oed5psi serious incident prevention oe
SERIOUS INCIDENT PREVENTION IN OUTDOOR EDUCATION
OED5PSI
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students examine and analyse records of serious incidents in outdoor environments with youth, and develop a clear understanding of how deaths and serious injury can be prevented. They apply lessons learned from serious incidents to existing safety plans and protocols, and critically examine the applicability of safety management approaches developed in other fields to outdoor leadership with youth.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorRuth Lawrence
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Readings packet provided on-line | Prescribed | Various | LA TROBE UNIVERSITY |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate depth of understanding of serious incidents in outdoor environments with youth
- Activities:
- Workshops
02. Improve or establish safety plans and protocols based on information from serious incidents
- Activities:
- Workshops
03. Critically examine the applicability of safety management approaches developed in other fields to outdoor leadership
- Activities:
- Workshops
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2016, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRuth Lawrence
Class requirements
WorkShop
Four 1.0 days workshop per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1,000-word case study presentation | Hurdle: 80% attendance at on-campus days | 30 | 01 |
| one 1,500-word Critical literature review | 30 | 01, 03 | |
| one 2,000-word project | 40 | 02, 03 |