This unit provides students with knowledge and theory concerning risk management for individuals and groups in natural environments. Students will consider the natural environment and context specific development and interpretation of appropriate organisational policy, law, legal liability, industry accreditation and certification. Risk management theory will be applied to the development of professional ethics in this context.
Unit details
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Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
12
Unit code:
SOL2004
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Learning Outcomes
| 1. | Scrutinise industry standard risk management processes for Natural Environments; | ||
| 2. | Substantiate professional knowledge surrounding risk, duty of care and legal liability; | ||
| 3. | Develop risk management plans to provide for the safety and well-being of individuals and groups in natural environments; and, | ||
| 4. | Analyse industry applicable scenarios for risk and safety application for specific user groups. |
Assessment
Due to risk management and professional/industry requirements to demonstrate knowledge and skill within both simulated and workplace environments, graded attendance and hurdle tasks apply to laboratory work and practicums.
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Online test - Risk, Duty of Care, Legal liability | 15% |
| Report | Industry Standards Report | 25% |
| Case Study | Hazard Identification Risk Assessment Case Study | 20% |
| Report | Report on Industry Applicable Risk Management Scenarios | 40% |
Required reading
Risk Management in the Outdoors: A whole of organisation approach for education, sport and recreation.
Dickson, T. J., & Gray, T. L., (2012)
Cambridge University Press, United Kingdom
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