Introduction
This unit examines the new harmonized national work, health and safety legislation, associated regulations and codes of practice and the roles that police play in their implementation. This includes interventions dealing with dynamic and formal risk assessments including hazard identification, management and emergency response. Particular attention is also placed on (i) accident/incident scene safety, (ii) critical incident stress management and (iii) road-use policing and the role of police in managing vehicle interceptions and pursuits, including the development of appropriate attitudes and skills of officers driving police vehicles to ensure the safety of other road-users and the community.
Summary
| Unit name | Workplace and Community Safety |
| Unit code | PEM103 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Health School of Paramedicine and Public Safety |
| Discipline | Policing and Emergency Management |
| Coordinator | Doctor James Dwyer |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Introductory |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Learning Outcomes
- Develop appropriate skills to ensure the safety of road users and the community.
- Critically assess dynamic and formal risk assessment strategies.
- Apply knowledge of incident scene safety.
- Apply knowledge of vehicle interception and pursuits.
- Apply legislation, regulations and codes of practice related to OH&S, including incident stress management.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Teaching
| Assessment | Direct Observations of Procedural Skills (5%)|Individual, summative assessment (10%)|Individual, summative assessment (15%)|End of Module Exam (20%)|Demonstration (50%) |
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| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
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