MPH5242 - Psychosocial work environment

Upon successful completion of this unit, students should be able to:

1. identify and evaluate varied situations where workers find it hard to cope;
2. identify and analyse the causes of absenteeism and develop and implement appropriate management control strategies;
3. communicate the underpinning principles of disability discrimination and equal employment legislation and practically apply them in workplace settings;
4. develop, implement, and evaluate a health promotion program;
5. implement evidence-based occupational drug and alcohol management;
6. analyse the health effects of shift work and implement appropriate rosters and other strategies to minimise hazardous factors;
7. reflect critically on theoretical models and concepts underpinning organisational psychology; and
8. develop insightful and persuasive recommendations to improve workplace culture.