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1 Post Graduate iploma/msc Occupational Safety and health Management Programme Specification 1. Programme title Occupational Safety and Health Management 2. warding institution Middlesex University 3. Teaching institution Middlesex University 4. Programme accredited by Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) 5. Final qualification Post Graduate iploma/msc Occupational Safety and health Management. cademic year Language of study English 8. Mode of study 9. riteria for admission to the programme Evidence that have capacity to work at level 4+ for example: Good honours degree, 2.2 or above or equivalent qualification in a relevant branch of science or technology e.g. environmental health engineering, construction and manufacturing. Professional iploma together with professional experience e.g. NEOSH, S Equivalent work based experience may be considered at the discretion of the programme team and may require submission of a piece of work. 10. ims of the programme 1

2 The programme aims to provide students with the skills and expertise to enable them to critically evaluate risk management strategies as they relate to the field of occupational safety and health. t the end of the core programme (PGip) the student will have acquired the following. n advanced coherent body of theoretical and applied professional knowledge. holistic, multi-disciplinary understanding of the scientific, legislative, policy, technical and managerial skills on which to base professional competence in relation to occupational safety and health. higher critical awareness of the inter-relationship between the workplace culture, the work place environment and health n informed, critical and imaginative attitude towards post graduate and professional practice. The ability to critically appraise risk in a variety of complex occupational situations and design and implement management solutions to reduce risk. Refined communication skills providing the ability to communicate using a variety of media to specialist, senior executives and non-specialist on matters pertaining to occupational safety and health. MSc For those undertaking the MSc the students will build on the above by: Undertaking a major piece of research at masters level involving the design, planning, implementation and critical evaluation of an area of occupational safety and health using appropriate methodologies, data collection and evaluation. 11. Programme outcomes 2

3 . knowledge and understanding of: 1. etailed legislative, technical and scientific knowledge to effect OHS interventions in a wide range of complex situations 2. wide range of management strategies to create, implement and control safe and healthy systems of work. 3. Hazard nalysis, risk assessment, risk modelling and operational risk management 4. Self-reflective practice. 5. The influence and importance of the Safety and health & Safety culture of an organisation.. The chemical, physical and biological hazards in the workplace, together with their potential to act synergistically to impact detrimentally on health.. Individual and group behavioural issues in improving safety and health practice. 8. omprehensive and detailed knowledge of risk management and application within practice. 9. Experience in application of research approaches, techniques and methodology. Teaching/learning methods Students gain knowledge and understanding through attendance in lectures, seminars, and through a variety of directed and self directed learning activities e.g. group projects, case study analysis. The use of case studies that reflect actual workplace environments are essential in enabling the student to relate knowledge to the practical situations in which they are likely to practice in the future. The use of e-learning strategies is also integrated into the teaching and learning strategies through the use of professional on line data bases such as arbour index, HSE campaign sites. OSIS plus will also be used to encourage independent study and formative assessment through the use of interactive exercises and quizzes, links to external sources of information and Pod cast presentation and lecture notes available to the student for downloading. The use of the message board and interactive chat room facility will also be encourage to raise debate and discussion on key subject area. ssessment Students knowledge and understanding is assessed formatively & summatively by and combination of coursework, and case studies designed to reflect current working, cultural and physical environments likely to be experienced by students in their future professional activities. Presentations will also be used as a formative assessment with written feedback given rapidly to progress learning and understanding. Examinations are necessary in certain modules to ensure that students have retained certain key elements of knowledge essential for their future professional activities. 3

4 . ognitive (thinking) skills 1. ritically analyse and appraise good practice in the management of OHS 2. Evaluate the design and results of audit, and investigative analysis and the application of tools and methods in formulating action plans. 3. Reflect on own practice and select from a range of options best mechanism to influence others to achieve best practice 4. Select appropriate approaches to investigations in complex situations. 5. Problem solve at both and individual problem level and within the context of a range of problems, and prioritise a range of options and select appropriate communication formats to convey solutions.. Undertake formal academic research. ritical appraisal of risk perception influences of human behaviour, risk management and risk analysis. Teaching/learning methods Students learn these cognitive skills through case study analysis of practical workplace problems relevant to current working practices, group and mini seminars and Workshops will help students articulate ideas, reflect on their understanding and learn from others in a constructive environment. E-learning facilities available on OSIS plus such as interactive exercises and quizzes will help develop cognitive skills. ssessment Student's cognitive skills are assessed formatively & summatively by essay, case study and written examination, research proposal and research project. The assessment of cognitive skills are integrated into the examinations through the use of part-seen elements of the exams which relate to scenarios commonly experienced by health and safety professionals. 4

