HSN010 - Food and Nutrition Laboratory Safety
Unit details
| Year | 2025 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: 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 |
| ULO2 | Minimise risk within a practical laboratory setting whilst working on your own or within groups. | GLO4: Critical thinking |
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% |
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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.