Safety, Security, Health and Environmental Law - SESC8031


	Faculty: Faculty of Science
	School: School of Risk and Safety Sciences
	Course Outline: http://www.safesci.unsw.edu.au
	Campus: Kensington Campus
	Career: Postgraduate
	Units of Credit: 6
	EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
	Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 6
	Excluded: SESC9020, SESC9030
	Fee Band: 2 (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.