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MPH5222 · Health and safety risk management leadership and governance
2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 5Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
In this unit you will undertake a comprehensive exploration of core Health and Safety risk management concepts, risk assessment techniques, and decision-making processes. You will gain a deep understanding of the principles, framework, and process of ISO 31000 risk management standards, including assurance activities. The unit emphasises the comparison and contrast of ISO 31000 risk assessment processes with existing governance and compliance approaches. Additionally, you will learn to communicate the critical importance of engaging stakeholders in risk assessment and the implementation of effective controls. Upon successful completion of this unit, you will be proficient in demonstrating, explaining, comparing, and communicating key aspects of risk management, preparing them for advanced roles in Health and Safety risk management.
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Alfred Hospital | Second semester | Some activities have a choice of on-campus or online teaching activities in a block period (FLX-BLK) |
Assessment
The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Integrated case-based learning and assessment (ICLA) (up to 1,800 words) | Written | 30% | — |
| 2 | Workshop-based critical reflection activity (1,800 words) | Artefact | 30% | — |
| 3 | Case analysis report (2,400 words) | Written | 40% | — |
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
prerequisite
- MPH5243 — Chemical and biological hazards
Learning outcomes
- Describe core Health and Safety risk management concepts, risk assessment techniques and decision-making processes.
- Critically evaluate and apply the principles, framework, and process of ISO 31000 risk management standards including assurance activities.
- Plan, critically evaluate and apply various Health and Safety ISO 31000 risk assessment processes in alignment with existing governance and compliance approaches.
- Communicate the importance of engaging stakeholders in Health and Safety risk assessment activities including implementing effective controls.
Workload
10 hours of off-campus study per week, including: 6 hours self-directed-online learning & 4 hours teacher-directed online learning per week; and 3-day block of face-to-face learning, on-campus.
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Workshops | — |
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