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301405 (v.2) Health and Safety Technology in Mining 581


 

Area:

WASM Mining Engineering Teaching Area

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

7.0

Individual Study:

1 x 4 Hours Weekly

Practical:

1 x 1 Weeks Quarterly

Syllabus:

Introduction and historical background. Principles and techniques of quantitative and qualitative risk management. Application of risk management tools to the technological aspects of exploration and feasibility/planning, including case studies.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- The ability to identify the level of risk assessment required under certain circumstances. An awareness of the limitations of risk assessment methods. Undertaken risk assessments, ranging from simple qualitative methods to relatively sophisticated quantitiative methods. Interpreted the results of risk assessments.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

No prescribed references.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Continuous assessment 100%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 61303 Environmental Health

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Supplemental  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.

 
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