School Of Built EnvironmentSafe and Sustainable ConstructionWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 301190.2
Discipline: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 7
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
Students are expected to have basic knowledge in building and construction.
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate course.
About this Unit
This unit introduces two important aspects of construction projects: workplace safety and sustainability. Safety and sustainability are crucial issues in the upper echelons of the construction industry. This unit is intended to explore the theoretical frameworks and best practices to support health and safety in construction projects. It introduces various assessment tools and techniques that can be used to measure and improve sustainability in construction projects.