Studying online

There are now 2 possible online modes for units:

Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.

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Unit Overview

Description

Insights from the domain of industrial and organisational psychology, in particular what is known regarding behaviour, cognition, perception, and factors that influence these, can make, and have made, major contributions to work health and safety. In this unit, a range of topics based on such insights is covered, including human error and performance shaping factors; well-being and mental health; near misses and threat and error management; safety culture/climate; safety leadership; organising for high reliability/resilience; task analysis and procedure development/compliance; behaviour based safety; and safety communications.

Credit
6 points
Offering
(see Timetable)
AvailabilityLocationMode
Semester 2UWA (Perth)Face to face
Semester 2OnlineOnline timetabled
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) explore a wide range of behaviour, cognition or perception-related factors that have been found to influence work health and safety; (2) become familiar with ways to analyse and manage these factors; (3) decide which human/organisational factors-based work health and safety approach suits which organisation/situation; and (4) demonstrate their understanding of how to implement these human/organisational factors-based approaches.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) quizzes; (2) group assignment; (3) individual assignment; and (4) attendance. Further information is available in the unit outline.

To pass this unit, a student must: (a) achieve an overall mark of 50 per cent or higher for the unit; and (b) achieve the requisite requirements(s) or a mark of 50 per cent or greater, whichever is higher and specified in the unit outline, for the attendance component.

Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit Coordinator(s)
Dr Lisette Kanse
Unit rules
Prerequisites
Enrolment in
53580 Master of Industrial and Organisational Psychology
or 01880/54580 Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Industrial and Organisational Psychology
or 73550 Master of Business Psychology
or 73290 Graduate Certificate in Business Psychology
Incompatibility
Unit(s) PSYC5730 Psychology-based Approaches in Managing Work Health and Safety
Contact hours
3 hours per week for 12 weeks, mix of lectures & activities
Texts

No set textbook, required and recommended readings will be provided through LMS.

  • The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
  • All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
  • Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
  • Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.