techniques,
Standards Australia International Ltd Sydney, NSW and Standards New Zealand, Wellington 6020
(Standards On-line, UWS Library).
The Journal of occupational health and safety, Australia and New Zealand, 1985- current, (online,
UWS Library), CCH, North Ryde.
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCWH&S) at http://www.ccWH&S.ca
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work at https://osha.europa.eu/en
UK Health and Safety Executive at http://www.hse.gov.uk
United States Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) at
https://www.osha.gov
You must use APA 6th referencing style for this unit. If you have questions about referencing, online librarians can provide instant assistance http://library.uws.edu.au/uws_library/
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3. Assessment
3.1 Assessment summary
There are3 assessment items in this unit, designed to enable you to demonstrate that you have achieved the unit learning outcomes. Completion and submission of
all assessment items which have been designated as mandatory or compulsory is essential to receive a passing grade. Achievement of at least 50% overall is
required to pass this unit.
ASSESSMENT
DUE DATE WEIGHTING ULO’s
FEEDBACK
ITEM TASK MODE DATE
1
Critical Review Case analysis 1 Sunday 3rd
September 11.59pm 30 1 - 5 Grademark
2 Critical Review Case analysis 2 Sunday 1st October
11.59pm 50 1 - 8 Grademark
3 Presentation Group presentation Week 13 in class 20 4,- 8 Face to face
Note: Results may be moderated before you receive your results. Moderation is a process whereby the unit coordinator regulates the marking of individual
markers to achieve consistency in the application of unit objectives, performance standards and marking criteria. Marks for an individual piece of assessment will
not be changed after you have your results. You should note that, consistent with the Criteria and Standards Based Assessment policy, the final marks for the
cohort may also be adjusted if marks are very high or low or there are inconsistencies between groups.
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3.2 Assessment Details
Assessment 1: Critical Review – Case Study 1 (30%)
Due Date: Sunday 3rd September 11.59pm
Length: 1500 words
Submission Details: Submit through Turnitin
Feedback Details: Feedback will be provided through Grademark
Rationale
Students of Safety and Risk Management need to understand and be able to apply safety management
principles. A major part of the application of safety and risk management principles is the skill to analyse
and evaluate safety incidents and to identify weaknesses and failures which led to safety breaches or
major incidents. The analysis of Case Studies will develop students’ skills in risk management and
practical application of theory.
Task
There have been many train crashes in Australia and overseas as a result of safety breaches.
Choose one of these incidents and, with supporting evidence discuss how safety breaches contributed
to the train crash.
Detail any changes to policy or practice that resulted from the incident and how this was implemented.
Criteria
Your assignment will be assessed on the following:
• Academic writing style
• Depth of discussion on the safety aspects leading to the incident
• Discussion of the response to the incident and how safety has been improved.
• Use of APA referencing style
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Resources
Marking rubric: Assessment 1
Criteria Unsatisfactory Pass Credit Distinction High Distinction
An introduction
which clearly and
concisely summarises
the assignment
content
(10 marks)
No introduction; or one
that does not clearly
and concisely
summarise the
assignment content.
(0 – 4.9 marks)
An introduction which
adequately
summarises the
assignment content.
(5 – 6.4 marks)
An introduction which
thoroughly
summarises the
assignment content.
(6.5 – 7.4 marks)
An introduction which
extensively
summarises the
assignment content.
(7.5 – 8.4 marks)
An introduction which
definitively
summarises the
assignment content.
(8.5 – 10 marks)
Discussion of the
relevant literature for
the chosen incident.
Discussion of the
safety breaches that
led to the incident
and evidence for
changes as a result.
(10 marks)
Inadequate or
inappropriate
discussion of the
relevant incident.
No examination or
critical discussion of
the safety breaches
that led to the incident.
No evidence for
changes to practice as
a result of the incident.
(0 – 4.9 marks)
Adequate discussion
of the relevant
incident.
Some examination or
critical discussion of
the safety breaches
that led to the incident.
Limited evidence for
changes to practice as
a result of the incident
(5 – 6.4 marks)
Thorough discussion of
the relevant incident.
Good examination and
critical discussion of
the safety breaches
that led to the incident.
Clear evidence for
changes to practice as
a result of the incident
(6.5 – 7.4 marks)
Wide-ranging
discussion of the
relevant incident.
