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Safety, Security, Health and Environmental Law - SESC8031
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Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Postgraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 6
 
 
Fee Band:   (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
  

Description

Note: SESC8031 is an replacement for both SESC9020 and SESC9030.

This course covers: (i) concepts of law; the judicial and court systems; common law and equity; and the common law of employment and environmental protection; and (ii) specific Australian legislation for safety, health and environment (with a focus on the Acts and Regulations of NSW) for: occupational health and safety; workers compensation and injury management; environmental planning and assessment; environmental protection, security and anti-terrorism laws. The aim of the course is to provide students with an understanding of the legal framework regulating health, safety, security, welfare and environmental legislation impacting on organisations.

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© The University of New South Wales (CRICOS Provider No.: 00098G), 2004-2011. The information contained in this Handbook is indicative only. While every effort is made to keep this information up-to-date, the University reserves the right to discontinue or vary arrangements, programs and courses at any time without notice and at its discretion. While the University will try to avoid or minimise any inconvenience, changes may also be made to programs, courses and staff after enrolment. The University may also set limits on the number of students in a course.