HSN010 - Food and Nutrition Laboratory Safety

Unit details

Year

2025 unit information

Enrolment modes:

Trimester 1: Online
Trimester 2: Online

Credit point(s):0
EFTSL value:0.000
Unit Chair:Trimester 1: Dorian Watts
Trimester 2: Dorian Watts
Prerequisite:

Nil

Corequisite:

Must be enrolled concurrently in any of units: HSN104, HSN106, HSN204, HSN206, HSN223, HSN305, HSN315, HSN320

Incompatible with: Nil
Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - online unit enrolment:

One compulsory one hour safety training session undertaken online. This unit will run in the one week prior to the commencement of Week one of each trimester.

Content

This unit will give you a basic understanding on principles of safety within the food and nutrition science environment, which will prepare you for your laboratory classes and fieldwork.

Safety induction training is a legal requirement for workplaces in Australia. In addition, an awareness and understanding of safety issues and safe work practices will help you in your future employment.

Learning Outcomes

ULO These are the Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can:

Alignment to Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs)

ULO1

Understand basic safety principles.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO2: Communication

ULO2

Minimise risk within a practical laboratory setting whilst working on your own or within groups.

GLO4: Critical thinking
GLO6: Self-management
GLO7: Teamwork

Assessment

Trimester 1, Trimester 2 and Trimester 3:
Assessment description Student output Grading and weighting
(% total mark for unit)
Indicative due week
Assessment 1: Online safety training module   100%
  • Refer to unit site

The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.

Hurdle requirement

  • Successful completion of quiz questions

Learning resource

There is no prescribed text. Unit materials are provided via the unit site. This includes unit topic readings and references to further information.