Unit Outline

In this unit you will be introduced to the regulatory environment in which applied science enterprises operate. In particular, you will explore the regulatory challenges of product safety, biosecurity and environment protection, as well as business practices inherent in product development, manufacture and commercialisation. You will gain familiarity with various bodies (including local, state and federal government) that regulate applied science enterprises, learn how various tools including Australian and international standards support regulatory compliance by business, and apply your knowledge to explore questions of compliance in work-based scenarios.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1	Describe the regulatory and stakeholder framework in which applied science enterprises operate
2	Apply tools and frameworks to navigate the regulatory challenges faced by applied science enterprises
3	Analyse potential ethical, environmental and economic risks associated with non-compliance in the context of applied science industry

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Anti-requisite (mutual excl)	ZAS106 ZAS116 ZAS232

Alterations as a result of student feedback

To be determined.

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	AT1: Annotated Stakeholder Mind Map	Week 3	20 %	LO1, LO3
Assessment Task 2:	AT2: Compliance Tool Application - Oral Presentation	Week 9	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 3:	AT3: Risk Management and Implementation Plan	Week 13	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: AT1: Annotated Stakeholder Mind Map

Task Description:

Who cares if I get it right?
For Assessment Task 1 you will select and use one of the scenarios provided to create an annotated stakeholder mind map (full details for each of the scenarios will be provided in MyLO).
To complete this assessment task
1. Read your chosen scenario and take a look at the resources and links provided to start your thinking.
2. Around the central question of “who cares that I get it right”, and clearly identifying your chosen scenario, you will produce a mind map on one A4 page, identifying at least 6 but not more than 12 stakeholders of key relevance for the scenario.
3. You will also provide annotation of the stakeholder mind map on 2 - 4 additional pages (A4, 12pt font, 1 x line spacing and normal margins). Your annotation should be detailed and provide clear comments that demonstrate your knowledge of how each of the stakeholders you have identified may affect and / or be affected by the events that have occurred within the scenario.

Task Length:

1 page mind map as pdf (A4) 2 – 4 pages appended annotation as pdf (A4, 12 pt font, 1 x line spacing and normal margins)

Due Date:

Week 3

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Identify and describe key stakeholders	LO1
2	Use creative and/or visual techniques to communicate stakeholder relationships	LO1
3	Analyse how stakeholders affect and/or are affected by the chosen scenario	LO3

Assessment Task 2: AT2: Compliance Tool Application - Oral Presentation

Task Description:

How can I know that I'm getting it right?

For Assessment Task 2 you will use a compliance tool to address the question “how can I know that I am getting it right?” within the context of the development of a new, fictitious product or process by a fictitious company in the fermentation and separation or aquaculture industry. You will play the role of Project Leader for the introduction of the new fictitious product or process, and you have been requested by your CEO to deliver a 12 - 15 minute (8 - 10 slide) PowerPoint briefing to your company’s executive team to convince them that the company is getting it right when it comes to compliance for the new product or process. To assist you in the preparation of your PowerPoint select and use one of the following compliance tools to provide a framework for your briefing.

- Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP)
- Aquaculture Farm Biosecurity Plan (DAWR)

Further details can be found in the Assessment Task Sheet.

Task Length:

½ - 1 page introduction (A4, 12 pt font, 1 x line spacing and normal margins) 8 – 10 slide PowerPoint presentation 12 – 15 minute oral presentation

Due Date:

Week 9

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Describe company, product or process, and matter of compliance	LO1
2	Apply selected tool to create a compliance framework	LO2
3	Critically reflect on compliance/non-compliance	LO3
4	Use technologies and visual representation and techniques to communicate ideas and information	LO1

Assessment Task 3: AT3: Risk Management and Implementation Plan

Task Description:

Risk Management and Implementation Plan

What happens if I don't get it right?

Assessment Task 3 is both a group and individual project. Select and use one of the four applied science industry projects provided OR propose your group’s own project to work with, and develop a risk management plan.

If you are choosing a project drawn from your own industry experience you must have permission to work on this project; you are not able to work on confidential projects for this assessment task.

The assessment task
Using the resources provided, create a risk management plan as guided by the assessment task sheet.

Individual assessment: Discussion paper on safety culture from different perspectives from within your organisation. Roles will be assigned to your group and may include CEO, management, production manager, technician, factory hand etc.

Task Length:

Group assessment: 6-8 pages Individual assessment: Discussion paper 1000 words

Due Date:

Week 13

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Introduce the industry project and regulatory framework	LO2
2	Use a risk assessment tool to prioritise risks and risk management	LO1
3	Critically reflect on the development and implementation of risk management plan through the lens of safety culture from an assigned role	LO3

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Academic progress review

The results for this unit may be included in a review of your academic progress. For information about progress reviews and what they mean for all students, see Academic Progress Review in the Student Portal.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.