CQUniversity Unit Profile
SAFE20012 Specialisation Contexts and Methods 1
Specialisation Contexts and Methods 1
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General Information

Overview

This unit provides students with the opportunity to examine the context, analytical tools and problem solving methods appropriate to their selected area of specialisation within the course.

Details

Career Level: Postgraduate
Unit Level: Level 8
Credit Points: 12
Student Contribution Band: 8
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.25

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

There are no requisites for this unit.

Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).

Offerings For Term 2 - 2017

Distance

Attendance Requirements

All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).

Residential Schools

This unit has a Compulsory Residential School for distance mode students and the details are:
Click here to see your Residential School Timetable.

Class and Assessment Overview

Recommended Student Time Commitment

Each 12-credit Postgraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 25 hours of study per week, making a total of 300 hours for the unit.

Class Timetable

Bundaberg, Cairns, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Rockhampton, Townsville
Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney

Assessment Overview

1. Portfolio
Weighting: 60%
2. Written Assessment
Weighting: 40%

Assessment Grading

This is a pass/fail (non-graded) unit. To pass the unit, you must pass all of the individual assessment tasks shown in the table above.

Previous Student Feedback

Feedback, Recommendations and Responses

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from Have Your Say

Feedback

Students requested additional feedback as the literature review is a new style of writing, suggesting that feedback on the draft would be useful.

Recommendation

Consideration will be given to scheduling of pre-submission sessions for the vetting of drafts.

Unit Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
  1. Interpret, discuss and apply contemporary principles, theories, paradigms, models and methods relating to your selected area of specialisation.
  2. Identify and assess the context and key issues relevant to your selected area of specialisation.
  3. Evaluate contemporary measures for the prevention, control or management of risks associated with key issues in your selected area of specialisation.
Alignment of Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Graduate Attributes
N/A Level
Introductory Level
Intermediate Level
Graduate Level
Professional Level
Advanced Level

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes

Assessment Tasks Learning Outcomes
1 2 3
1 - Portfolio - 60%
2 - Written Assessment - 40%

Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes

Graduate Attributes Learning Outcomes
1 2 3
1 - Knowledge
2 - Communication
3 - Cognitive, technical and creative skills
4 - Research
5 - Self-management
6 - Ethical and Professional Responsibility
7 - Leadership
8 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes

Assessment Tasks Graduate Attributes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 - Portfolio - 60%
2 - Written Assessment - 40%
Textbooks and Resources

Textbooks

Prescribed

Doing Your Literature Review - Traditional & Systematic Techniques

Edition: 1st (2011)
Authors: Jesson, JK, Matheson, L & Lacey, FM
SAGE
London London , UK
ISBN: 978-84860-154-3
Binding: Paperback

Additional Textbook Information

The textbook should be accessible as an ebook from the CQU Library.

IT Resources

You will need access to the following IT resources:
  • CQUniversity Student Email
  • Internet
  • Unit Website (Moodle)
Referencing Style

All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: Harvard (author-date)

For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.

Teaching Contacts
Aldo Raineri Unit Coordinator
a.raineri@cqu.edu.au
Schedule
Week 1 Begin Date: 10 Jul 2017

Module/Topic

Introduction and Unit Overview

Introduction to specialist stream mentors

Chapter

Supplementary readings

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 2 Begin Date: 17 Jul 2017

Module/Topic

Reviewing the literature

Introduction to specialist stream mentors

Chapter

Chapters 1, 2 and 5

Supplementary readings

Events and Submissions/Topic

Virtual Residential School

Week 3 Begin Date: 24 Jul 2017

Module/Topic

Taking a critical approach

Individual consultation with specialist stream mentor

Chapter

Chapters 3 and 4

Supplementary readings

Readings set by specialist stream mentor

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 4 Begin Date: 31 Jul 2017

Module/Topic

Writing up the review

Individual consultation with specialist stream mentor

Chapter

Chapter 6

Supplementary readings

Readings set by specialist stream mentor

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 5 Begin Date: 07 Aug 2017

Module/Topic

Referencing and plagiarism

Individual consultation with specialist stream mentor

Chapter

Chapter 9

Supplementary readings

Readings set by specialist stream mentor

Events and Submissions/Topic

Progress Report 1

Vacation Week Begin Date: 14 Aug 2017

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 6 Begin Date: 21 Aug 2017

Module/Topic

Individual consultation with specialist stream mentor

Chapter

Readings set by specialist stream mentor

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 7 Begin Date: 28 Aug 2017

Module/Topic

Individual consultation with specialist stream mentor

Chapter

Readings set by specialist stream mentor

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 8 Begin Date: 04 Sep 2017

Module/Topic

Individual consultation with specialist stream mentor

Chapter

Readings set by specialist stream mentor

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 9 Begin Date: 11 Sep 2017

Module/Topic

Individual consultation with specialist stream mentor

Chapter

Readings set by specialist stream mentor

Events and Submissions/Topic

Progress Report 2

Week 10 Begin Date: 18 Sep 2017

Module/Topic

Individual consultation with specialist stream mentor

Chapter

Readings set by specialist stream mentor

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 11 Begin Date: 25 Sep 2017

Module/Topic

Individual consultation with specialist stream mentor

Chapter

Readings set by specialist stream mentor

Events and Submissions/Topic

Literature Review Due: Week 11 Monday (25 Sept 2017) 10:00 am AEST
Week 12 Begin Date: 02 Oct 2017

