UnitLevel 5Postgraduate

MPH5222 Health and safety risk management leadership and governance

Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

MPH5222 Health and safety risk management leadership and governance is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Alfred Hospital. It needs MPH5243.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2026
Semester 2
Alfred Hospital
Assessment
No exam
3 tasks

This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before MPH5222

After MPH5222

No unit lists MPH5222 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.

Enrolment rules

Corequisite: Must be enrolled in a Postgraduate degree

Overview

In this unit you will undertake a comprehensive exploration of core Health and Safety risk management concepts, risk assessment techniques, and decision-making processes. You will gain a deep understanding of the principles, framework, and process of ISO 31000 risk management standards, including assurance activities. The unit emphasises the comparison and contrast of ISO 31000 risk assessment processes with existing governance and compliance approaches.

Additionally, you will learn to communicate the critical importance of engaging stakeholders in risk assessment and the implementation of effective controls. Upon successful completion of this unit, you will be proficient in demonstrating, explaining, comparing, and communicating key aspects of risk management, preparing them for advanced roles in Health and Safety risk management.

Offerings in 2026

Teaching periodCampusMode
Second semesterAlfred HospitalFlx blk

Assessment

  • Integrated case-based learning and assessment (ICLA) (up to 1,800 words)Written
    30%
  • Workshop-based critical reflection activity (1,800 words)Artefact
    30%
  • Case analysis report (2,400 words)Written
    40%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Describe core Health and Safety risk management concepts, risk assessment techniques and decision-making processes.

  2. 2

    Critically evaluate and apply the principles, framework, and process of ISO 31000 risk management standards including assurance activities.

  3. 3

    Plan, critically evaluate and apply various Health and Safety ISO 31000 risk assessment processes in alignment with existing governance and compliance approaches.

  4. 4

    Communicate the importance of engaging stakeholders in Health and Safety risk assessment activities including implementing effective controls.

Workload and teaching

  • Workshops-

10 hours of off-campus study per week, including:

6 hours self-directed-online learning & 4 hours teacher-directed online learning per week; and

3-day block of face-to-face learning, on-campus.

Learning resources

Required resources

See Moodle for details about required resources.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Dr Tyler Lane
Unit Coordinators
Dr Tyler Lane

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for MPH5222?

You need MPH5243 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.

When is MPH5222 offered?

In 2026, MPH5222 runs in Semester 2 at Alfred Hospital.

Does MPH5222 have an exam?

No. MPH5222 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
5
Study level
Postgraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Organisational unit
Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Not available