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Specifically the objectives ofthis unit are to enable students to:
Understand the nature and strategic importance of human resources as an asset
and the link to the achievement ofthe organisation's business objectives,
productivity and quality outcomes.
Experiment with various theories, techniques and approaches to dealing with
people-related problems and issues through the use of situation analysis,
experiential learning and skills development.
Understand the importance of contemporary recruitrnent and selection issues and
their effect on organisations, e.g. links between business strategy, recruitrnent
and selection, and organisational culture.
Build skills in recruiting, interviewing and problem solving.
Build skills of personal reflection.
Develop research skills through independent enquiry.
Build on fundamental academic skills such as: research in the library; analysis and
synthesis; written and verbal communication skills; report and essay writing
skills; interviewing and questioning skills; presentation skills; self reliance and
intellectual independence; time management -goal setting and planning.
OH300
Human Resource Development
12.5 Credit Points. 30 nominal Hours - Prerequisite: Nil - Assessment: Research
Report 40%, Presentation of Research Report 10%, Reflective Essay 50%
Aims & Objectives
There are two main sections to Human Resource Development, namely Training and
Development, and Career Management and Planning. Training and Developmentfocuses
on the improvementofthe knowledge, skills and attitude of individuals. Career planning
refers to the activities performed by an individual, with the assistance of others, to
establish a career plan within the context of an organisation. Career management refers
to the activities which an organisation may organise and undertake to develop th~ir
people.
The major aim ofthis subject is to extend the students appreciation of the role that
training and development, and career management and planning can play in assisting an
organisation and individuals to achieve their goals.
Specifically the objectives of this unit are to enable students to:
Understand the nature and strategic importance of human resources development
in the achievement of an organisation's business objectives, productivity, quality
and people outcomes.
Develop a deeper awareness of theories and approaches to human resources
development including training needs analysis, training interventions -design and
delivery including e-Learning strategies, training evaluation, and career
management and planning.
Begin developing training delivery skills through exposure to theories, practical tips
and the actual experience of delivery.
Identify the critical issues that pertain to their own workplace (where applicable)
and the competencies needed to enhance their own performance in the area of
Human Resource Development.
Enhance and build on fundamentdl academic and personal attributes such as:
research in the library and elsewhere; analysis and synthesis; written and verbal
communication; report and essay writing; team working; interviewing and
questioning; presenting to groups; self reliance and intellectual independence; time
management -goal setting and planning; the management of personal anxiety
arollnd issues of learning.
RMD0001
Perception and Identification of
Risk
12.5 Credit Points. 1 Semester· 4 Hours per Week· Hawthorn. Prerequisite: Nil·
Corequisites: Nil- Teaching methods: A range of printed, on-line and interactive learning
materials will allow the participant the opportunity to gain competencies without
regular face to face delivery. Sessions will be held for participants who prefer more
student teacher and group interaction. - Assessment: Two assignments and a case
study
Aims & Objectives
Atthe successful completion of the subjectthe participant will be expected to:
Evaluate the nature of hUr.1an perception and experience of natural and man made
disasters and the concept of risk to individuals.
Content
Decide the risk context.
Evaluate information systems.
Evaluate the risk associated with a specified scenario.
The content ofthis module includes, but is not restricted to:
The concept of risk.
How risk is contextualised and perceived in the community and industry.
Application of appropriate risk terminology to various situations.
Application of estimation of risk (psychological, energy damage) and sequence of
investigation.
Community risk/awareness.
Risk estimation and loss rate concept.
Sources of risk data - probability, failure and reliability techniques and applications
Risk management tools:
Faulttree and eventtree analysis:
Australian Standard/New Zealarld Standard 4360 1999 Risk Management
Failure Modes and Effects Analysis
HAZOPS - Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
Comprehensive Hazard and Risk Management (CHARM)
SPHERE
Vulnerability Mapping
References
Selected papers and course notes
Carter, W.N., Disaster Management: A Disaster Manager's' Handbook, Asian Book
Development, Manila, 1991.
Coburn, A.w., etal., Vulnerability and RiskAssessment, UNDP/UNDRO, 1991.
Fishoff, et aI., Acceptable Risk, Cambridge University Press, 19S4.
Kriemer, A., Munasinghe, M., Managing Natural Disasters and The Environment:
Selected Materials from the Colloquim on the Environment and Natural Disasters
Management, Washington DCWorid Bank, 1990.
Reed, S.B., Introduction to Hazards, UNDP/UNDRO, 1992.
Rescher, N.A., Philosophical Introduction to the Theory of Risk Evaluation and
Management, University Press of America, 19S3.
Rowe, W.D., An Anatomy of Risk, Krieger, 19S5
Schwing, R.C., Albers, w.A. Jr. (eds.1. Societal RiskAssessment. How Safe is Safe?
Plenum Press, New York, 19S0.
United Nations Development Program, An Overview of Disaster Management CORP
United Nations Disaster Relief Organisation, Disaster Management Training
Program, UNDP/UNDRO, 1992.
Viner, D., AccidentAnalysis and Risk Control, VJR Delphi, Melbourne, 1994.
RMD0002 Risk Determination and Treatment
12.5 Credit Points - 1 Semester - 4 Hours per Week - Hawthorn· Prerequisite:
RMDOOOI - Corequisites: Nil- Teaching methods: A range of printed, on-line and
interactive learning materials will allow the participant the opportunity to gain
competencies without regular face to face delivery. Sessions will be held for
participants who prefer more student teacher and group interaction. - Assessment:
Two assignments and a case study
A subject in Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma of Disaster Management.
Aims & Objectives
Atthe successful completion ofthe subjectthe participant will be expected to:
Content
Evaluate sources of risk and areas of vulnerability.
Decide the management concepts and processes for a specified scenario.
Design risk treatment selection criteria within a generic framework.
Plan for emergencies using the AS/NZ4360 and SES guidelines.
Plan for the effective management of risk for a specified scenario.
The content ofthis subject includes, but is not restricted to:
Fundamental principles relating to loss prevention.
Practical applications will be used to indicate the underlying principles in the
management of risk.
Swinburne University of Technology I TAFE Handbook 2002