SAFE08047 2019 Occupational Safety and Health Project Management
Full Title
Occupational Safety and Health Project Management
Transcript Title
Occupational Safety and Health
Code
SAFE08047
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
SAFE - Safety Studies
Department
ESCI - Environmental Science
Level
08 - NFQ Level 8
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2019 - Full Academic Year 2019-20
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Edel Costello, Mary Hannon
Programme Membership
SG_SOSHM_K08 201900 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Science in Occupational Safety and Health Management (Add-on)
Description
This module will look at the need for effective project management in occupational safety and health. The role of the leader along with the development of personal and professional skills will be explored to assist the practitioner of occupational safety and health in a professional environment.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Appraise current and historical management theories and their relevance to the modern workplace
2.
Analyse the stages in effective project management with particular reference to occupational safety and health activities
3.
Explore the roles adopted by team members in a functional project management group and reflect on ones own skills and attributes in the context of project management
4.
Identify the barriers to effective project management and develop strategies to minimise their influence
5.
Consider the wide variety of resources available to the safety practitioner in the management of a project
Teaching and Learning Strategies
This module will be delivered part-time. This module will be delivered using blended learning techniques. This will include online lectures (via adobe connect or similar), workshops and may include site visits, augmented by independent learning and directed learning. This approach is expected to address student-learning needs. Moodle will be used as a repository of educational resources and as a means of assessment (e.g. quizzes, uploading assignments and journals). The online delivery will be blended with workshops to bring the learners together to facilitate group learning.
Module Assessment Strategies
This module is 100% Continuous Assessment
Students will work on a portfolio of assessment working towards the development of a project plan to include some/all of the following elements:
- Mind mapping
- Project work identification using a real workplace as a reference tool if possible (Workplace identified by the student)
- Programme of works schedule putting particular emphasis on key dates in the project
- Resource identification and allocation
- Reflection on the project as a whole and on individual performance
Repeat Assessments
Repeat Continuous Assessment
Indicative Syllabus
1. Appraise current and historical management theories and their relevance to the modern workplace
The evolution of management from FW Taylor to modern management theories/theorists and how they influence us as managers
Appraise and select the beneficial elements from different theories with reference to practitioner based activities
2. Analyse the stages in effective project management with particular reference to occupational safety and health activities
Project definition, scope and function.
Identifying key stakeholders and resources available.
Planning the project and identifying the critical path tasks
Planning and decision making within the project
Monitoring progress and staying in control of the project
Project closure
3. Explore the role of the leader and other stakeholders who influence the success of a project
Compare and contrast the role of the leader and the role of a manager
Identify team members roles in a project and how best to select key personnel
Managing personnel in the project team
Identify external stakeholders and their influence on a project.
Reflection as a core skill of the project leader
4. Consider the barriers to effective project management and develop strategies to minimise their influence
Discuss what barriers might be presented
External and internal influences on the project and how best to manage these
Handling issues to do with opposition
Managing change and opposition to change.
5. Consider the wide variety of resources available to the safety practitioner in the management of a project
Identify what ICT packages are available to the safety officer for assistance in Project Management
Review some of the outputs of these ICT packages with a view to determining suitability
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework & Continuous Assessment
100 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Formative feedback will be given throughout the module on progress and performance. | Formative | Performance Evaluation | - % | OnGoing | |
| 2 | Portfolio 1 - Written project outline, workplace identification, and mind mapping exercise | Coursework Assessment | Assessment | 40 % | Week 5 | 1,2,3 |
| 3 | Portfolio 2 - Project Management Report outlining how to manage a project and mitigate challenges to success | Coursework Assessment | Assessment | 40 % | Week 9 | 2,4,5 |
| 4 | Portfolio 3 - Reflection on experience of project management as a whole and from a personal perspective | Coursework Assessment | Assessment | 20 % | Week 13 | 3,4 |
Online Learning Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Not Specified | Lecture | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
| Directed Learning | Not Specified | Directed Learning | 0.85 | Weekly | 0.85 |
| Workshop / Seminar | Not Specified | Group Learning | 2.5 | Once Per Semester | 0.17 |
| Independent Learning | Not Specified | Independent Learning | 5 | Weekly | 5.00 |
Total Online Learning Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 2.02 Hours
Required & Recommended Book List
Required Reading
2017-02-07 Project Management: The Managerial Process McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 1259666093 ISBN-13 9781259666094
2017-02-07 Project Management: The Managerial Process McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 1259666093 ISBN-13 9781259666094
As the market-leading textbook on the subject, Project Management: The Managerial Process is distinguished by its balanced treatment of both the technical and behavioral issues in project management as well as by its coverage of a broad range of industries to which project management principles can be applied. It focuses on how project management is integral to the organization as a whole. The text not only delivers the tools and processes is essential to successful project management but also an understanding that the effectiveness of these tools and methods are shaped and determined by the prevailing culture of the organization and interpersonal dynamics of the people involved. As such, Larson/Gray presents a holistic view that focuses on methodology as well as the human dimension and how they interact to determine the outcome of projects. Connect is the only integrated learning system that empowers students by continuously adapting to deliver precisely what they need, when they need it, and how they need it, so that your class time is more engaging and effective.
Required Reading
2013-02-18 Project Management John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 1118022270 ISBN-13 9781118022276
2013-02-18 Project Management John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 1118022270 ISBN-13 9781118022276
The bestselling project management text for students and professionalsnow updated and expanded This Eleventh Edition of the bestselling "bible" of project management maintains the streamlined approach of the prior editions and moves the content even closer to PMI's Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). New content has been added to this edition on measuring project management ROI, value to the organization and to customers, and much more. The capstone "super" case on the "Iridium Project" has been maintained, covering all aspects of project management. Increased use of sidebars throughout the book helps further align it with the PMBOK and the Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Exam. This new edition features significant expansion, including more than three dozen entirely new sections and updates on process supporting; types of project closure; project sponsorship; and culture, teamwork, and trust. This comprehensive guide to the principles and practices of project management: Offers new sections on added value, business intelligence, project governance, and much more Provides twenty-five case studies covering a variety of industries, almost all of which are real-world situations drawn from the author's practice Includes 400 discussion questions and more than 125 multiple-choice questions Serves as an excellent study guide for the PMP Certification Exam
Required Reading
2010 Project Management Prentice Hall
ISBN 027370432X ISBN-13 9780273704324
2010 Project Management Prentice Hall
ISBN 027370432X ISBN-13 9780273704324
Project Management is a fast-growing and increasingly professionalised' discipline with record numbers of practitioners now gaining the PRINCE qualification. The formal tools and techniques of project management are being applied in an ever-wider range of industries and organisations. As a mainstream skill, critical to business success, and under closer scrutiny for the benefits it delivers, it's important the students of today and practitioners of tomorrow can rely on a comprehensive and contemporary text to support their learning. Drawing on the author's 20 years of teaching, research and consulting experience, Harvey Maylor's latest edition of Project Management delivers this in style
Module Resources
Non ISBN Literary Resources
As per booklist
Journal Resources
Journal of Project Management
URL Resources
www.hsa.ie
Other Resources
PC, Broadband and access to Moodle
Additional Information
None