Detailed examination
and critical discussion
of the safety breaches
that led to the incident.
Strong evidence for
changes to practice as
a result of the incident
(7.5 – 8.4 marks)
Extensive discussion of
the relevant incident.
In depth examination
and critical discussion
of the safety breaches
that led to the incident.
High level evidence for
changes to practice as
a result of the incident
(8.5 – 10 marks)
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Criteria Unsatisfactory Pass Credit Distinction High Distinction
A conclusion that
summarises the main
content of the
discussion
(8 marks)
No conclusion
(1 – 3.9 marks)
A conclusion that
adequately
summarises the main
content of the
discussion in a few
paragraphs.
(4 – 5.1 marks)
A conclusion that
thoroughly
summarises the main
content of the
discussion in a few
paragraphs
(5.2 – 5.9 marks)
A conclusion that
extensively
summarises the main
content of the
discussion in a few
paragraphs
(6 – 6.7 marks)
A conclusion that
decisively summarises
the main content of
the discussion in a few
paragraphs
(6.8 – 8 marks)
Presented in
academic assignment
style format,
following the APA
system of in-text
acknowledgements,
reference list.
(2 marks)
Poorly structured and/
or unclear and/ or not
written in formal style
and/ or extensive
spelling/ typographical
and/or grammatical
errors.
Reference list absent.
Not using APA 6th
system with little or no
in-text citation.
(0 – 0.4 marks)
Generally adequately
structured following
APA format with the
majority of sources
cited in-text and
appropriately quoted
and/ or paraphrased;
proof read for spelling/
typographical and
grammar and clearly
written using formal
academic writing;
At least4 sources intext and listing the
related references.
(1 – 1.2 marks)
Well structured, fluent
and clearly written
using APA format with
the majority of sources
cited in-text and
appropriately quoted
and/ or paraphrased
with minimum
spelling/ typographical
or grammatical errors
and clearly written
using formal academic
writing;
At least 6 sources intext and listing the
related references.
(1.3 – 1.4 marks)
Professional
presentation, written
with fluency and clarity
using APA format with
all of the sources cited
in-text and
appropriately quoted
and/ or paraphrased;
with no spelling/
typographical or
grammatical errors
and clearly written
using formal academic
writing;
At least 8 sources intext and listing the
related references.
(1.5 – 1.6 marks)
Highly professional
presentation, written
with exceptional
fluency and clarity
using APA format with
all of the sources cited
in-text and
appropriately quoted
and/ or paraphrased
without spelling/
typographical or
grammatical errors
and clearly written
using formal academic
writing; At least 10
sources in-text and
listing the related
references
(1.7 – 2 marks)
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Assessment 2: Critical Review – Case Study 2 (50%)
Due Date: 1st October 11.59pm
Length: 2000 words
Submission Details: Submit on Turnitin
Feedback Details: Feedback will be via Grademark
Rationale
Safety and Risk Management are critical aspects of a workplace and breaches are punishable under
Work Health and Safety Law. This task encourages students to analyse and conceptualise responses to
safety breaches in a given situation and make decisions based on the evidence provided.
Task
Read the online article at the following link:
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-08-19/construction-company-fined-1-million-over-workplacedeath/6708032
In an essay describe the workplace, the hazards and how this safety breach could have been avoided.
What actually happened and how did SAFEWORK resolve this issue? What could have been done
differently and how would you address this if you worked in this workplace?
Criteria
Your assignment will be assessed on the following:
• Academic writing style
• Depth of discussion on the safety aspects leading to the incident
• Discussion of the response to the incident and how safety could be improved.
• Use of APA referencing style
Resources
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-08-19/construction-company-fined-1-million-over-workplacedeath/6708032
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/kenoss-contractors-fined-11-million-for-workplace-death-
20150819-gj2fra.html
http://employsure.com.au/blog/put-a-stop-to-workplace-injury-and-fatality/
http://www.enhancesolutions.com.au/blog/poor-safety-culture-and-lack-of-systems-lead-to-fatality
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Marking rubric: Assessment 2
Criteria Unsatisfactory Pass Credit Distinction High Distinction
An introduction
which clearly and
concisely summarises
the assignment
content
(10 marks)
No introduction; or one
that does not clearly
and concisely
summarise the
assignment content.
(0 – 4.9 marks)
An introduction which
adequately
summarises the
assignment content.
