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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Health and Safety Management Fundamentals
Reference BS3961 Version 3
Created March 2017 SCQF Level SCQF 9
Approved May 2017 SCQF Points 15
Amended May 2017 ECTS Points 7.5

Aims of Module
The aim of this module is to develop a critical understanding of the context and key components of health and safety management in the work place.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Critically discuss the factors which oblige organisations to manage health and safety.
2 Review and evaluate the various means by which organisations manage health and safety.
3 Analyse current practices in use in organisations and the implications for all aspects of performance.
4 Communicate knowledge and understanding of key concepts in a clear and concise way, orally and in writing, and through the use of appropriate group involvement techniques to facilitate the learning of others.

Indicative Module Content
The module will seek to develop a good foundation of key aspects in health and safety. These components will include: health and safety law; people and their behaviours; accident investigation, hazard identification and risk management; and safety management systems. The learning will also be supplemented with guest speakers from a variety of industries. This will help develop a deeper understanding of the issues and the context of why health and safety is important, current obligations on employers and employees, health and safety systems and required practices to manage health and safety effectively.

Module Delivery
This module is a lecture based module with student-led seminars, directed self-study and private study.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 40 40
Non-Contact Hours 110 110
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL 150 150
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body    

ASSESSMENT PLAN
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Examination Weighting: 100% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4
Description:

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
The module is assessed by one component: C1 - Examination - 100% weighting. Module Pass Mark = Grade D (40%)
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A 70% or above
B 60% - 69%
C 50% - 59%
D 40% - 49%
E 35% - 39%
F 0% - 34%
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module None.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

ADDITIONAL NOTES
We have yet to agree the exact assessment method(s) to employ to prevent the use of AI, following the teaching team's evaluation of the December 2023 examination. Two suggested options are: 1) Invigilated Exam (100%); 2) Invigilated Exam (70%) and consider a new method for the remaining (30%) such as poster presentation. Please note the content of the description tab [i.e. Method(s) less vulnerable to the use of AI] within the Assessment Plan section is there only for info just now and will be updated accordingly following SAB's consideration of the two suggested assessment options.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 BOYLE, T., 2018. Health and safety: risk management. 5th ed. Wigston: IOSH Services.
2 HEALTH and SAFETY EXECUTIVE, 2013. Managing for health and safety (HSG65). [online]. London: HSE. Available from: http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/hsg65.htm
3 JAIN, A., LEKA, S., and ZWETSLOOT, G., 2018. Managing Health, Safety and Wellbeing: Ethics, Responsibility and Sustainability. Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Springer. Available from: Springer Ebook collections.
4 SATAPATHY, S., REALYVÁSQUEZ-VARGAS, A., and MISHRA, M., 2023. Occupational health safety factors and their impact on the mental health of workers. 1st ed. Singapore: Springer.
5 STRANKS, J., 2016. Health and safety at work: an essential guide for managers. 10th ed. Kogan Page, Limited. Available from: ProQuest Ebook Central.

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