5 . Practical skills 1. e able to apply, autonomously, a range of inspection and investigation techniques from both innovative and standard techniques. 2. e able to make recommendations and articulate solutions on a proposed course of action in relation to OHS problems to senior executives, safety representatives and enforcement bodies in a professional manner. 3. ritically appraise guidance, legislation and complex data and communicate their implications to a wide range of personnel 1. Work within teams to problem solve and act as the team leader and specialist adviser to improve safety and health practice. 2. Select and manage information in relation to safety and health. 3. Implement and operationalise good management practice in Occupational Safety and health. 4. Undertake a substantial academic investigation and articulate the findings.. Post - Graduate skills On completion of this programme the successful student will be able to: 1. ommunicate effectively both written and verbally 2. Team work in a professional manner with fellow students to solve problems. 3. Effective learning through independent study 4. Use the range of Information technology on offer to search for peer reviewed, legislative and professional guidance literature 5. emonstrate personal and career development in a professional capacity.. Enhanced numeracy skills required at level 4. Effectively manage their time throughout the course of study Teaching/learning methods Students learn practical skills through interactive participation in modules. The modules have been designed to encourage practical work as appropriate, for example workplace inspections and risk assessments, practical workplace visits to view and identify a range of hazardous working environments. The use if the interactive workplace environment created in the environmental health laboratory allows students the opportunity to view work equipment and machinery type hazards and handle and use a variety of occupational hygiene and noise monitoring equipment. ssessment Students practical skills are assessed formatively & summatively by practical inspection and report writing and in part by the use of case study assessments. Some modules also assess presentation skills formatively as a way of improving verbal communications skills often required in professional practice. Teaching/learning methods Students learn key skills through participation in all elements the programme, in particular group work, exercises and the completion of research methods and MSc dissertation process of planning, researching and resourcing for MSc students. ssessment Post -graduate skills are integrated into all forms of assessment. In particular the research methods as an essential element of the course and final dissertation for MSc programmes will ensure the development and assessment of the key skills. 5

6 12. Programme structure Overall structure of the programme Students will study for 24 weeks over two terms, utumn and Winter terms for those Starting in September. There are breaks at hristmas and Easter. ssessments are carried out throughout the semester in both terms with examinations being held in the summer. The programme is divided into study units called modules. Each module has a credit value of 30 credits, except the project, which is 0 credits in size. Each 30 credit module represents approximately 300 hours of student learning, endeavour and assessment. To obtain the Post Graduate iploma in Occupational Safety and Health Management a student will need to have achieved 120 credits of learning at level 4. For the M.Sc. students will need to also have completed the project (180 credits in total). N. The programme operates as a long year programme Levels and modules OMPULSORY OPTIONL PROGRESSION REQUIREMENTS Students must take all of the following: lternative level 4 Research Methods Pg/MSc Students must take all of the following: PRS 404 Risk management Techniques PRS4199 Scientific Research Methods PRS431 Managing Hazardous gents & their effects in the Workplace PRS431 Managing Workplace and Work Equipment Hazards For the MSc: PRS499 Project Module Students must complete PRS404, PRS4199, PRS431 & PRS431 before progressing onto PRS499. Part-time students must complete PRS404 and PRS4199 before progressing onto the 2 nd year of study Non-compensatable modules Module level Module code

