Courses & Units

Risk Management: Property Loss HSP231

This unit is being phased out, no new enrolments are being taken.

This unit is only available to Tasmania Police recruits/professionals.

Introduction

This unit examines the complex social problems concerning property loss, damage and misappropriation through theft,
residential and business burglary, fraud and e
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crime, arson and unlawful fire
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setting and the significant social,
psychological
and physical risks posed to individuals, groups and the community by these forms of behaviour. The
management of these risks through intelligence
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led strategies and forensic responses, drawn from both national and
international research, is analysed and as
sessed. The nexus between alcohol, drug and gambling addictions and
property loss is also examined.

Summary

Unit name Risk Management: Property Loss
Unit code HSP231
Credit points 12.5
College/School College of Arts, Law and Education
School of Social Sciences
Discipline Policing and Emergency Management
Coordinator Doctor Romy Winter
Available as an elective? No
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Intermediate

Availability

This unit is currently unavailable.

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Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate and apply knowledge of the key concepts, legislation, policy and procedures related to the subject matter.
  • Identify, analyse and evaluate relevant issues and arguments, using evidence to justify your answers and /or actions.
  • Communicate knowledge and research/investigation related to the subject matter in an ePortfolio (eWorkbook).

Fee Information

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
not applicable

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Teaching

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Textbooks

Required

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