This is introductory course in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) provides an overview of the importance of establishing safety management systems and safe operations at work. It establishes the historical context of OHS in alignment with the various related legislations employed in the region.
This course equips OHS students with the practical skills necessary to be effective and efficient in the workplace. Risk assessment is given priority at both qualitative and quantitative levels, with a distinct focus on the qualitative aspect as this is more likely to be used in the field. It also considers that risk assessment is not only mandated legally but also instructive to decision making. In addition, a brief introduction to emergency and evacuation planning is covered.
This course concentrates on human health risk and psychosocial concerns and explores these in context of sectoral safety. Industrial hygiene forms the basis of this course as well as the natural environment which is introduced as important to understanding of the work environment. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and quantify common occupational health hazards.
This course establishes the importance of employing appropriate control strategies towards effective safety management. The Occupational Safety and Health manual document inclusive of policy, organization and arrangements is explored so that participants can grasp the essential element of planning and implementation to ensure effective safety and health management.
Part 1 - Technology Skills
Part 1 is designed to help students to learn how to use the features of the Learning Exchange, without attending a training course. It also helps students to understand the skills needed before they start their programme. This section consists of five subsections. Each subsection provides a list of the topics or tasks that demonstrate the skill level expected and provides access to tutorial information, practical exercises, and a challenge quiz. As students progress through each, they will be required to pass the challenge quiz for each topic area.
Subsections covered include:
● OC Portal
● OC Mail
● Learning Exchange
● ePortfolio
Part 2 - Academic Journey
Part 2 guides students through the expectations of being a postgraduate student of the Global Campus, and the support mechanisms in place to enhance students’ success. This portion of OOL6001 provides an overview of the policies and procedures that govern students’ role in the courses offered. It also identifies the roles and responsibilities of the GC staff that supports each programme, provides guidance on how students should approach their studies, and gives students an opportunity to reflect on their readiness for the programme selected. As with Part 1, there are tutorial information, practical exercises and challenge quizzes.
Subsections covered include:
● Knowing the Academic Support Community
● A Culture of Life-Long Learning
● Assessment Methods
● Graduate Student Skills including Academic Integrity, using Turnitin, Research Skills and Writing Skills
● Regulations and Study Habits
● APA Format & Citation