7 ll modules are non compensatable 13. urriculum map See attached. 14. Information about assessment regulations The regulations applying to the programme are those common to the University, except that where modules are multiply assessed all elements need to be passed at a minimum grade of 1 on the University 20 Point Scale. Self deferral is not permitted. 15. Placement opportunities, requirements and support (if applicable) Many students particularly part-time students will often be working in a safety and health role although it not a necessary component of the degree as both full-time and part-time students will be exposed to a variety of practical exercises and case studies with input from existing practitioners to enable them to put the learning into context. Placement experience will be encouraged as this will enhance the learning experience and graduates will become graduate members of IOSH which will require them to complete 2 year professional development post qualification with supporting P provided by the university. 1. Future careers (if applicable) Increased skills in Occupational Health & Safety, risk assessment, auditing and an enhanced knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety management will improve students overall value to employers and the profession. Students ability to take on a senior management role in OSH within an organisation will be advanced. The programme enables students to begin or enhance a career in Occupational Safety & Management and provide the underpinning academic requirements for chartered membership of IOSH. 1. Particular support for learning (if applicable) LR facilities at Hendon, Microbiology Laboratory, Science Laboratories, arbour Index, specialist external lecturers, specialist safety and health equipment and materials. 18. JS code (or other relevant coding system)

8 19. Relevant Q subject benchmark group(s) Health Studies, io-sciences 20. Reference Points The following reference points were used in designing the programme: Middlesex University (200) Learning Framework ocument Middlesex University (200/8) Guide and Regulations Enhancing Learning, Teaching and ssessment Strategy ( ) School of Health and Social Sciences (2004). ssuring cademic Quality and Standards hartered Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) ccreditation standards National Training Organisation for Employment standards for Occupational Safety & Health (ENTO) 21. Other information Please note: this specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve if s/he takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided. More detailed information can be found in the University Regulations and the Programme Handbook Please note programme specifications provide a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve if s/he takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided. More detailed information about the programme can be found in the rest of your programme handbook and the University Regulations. 8

9 urriculum map for Post Graduate iploma/msc Occupational Safety and health Management This section shows the highest level at which programme outcomes are to be achieved by all graduates, and maps programme learning outcomes against the modules in which they are assessed. Programme learning outcomes Knowledge and understanding 1 etailed legislative, technical and scientific knowledge to effect OHS interventions in a wide range of complex situations 2 wide range of management strategies to create, implement and control safe and healthy systems of work. 1 2 Practical skills e able to apply, autonomously, a range of inspection and investigation techniques from both innovative and standard techniques. e able to make recommendations and articulate solutions on a proposed course of action in relation to OHS problems to senior executives, safety representatives and enforcement bodies in a professional manner. 3 Hazard nalysis, risk assessment, risk modelling and operational risk management 3 ritically appraise guidance, legislation and complex data and communicate their implications to a wide range of personnel 4 Self-reflective practice. 4 Work within teams to problem solve and act as the team leader and specialist adviser to improve safety and health practice The influence and importance of the safety and health culture of an organisation. The chemical, physical and biological hazards in the workplace, together with their potential to act synergistically to impact detrimentally on health. Individual and group behavioural issues in improving safety and health practice omprehensive and detailed knowledge of risk management and application within practice Experience in application of research approaches, techniques and methodology ognitive skills 5 Select and manage information in relation to safety and health. Implement and operationalise good management practice in Occupational Safety and health. Undertake a substantial academic investigation and articulate the findings Key skills 1 ritically analyse and appraise good practice in the management of OHS 1 e self reflective in professional practice

10 Evaluate the design and results of audit, and investigative analysis and the application of tools and methods in formulating action plans Reflect on own practice and select from a range of options best mechanism to influence others to achieve best practice Select appropriate approaches to investigations in complex situations. Problem solve at both and individual problem level and within the context of a range of problems, and prioritise a range of options and select appropriate communication formats to convey solutions Managing tasks and solving problems on their own with minimal supervision Effective learning Information technology Personal and career development Undertake formal academic research Numeracy ritical appraisal of risk perception, influences of human behaviour, risk management and risk analysis Time Management Programme outcomes Highest level achieved by all graduates urriculum map for PGip/M.Sc. in Occupational Safety and Health Management This map shows the main measurable learning outcomes of the programme and the modules in which they are assessed. Module ode Risk Managem ent with OHS ase studies PRS X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

11 Managing Hazardou s gents and effect in the Workplac e Managing Workplac e and Work Equipmen t Hazards Scientific Research Methods MSc Project PRS 431 PRS 431 PRS 4199 HSS 499 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 8