The course, divided into six parts, will provide learners with a better understanding of the concept of legal liability and how legislation regulates and enforces it.
Course outline
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- Part A: Covers principles in liability, including legal terminology and the different types of liability. There are a variety of case studies included to provide leaners with a better understanding of these concepts.
- Part B: Covers the OHS Act and legislative criminal liability. This section includes the duties of employers and employees, while providing additional case studies for further understanding.
- Part C: Provides an overview, as well as commentary, of the OHS Act Regulations, and extracts from key Regulations.
- Part D: Introduces environmental law, including an overview of emission standards, offences and penalties (in terms of water management strategies, the Waste Act, etc.).
- Part E: Focuses on corporate governance and the application of King IV.
- Part F: Provides insight into legal compliance strategy.
Formative assessment
Various activities will be completed during class as well as for homework.
Summative assessment
Written assessment to be done at the end of the course.