(5 – 6.4 marks)
An introduction which
thoroughly
summarises the
assignment content.
(6.5 – 7.4 marks)
An introduction which
extensively
summarises the
assignment content.
(7.5 – 8.4 marks)
An introduction which
definitively
summarises the
assignment content.
(8.5 – 10 marks)
Discussion of the
relevant literature for
the chosen incident.
Discussion of the
safety breaches that
led to the incident
and evidence for
changes as a result.
(10 marks)
Inadequate or
inappropriate
discussion of the
relevant incident.
No examination or
critical discussion of
the safety breaches
that led to the incident.
No evidence for
changes to practice as
a result of the incident.
(0 – 4.9 marks)
Adequate discussion
of the relevant
incident.
Some examination or
critical discussion of
the safety breaches
that led to the incident.
Limited evidence for
changes to practice as
a result of the incident
(5 – 6.4 marks)
Thorough discussion of
the relevant incident.
Good examination and
critical discussion of
the safety breaches
that led to the incident.
Clear evidence for
changes to practice as
a result of the incident
(6.5 – 7.4 marks)
Wide-ranging
discussion of the
relevant incident.
Detailed examination
and critical discussion
of the safety breaches
that led to the incident.
Strong evidence for
changes to practice as
a result of the incident
(7.5 – 8.4 marks)
Extensive discussion of
the relevant incident.
In depth examination
and critical discussion
of the safety breaches
that led to the incident.
High level evidence for
changes to practice as
a result of the incident
(8.5 – 10 marks)
A conclusion that
summarises the main
content of the
discussion
(8 marks)
No conclusion
(1 – 3.9 marks)
A conclusion that
adequately
summarises the main
content of the
discussion in a few
paragraphs.
(4 – 5.1 marks)
A conclusion that
thoroughly
summarises the main
content of the
discussion in a few
paragraphs
(5.2 – 5.9 marks)
A conclusion that
extensively
summarises the main
content of the
discussion in a few
paragraphs
(6 – 6.7 marks)
A conclusion that
decisively summarises
the main content of
the discussion in a few
paragraphs
(6.8 – 8 marks)
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Criteria Unsatisfactory Pass Credit Distinction High Distinction
Presented in
academic assignment
style format,
following the APA
system of in-text
acknowledgements,
reference list.
(2 marks)
Poorly structured and/
or unclear and/ or not
written in formal style
and/ or extensive
spelling/ typographical
and/or grammatical
errors.
Reference list absent.
Not using APA 6th
system with little or no
in-text citation.
(0 – 0.4 marks)
Generally adequately
structured following
APA format with the
majority of sources
cited in-text and
appropriately quoted
and/ or paraphrased;
proof read for spelling/
typographical and
grammar and clearly
written using formal
academic writing;
At least4 sources intext and listing the
related references.
(1 – 1.2 marks)
Well structured, fluent
and clearly written
using APA format with
the majority of sources
cited in-text and
appropriately quoted
and/ or paraphrased
with minimum
spelling/ typographical
or grammatical errors
and clearly written
using formal academic
writing;
At least 6 sources intext and listing the
related references.
(1.3 – 1.4 marks)
Professional
presentation, written
with fluency and clarity
using APA format with
all of the sources cited
in-text and
appropriately quoted
and/ or paraphrased;
with no spelling/
typographical or
grammatical errors
and clearly written
using formal academic
writing;
At least 8 sources intext and listing the
related references.
(1.5 – 1.6 marks)
Highly professional
presentation, written
with exceptional
fluency and clarity
using APA format with
all of the sources cited
in-text and
appropriately quoted
and/ or paraphrased
without spelling/
typographical or
grammatical errors
and clearly written
using formal academic
writing; At least 10
sources in-text and
listing the related
references
(1.7 – 2 marks)
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Assessment 3: Group Presentation (20%)
Due Date: Week 13 in class
Length: 5 minutes per person (groups of 4) 20 minutes in total per group.
Submission Details: Slide presentation on the day of class
Feedback Details: Feedback provided in class
Rationale
One of the key skills in leading safety and risk management change is the ability to work in a team
setting and develop common goals and responses to a range of incidents. Students will be placed in
groups and asked to develop a response to a particular safety issue in a designated organisation.
Task
Each group will be allocated in Week 4 and will be provided with a topic in class. The group must meet
regularly to put together a response to a safety issue in their designated organisation. The group must
prepare a slide presentation to be delivered in Week 13 in class.
