Workplace Health and Safety
Subject LAWS70053 (2013)
Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2013.
Credit Points: | 12.50 | ||||||||||||
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Level: | 7 (Graduate/Postgraduate) | ||||||||||||
Dates & Locations: | This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2013: October, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here. | ||||||||||||
Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: The total class time is between 24 and 26 hours. Total Time Commitment: Not available | ||||||||||||
Prerequisites: | None | ||||||||||||
Corequisites: | None | ||||||||||||
Recommended Background Knowledge: |
Applicants without legal qualifications should note that subjects are offered in the discipline of law at an advanced graduate level. While every effort will be made to meet the needs of students trained in other fields, concessions will not be made in the general level of instruction or assessment. Most subjects assume the knowledge usually acquired in a degree in law (LLB, JD or equivalent). Applicants should note that admission to some subjects in the Melbourne Law Masters will be dependent upon the individual applicant’s educational background and professional experience. | ||||||||||||
Non Allowed Subjects: | None | ||||||||||||
Core Participation Requirements: |
The Melbourne Law Masters welcomes applications from students with disabilities. The inherent academic requirements for study in the Melbourne Law Masters are:
Students who feel their disability will inhibit them from meeting these inherent academic requirements are encouraged to contact the Disability Liaison Unit: www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/ |
Contact
For more information, contact the Melbourne Law Masters office.
Email: law-masters@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: +61 3 8344 6190
Website: www.law.unimelb.edu.au/masters
Subject Overview: |
Australian governments have publicly committed to implementing nationally uniform laws about workplace health and safety, commencing in January 2012. This development is bringing to fruition a process that began 30 years ago. This subject explores the background to this historical development and examines in detail the content of the new laws, as well as existing laws. By referring to that existing state, territory and Commonwealth body of law, the subject considers the likely practical operation of the new regulatory regime. The subject is taught by a barrister with extensive practical experience in running cases under workplace health and safety laws. Principal topics will include:
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Objectives: |
A student who has successfully completed this subject should:
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Assessment: |
Take-home examination (100%) (5–9 December) or 10,000 word research paper (100%) (29 January 2014) on a topic approved by the subject coordinator |
Prescribed Texts: |
Core subject materials will be provided free of charge to all students. Some subjects require further texts to be purchased. Visit the Melbourne Law Masters website for more information about this subject. |
Breadth Options: | This subject is not available as a breadth subject. |
Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
Links to further information: | http://www.law.unimelb.edu.au/subject/LAWS70053/2013 |
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