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
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After MPH5222
No unit lists MPH5222 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
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 period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Alfred Hospital | Flx blk |
Assessment
- Integrated case-based learning and assessment (ICLA) (up to 1,800 words)Written30%
- Workshop-based critical reflection activity (1,800 words)Artefact30%
- Case analysis report (2,400 words)Written40%
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
Describe core Health and Safety risk management concepts, risk assessment techniques and decision-making processes.
- 2
Critically evaluate and apply the principles, framework, and process of ISO 31000 risk management standards including assurance activities.
- 3
Plan, critically evaluate and apply various Health and Safety ISO 31000 risk assessment processes in alignment with existing governance and compliance approaches.
- 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.