Module/Topic

Individual consultation with specialist stream mentor

Chapter

Readings set by specialist stream mentor

Events and Submissions/Topic

Review/Exam Week Begin Date: 09 Oct 2017

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Reflective Journal and SWOT Analysis Due: Review/Exam Week Monday (9 Oct 2017) 10:00 am AEST
Exam Week Begin Date: 16 Oct 2017

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Term Specific Information

This unit is an individualised reading course negotiated between the student and their specialist stream facilitator. The following specialist streams are offered:

Human Factors Engineering

This stream can cover any area of human factors which a student wishes to explore and can include topics such as human error, human factors integration, human factors design, safety culture and climate, ergonomics, the discipline of humans factors, fatigue management and organisational ergonomics.

Risk Engineering

This specialisation is designed to provide a deeper understanding of the management of risk throughout the life-cycle of an asset and will enable students to deliver effective safety leadership in the development of significant infrastructure projects. Topics wills include understanding the common risk assessment tables, qualitative and quantitative risk assessment, reliability analysis of common cause failure modes, using redundancy to build safety, risk management through an asset's life-cycle and the rational and content of the safety case for major hazard facilities, infrastructure projects and major assets.

Event Safety Management

This specialisation explore the various factors that need to be considered in order to stage a safe event and introduces students to the new discipline of crowd science. Topics include the identification of event hazards and risks, legal liability, attendee behaviour, event safety planning, risk management and analysis for events, capacity planning, emergency planning, contingency planning, business continuity and organisational resilience.

Assessment Tasks

1 Portfolio

Assessment Title
Reflective Journal and SWOT Analysis

Task Description

Part A - Reflective Journal (30%)

Throughout the 12 weeks of the course, students will develop and maintain a reflective journal which identifies and captures:

- the major issues and key learnings from each learning theme;

- the students' thoughts and reflections in relation to each theme;

- any gaps or limitations in contemporary knowledge in relation to each theme;

- any implications and learnings which inform the students' own professional practice and development.

The journal should demonstrate a clear understanding of the major relevant issues in the selected area of specialisation.

Part B - SWOT Analysis (20%)

Students will use the reflective journal and the literature review as the basis of a SWOT analysis to evaluate contemporary measures for the prevention, control and management of risks associated with the selected topic.

Part C - Progress Reports (10%)

Students will submit 2 progress reports indicating work undertaken.


Assessment Due Date

Review/Exam Week Monday (9 Oct 2017) 10:00 am AEST

Portfolio items are to be submitted as per the schedule, but no later than this due date


Return Date to Students

Exam Week Friday (20 Oct 2017)


Weighting
60%

Assessment Criteria

1. Demonstrate a clear understanding of the major relevant issues in the selected area of specialisation - 30%

2. Evaluate contemporary measures for the prevention, control and management of risk associated with key issues in the selected area of specialsiation - 20%

3. Logical and concise conclusions are drawn from the evidence - 30%

4. Presentation is clear and well structured and writing style is impartial, logical and scholarly - 10%

5. Appropriate use of quotations and citations that are consistent with Harvard referencing style - 10%


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Interpret, discuss and apply contemporary principles, theories, paradigms, models and methods relating to your selected area of specialisation.
  • Identify and assess the context and key issues relevant to your selected area of specialisation.


Graduate Attributes
  • Knowledge
  • Communication
  • Cognitive, technical and creative skills
  • Research

2 Written Assessment

Assessment Title
Literature Review

Task Description

Students are required to submit a review of the literature based on their research, analysis and discussions during the unit in relation to a negotiated topic relevant to their area of specialisation. The review must explore, explain and critique the contemporary body of knowledge relating to the topic as well as address both the context and methods of the broader specialisation domain within which it sits. The review must draw from reliable Australian and international sources.

The review should be structured in a manner that incorporates:

- Background to the topic, including relevance to specialisation;

- Theoretical base/framework of the topic;

- Important studies/report sin the area; and

- Critical analysis of the topic.


Assessment Due Date

Week 11 Monday (25 Sept 2017) 10:00 am AEST


Return Date to Students

Review/Exam Week Friday (13 Oct 2017)


Weighting
40%

Assessment Criteria

1. Identify and assess the context and key issues relevant to the selected area of specialisation - 30%

2. Interpret, discuss and apply contemporary principles, theories, paradigms, models and methods relevant to the selected area of specialisation - 30%

3. Analysis, interpretation and evaluation of the literature/evidence is objective - 20%

4. Presentation is clear and well structured and writing style is impartial, logical and scholarly - 10%

5. Appropriate use of quotations and citations that are consistent with Harvard referencing style - 10%


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Evaluate contemporary measures for the prevention, control or management of risks associated with key issues in your selected area of specialisation.


Graduate Attributes
  • Knowledge
  • Communication
  • Cognitive, technical and creative skills
  • Research
  • Self-management
  • Ethical and Professional Responsibility
  • Leadership

Academic Integrity Statement

As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.

Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.

When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.

Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.

As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.

What is a breach of academic integrity?

A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.

Why is academic integrity important?

A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.

Where can I get assistance?

For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.

What can you do to act with integrity?