CQUniversity Unit Profile.

Short‑Answer Case Analysis (Weeks 1–3 Content)

Word limit: 800–1 000 words

Format: Short‑answer responses (not an essay or report) Submission format: Word (.docx) or PDF only

Referencing: External referencing is not required

Task Instructions

Read the case study provided on the unit Moodle site. Using materials from Weeks 1–3 of the unit, respond to the set of short‑answer questions relating to the case.

Your responses should:

• Directly address each question
• Demonstrate understanding and application of the unit content
• Use clear, concise academic writing suitable for short‑answer format
• Draw explicitly on the definitions and frameworks introduced in Weeks 1–3
• Apply these concepts to the case scenario rather than describing them in isolation

Level of GenAI use allowed:
Level 1: You must not use Al at any point during the assessment. You must demonstrate your core skills and knowledge.

The full AI Assessment Scale table is available in the Assessment block on the Moodle site.

Your submission will be graded according to the following criteria:

• The responses to the questions relating to the case provided demonstrating an understanding of the material and how it relates.

Compensation Analysis Essay (Weeks 4–6 Content)

Word limit: 1 500–2 000 words 

Format: Essay (Word document only)

Referencing: CQUni Harvard Format

Task Instructions

A scenario is provided on the unit Moodle site. Drawing on the concepts, legislation, and case law covered in Weeks 4–6 of the unit, analyse the scenario and determine:

1.      Whether the injured person(s) has/have a valid claim for compensation, and

2.      If so, the legal basis for that claim, including relevant statutory and common‑law considerations.

Your response must be presented as a formal essay, with a clear structure, coherent argument, and appropriate academic writing style. You are expected to integrate relevant legal principles, case law, and statutory provisions from the unit materials. Where external sources are used, they must be referenced correctly.

Level of GenAI use allowed:
Level 2: You may use Al for planning, idea development, and research. Your final submission should show how you have developed and refined these ideas.

The full AI Assessment Scale table is available in the Assessment block on the Moodle site.

Your submission will be graded according to the following criteria:

1. Identification and Analysis of Employment Status (5%)

• Accurately identifies and evaluates all relevant factors used to determine whether the individual(s) in the scenario is/are an employee or contractor
• Applies appropriate legal tests and principles to the facts of the case

2. Identification of Factors Relevant to Compensation Entitlement (10%)

• Identifies all relevant statutory and common law factors that determine whether the injured person(s) is/are entitled to compensation
• Demonstrates clear understanding of the legal thresholds and requirements for establishing entitlement

3. Identification and Application of Common Law Principles (10%)

• Identifies all relevant common law actions applicable to the scenario
• Applies these principles logically and accurately to the facts
• Demonstrates understanding of duty of care, breach, causation, and damage where relevant

4. Quality of Argument, Structure, and Academic Writing (5%)

• Essay is logically structured, with a clear flow of ideas and coherent argumentation
• Writing is accurate, professional, and free from spelling and grammatical errors
• Demonstrates evidence of wide reading and appropriate referencing of external sources

Assessment Task: Legal Analysis of a Workplace Incident 

Word limit: 2 500–3 000 words

Format: Essay (Word document only)

Referencing: CQUni Harvard Format

Task Overview After reading the incident scenario provided on the unit Moodle site, you are required to analyse the situation using the legal principles covered in Weeks 7–12 of the course. Your task is to determine whether any provisions of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld) — or the equivalent legislation in other states, if applicable — have been breached.

Your analysis must:

• Identify the relevant duty holders involved in the scenario.
• Explain the scope and nature of their duties under the Act.
• Assess whether any of these duties have been breached, referring to:
  • specific sections of the WHS Act
  • relevant Regulations
  • applicable Codes of Practice
  • any other authoritative guidance material
• Provide a clear, well-reasoned explanation of how the incident occurred and which legal obligations were not met.

Level of GenAI use allowed:
Level 2: You may use Al for planning, idea development, and research. Your final submission should show how you have developed and refined these ideas.

The full AI Assessment Scale table is available in the Assessment block on the Moodle site.

Your submission will be assessed according to the following criteria:

1. Identification of Duty Holders (15%)

• Accurate identification of all relevant duty holders.
• Clear explanation of the extent of each duty.
• Identification of potential penalties associated with breaches.

2. Analysis of Incident Causes and Legislative Breaches (25%)

• Clear explanation of the causes of the incident.
• Accurate identification of breaches of the WHS Act, Regulations, and relevant Codes of Practice.
• Demonstrated understanding of how the legislation applies to the scenario.

3. Academic Quality and Communication (10%)

• Logical structure and coherent flow of ideas.
• Clear, concise writing with correct grammar and spelling.
• Evidence of wide reading and appropriate referencing.