16317 Risk and Safety Management
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Credit points: 6 cp
Subject level:
Undergraduate
Result type: Grade and marksRequisite(s): 16467 Built Environment Law and Ethics AND 16912 Construction Project Management Principles
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses.
There are course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Description
This is a core subject normally undertaken in the third year of the Bachelor of Construction Project Management. This subject provides a framework for the management of occupational health and safety (OHS) and risk on construction projects. Safety is one of the most important issues on construction projects and there are stringent legal obligations placed on contractors and construction managers through OHS legislation and other legislation/codes of practice. These requirements are examined in detail as are concomitant workers compensation and insurance obligations. Management practices to ensure and maintain a safe working place throughout the course of a project are covered and students are presented with the many issues, challenges and problems that are faced in achieving this. Effective risk management practices are at the core of safety management and the integration of the two is investigated. The subject provides an overview of project risk management generally and the main theories of risk causation and implications for management. The techniques and methods used for risk identification, evaluation and response are examined in detail and contextualised to cover the risks typically faced by project stakeholders (including safety). Students are challenged to develop project risk management systems including methods of monitoring and controlling risks.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
| a. | Understand the processes involved in the PMBOK Competency Unit for Project Risk Management |
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| b. | Demonstrate an understanding of the main safety legislative requirements for construction projects |
| c. | Outline the main project management principles, responsibilities and procedures in relation to risk and safety management |
| d. | Recognise the inter-relationship between risk and safety management on projects |
| e. | Recognise the main factors affecting safety on construction projects |
| f. | Manage a construction project in a safe manner and meet legislative requirements |
| g. | Identify and reduce the impact of risk on construction projects |
| h. | Prepare a risk and safety management plan for a medium sized project |
| i. | Discuss the main issues and challenges for risk and safety management including international perspectives and differences |
Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)
This subject also contributes to the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes:
- Ability to identify ethical issues and concerns (A.1)
- Ability to apply informed sound ethical judgments in professional contexts (A.3)
- Ability to work effectively in project teams in professional contexts (C.2)
- Openness to consideration of creative and innovative ideas (I.1)
- Ability to provide and utilise innovative and creative solutions to industry/project issues and problems (I.2)
- Ability to understand and operate effectively within the social, legal and technical framework of the design and construction process (P.1)
- Ability to apply the body of knowledge underpinning construction project management practice (P.2)
- Ability to appreciate changing methods of project procurement, advances in construction technology and new developments in digital technologies (P.7)
- Ability to identify efficiencies in the sustainable deployment and management of resources (P.8)
- Ability to engage in critical and reflective thinking in built environment contexts (R.1)
- Ability to engage in independent research and self-motivated learning (R.2)
- Ability to effectively engage critical and independent thinking in the interpretation of theory and its practical application (R.3)
- Ability to apply research to facilitate critical thinking and problem solving processes (R.4)
- Ability to source, evaluate and use information within defined parameters (R.5)
Teaching and learning strategies
The learning activities in this subject involve a variety of face-to-face lectures, class discussions, tutorials, online learning, independent research and examination. Emphasis is placed on student pre-reading of subject material with lectures providing an overview of this material and discussion of key issues. Regular guest lectures from industry practitioners will be utilised to demonstrate current practical applications of subject content. The tutorial program utilises pre-reading quizzes, case studies, student group work, student presentations and experiential exercises to link theory and application. Independent research will involve students researching risk and safety management on construction projects and writing a technical report on a case study project. A formal examination will be utilized to assess student understanding of the subject content. This will be complemented by independent student reading. Students are further supported through the use of UTS Online to provide a variety of teaching and learning materials.
Content (topics)
- Overview of risk and safety management on construction projects
- PMBOK Competency Units/Knowledge Areas in Project Risk Management
- Safety on Construction Projects – An International Perspective
- Occupational Health and Safety Theory
- Occupational Health and Safety Legislation & Codes of Practice
- Occupational Health and Safety Practice
- Insurance and Workers Compensation Schemes
- Establishing, maintaining and managing a safe construction site
- Site Safety Supervision
- Leading edge management concepts (lean construction, etc.)
- Risk Management Approaches & Methodologies
- Risk Identification, Evaluation, Analysis and Treatment
- Risk Response, Crisis Management & Recovery
- Risk and Opportunity Management
- Software Applications and Systems
- Contemporary issues and challenges
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Class Work (individual & group) - Class Quizzes & Tutorial Exercises
| Intent: | The purpose of this assessment task is to ensure that students are learning on a weekly basis |
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| Objective(s): | This task addresses the following subject learning objectives: a, b, c, d, e, g and h This task also addresses the following course intended learning outcomes that are linked with a code to indicate one of the five CAPRI graduate attribute categories (e.g. C.1, A.3, P.4, etc.): A.1, C.2, I.2 and P.2 |
| Type: | Quiz/test |
| Groupwork: | Individual |
| Weight: | 20% |
Assessment task 2: Technical Report (group) - Risk Management Technical Report
| Intent: | The purpose of this assessment task is for students to understand what is required to develop technical industry reports and effective risk and safety management plans on construction projects and to demonstrate this understanding by developing a technical risk and safety management report on an actual construction project. |
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| Objective(s): | This task addresses the following subject learning objectives: a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h and i This task also addresses the following course intended learning outcomes that are linked with a code to indicate one of the five CAPRI graduate attribute categories (e.g. C.1, A.3, P.4, etc.): C.2, P.2, R.1, R.2, R.3, R.4 and R.5 |
| Type: | Report |
| Groupwork: | Group, group assessed |
| Weight: | 30% |
| Length: | 20-25 Pages (excluding appendices) |
Assessment task 3: Formal Exam - Closed book examination
| Intent: | The purpose of this assessment task is to assess student understanding of the subject content. |
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| Objective(s): | This task addresses the following subject learning objectives: a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h and i This task also addresses the following course intended learning outcomes that are linked with a code to indicate one of the five CAPRI graduate attribute categories (e.g. C.1, A.3, P.4, etc.): A.1, A.3, I.1, P.1, P.2, P.7, P.8, R.1 and R.3 |
| Type: | Examination |
| Groupwork: | Individual |
| Weight: | 50% |
Minimum requirements
Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of all classes held during the semester.
Required texts
1. Loosemore, M., Raftery, J., Reilly, C. & Higgon, D. (2006), Risk Management in Projects, 2nd Ed., Taylor & Francis, London
2. AS/NZS ISO 31000-2009 Risk Management - Principles & Guidelines
3. Selected Readings (provided online during the semester)
Other resources
1. Burtonshaw-Gunn, S.A. (2017), Risk and Financial Management in Construction, 1st Edition, Routledge
2. Zou, P. & Sunindijo, R. (2015), Strategic Safety Management in Construction and Engineering, Wiley-Blackwell
3. PMI (2017), A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), 6th Ed, Project Management Institute
4. Standards Australia (2017), HB 205-2017: Managing Health & Safety Related Risk Handbook, Standards Australia, Sydney