Criteria
Your assignment will be assessed on the following:
• Content and response to the issue
• Powerpoint presentation
• Use of evidence to support the response
• Length of presentation (10 minutes)
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Marking rubric: Assessment 3
Criteria Unsatisfactory Pass Credit Distinction High Distinction
Communication skills:
oral and visual.
(10 marks)
Heavy dependence on
reading from
notes/cue cards/
slides.
Not logically
sequenced and/or
poor transition with
other speakers in
group.
Poor audience
engagement.
No use of handouts
and other props
Poor visual
representation of
content. Not visually
consistent, readable,
brief clear and to the
point.
Not all sources/direct
quotes cited correctly.
Little evidence of
spell/grammar check.
Does not cover the
whole topic and/or
keep to time limit.
(<5 marks)
Moderate dependence
on reading from notes
/cue cards/ slides.
Clear and to the point.
Logically sequenced
and transitioned.
Some audience
engagement. Little use
of handouts and other
props.
Argument visually
resented and/or
logically ordered.
Visually consistent,
readable, brief, clear
and to the point.
Correct citing of
sources and direct
quotes.
Spelling and grammar
correct.
(5 – 6.4 marks)
Minimal dependence
on reading from
notes/cue card/ slides
Clear and to the point.
Logically sequenced
with comprehensive
explanations and
transition from points
and other speakers.
Consistent
engagement
throughout.
Good use of handouts
and props.
Argument
comprehensive,
logically and visually
thoroughly developed.
Visually enhanced with
the use of illustrations,
captions, cartoons
and/or graphics.
Correct citing of all
sources and direct
quotes.
Spelling and grammar
correct.
(6.5 – 7.4 marks)
Little reliance on
reading from
notes/cue cards/
slides.
Clear and to the point.
Logically sequenced
Stimulated
engagement
throughout
Argument thought
provoking, logically
and visually succinctly
developed. Visually
enhanced with use of
illustrations, captions,
cartoons and/or
graphics.
Correct citing of all
sources and direct
quotes.
Spelling, punctuation
and grammar correct.
(7.5 – 8.4 marks)
No reliance on reading
from notes/cue cards/
slides.
Clear and to the point.
Logically sequenced
with insightful
explanations and
smooth transitions.
Flexible and adapting
to the audience as
issues raised.
Perceptive,
questioning and
insightful Argument
insightful
Good use of handouts
and props. Correct
citing of all sources
and direct quotes.
Spelling and grammar
correct.
(8.5 – 10 marks)
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Criteria Unsatisfactory Pass Credit Distinction High Distinction
Research and
critical analysis
(10 marks)
Inadequate coverage
of content.
Few references cited,
and/or out of date
and/or mostly from
unit materials or used
sources not from peer
reviewed journals
Nil if any international
readings.
Limited definition and
descriptive discussion
of concepts.
Poor if any
recommendations for
change.
(<5 marks)
Sufficient references
may not all be up to
date or not peer
reviewed journals.
Adequate coverage of
content. Limited
international readings.
Descriptive
discussion, some
attempt to identify
strengths and
weaknesses, based
on interpreted
information.
Demonstrates
accurate knowledge
and provides applied
examples but little
critical analysis of
information and few
recommendations for
change.
(5 – 6.4 marks)
Evidence of additional
reading but may not
be current.
Adequate coverage of
content with some
discussion of relevant
issues/concepts but
may have omitted
important
articles/information.
Good use of
international readings.
Analytical
interpretation and
some evidence used
to support argument.
Some original content
and some insightful
analysis and
recommendations.
(6.5 – 7.4 marks)
Extensive reading of
current, relevant and
reliable sources.
Good coverage of
content with in-depth
discussion of relevant
issues/concepts.
Many international
readings.
Analytical and
accurate analysis and
well able to use
evidence to support
argument.
Substantial original
work, thought
provoking analysis
applied examples,
and good
recommendations.
(7.5 – 8.4 marks)
Extensive reading of
current, relevant and
reliable sources.
Excellent coverage on
content and in–depth
discussion. Extensive
use of international
literature.
Strong critical analysis
skills demonstrated,
with excellent
evidence base to
support argument
Significant evidence
of originality and
original applied
examples.
Recommendations
clearly justified.
(8.5 - 10 marks)
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