HSN010 - Food and Nutrition Laboratory Safety

Unit details

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Year:	2020 unit information
Important Update:	Classes and seminars in Trimester 3, 2020 will be online. Physical distancing for coronavirus (COVID-19) will affect delivery of other learning experiences in this unit. Please check your unit sites for announcements and updates one week prior to the start of trimester. _{Last updated: 5 October 2020}
Enrolment modes:	Trimester 1: Online Trimester 2: Online Trimester 3: Online
Credit point(s):	0
EFTSL value:	0.000
Unit Chair:	Shane Dicks
Prerequisite:	Nil
Corequisite:	Must be enrolled concurrently in any of units: HSN104, HSN106, HSN204, HSN206, HSN212, HSN313, HSN315, HSN320
Incompatible with:	Nil
Scheduled learning activities - cloud:	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.

	These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this Unit At the completion of this Unit, successful students can:	Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes
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%	Week 0

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.