Undergraduate CUR-CME109-2019

Construction Project Safety Management

Previously CUR-CME207-2018

Secure a foundation in safety, health and welfare management in construction. Understand the legal responsibilities of providing safe workplaces. Study safety standards and record breaches. Apply principles and processes in real industry settings.

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Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% online

Available loans

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Assessments

Subjects may require attendance

Prior study

Required

Study terms

25 Nov 2019
01 Jun 2020
30 Nov 2020

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University ranking

2019
2020

Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

apply occupational health and safety principles and processes to construction industry scenarios.
evaluate the role of the construction/project manager with regard to ensuring a safe working environment.
analyze the application of occupational health and safety standards to record safety breaches.

Topics covered

- An Eye-opener to Safety
- Safety Culture
- Safety Culture: Incentives to Adopt
- Developing Safety Culture
- WHS Regulations
- Managing Risk Associated with Fall and Excavation
- Heat and Cold Stress
- Vibration and Fatigue
- Noise
- Learning Curve
- Innovations in Safety
Study resources
- Instructional methods
  - Audio/Video conferencing
  - Discussion forum/Discussion Board
  - Online assignment submission
  - Standard Media
  - Web links
- Online materials
  - Online Assessment
  - Printable format materials
  - Resources and Links

Entry requirements

Equivalent subjects

You cannot enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

CUR-CME207-Construction Project Safety Management

You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:

CUR-CME101-Low Rise Construction

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

This subject was previously known as CME207 Construction Project Safety Management.

Management processes used in the application of occupational health and safety in the construction workplace and relevant safety acts and awards. Professional practices related to health and safety.

Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.

Find out more about the Academic Integrity module

Assessments

Report & Presentation (35%)
Reflection (25%)
Invigilated Exam (40%)

Textbooks

Current study term (24 Nov 19 to 23 Feb 20)

Textbooks are not required.

Next study term (31 May 20 to 30 Aug 20)

Textbook information is pending.

Related degrees

undergraduate CUR-CME-DEG-2019

Bachelor of Applied Science Construction Management

2 available majors

Level 4 Subjects - Professional
Level 4 Subjects - Honours