Unit

School Of Science And Health

Environmental Regulation and PolicyWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 300784.1

Discipline: ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES NOT ELSEWHERE CLASSIFIED

Student Contribution Band: 2

Level: 3

Credit Points: 10

Equivalent Units
EH325A - Environmental Regulations, 300630 - Environmental Regulations

About this Unit
In 2013 this unit replaced by 300841 Environmental Regulation and Policy.This unit aims to provide students with a broad understanding of the current environmental regulations available to environment protection and planning authorities at the State and Local Government level to protect and manage the natural and built environments. It is a suitable subject for students entering government or industry in environmental management, health and planning roles. This unit focuses on the environmental management opportunities provided by the Local Government Act, Protection of the Environment Operations Act, and Environmental Planning and Assessment Act with particular emphasis on the use of legislation to manage environmental and population health risks. This unit will focus on the provision of knowledge and skills to enable the identification of offences against the environment, gathering evidence and preparation for legal action. Students will demonstrate competencies with the use the legislation and will be able to prepare notices and orders requiring action to solve environmental and health risks to the community.