Undergraduate TAS-ZAS116-2021

Regulatory Challenges

Duration

14 weeks

Study method

100% online

Available loans

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Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

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Subject details

What you'll learn

Upon completion of this subject, the student should be able to:

Describe the regulatory and broader stakeholder framework that applied science industries operate in
Identify and apply established tools to navigate regulatory challenges of applied science industries
Analyse potential ethical, environmental and economic risks of non-compliance with regulation in the context of applied science industry

Topics covered

- Mind Mapping
- Common Stakeholders
- Industry Specific Stakeholders
- Tools for Product Safety
- Tools for Environment & Biosecurity
- Identification of Hazards
- Tools for Business Practices
- Assessing Consequences and Likelihoods
- Mitigation of Risk

Entry requirements

No eligibility requirements

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

In this subject, you will be introduced to the regulatory environment that applied science enterprises operate in. In particular, you will explore the regulatory challenges of product safety, biosecurity and environment protection, as well as business practices inherent in product development, manufacture and commercialisation. As an integral part of your studies you will gain familiarity with various bodies (including local, state and federal government) that regulate applied science enterprises. You will also learn how various tools including Australian and international standards support regulatory compliance by business. You will apply your knowledge to work-based scenarios that explore key compliance questions.

Assessments

Engagement Task 1: Industries of Interest (0%%)
Engagement Task 2: Pros and Cons (0%%)
Stakeholder Concept Map (20%%)
Compliance Tool Application Presentation (40%%)
Risk Management Plan – Workshop and Report (40%%)

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