Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health
Study the relationship between environmental conditions and community health, with an emphasis on preventive professional practice.
About the course
Study the relationship between environmental conditions and community health, with an emphasis on preventive professional practice. The proposed degree connects scientific evidence with inspection, education and public-service decisions. Southern African cases should consider water, sanitation, food premises, workplaces and settlements, alongside community participation and fair implementation.
What you'll learn
Explain environmental pathways affecting human health.
Interpret inspection, monitoring and population-health information.
Compare preventive interventions using evidence and public-service responsibilities.
Prepare a supervised environmental-health assessment and improvement plan.
Requirements
Recommended preparation includes biology, chemistry, mathematics and academic English. Entry, student registration, clinical placement eligibility and progression must follow the approved institutional programme and the regulator in the country of practice. BMIT admission thresholds and professional recognition have not been verified, so comparator entry rules are not reproduced.
Course content
The subjects are grouped by learning stage, from foundations to specialist study and supervised application. Complete earlier foundations before the related advanced work. Clinical, laboratory, field and workplace subjects use approved facilities and supervision appropriate to the programme.
4 learning stages 28 subjects
1Stage 1: Science and community health8 subjects
2Stage 2: Environmental-health practice8 subjects
3Stage 3: Governance and service delivery8 subjects
4Stage 4: Supervised professional practice4 subjects
Subjects in this programme
The subjects are grouped by learning stage, from foundations to specialist study and supervised application. Complete earlier foundations before the related advanced work. Clinical, laboratory, field and workplace subjects use approved facilities and supervision appropriate to the programme.
28 subjects are listed below with a short description of each. The Subject descriptions tab contains the learning outcomes, topics, practical tasks and assessments.
Stage 1: Science and community health
- Human Anatomy. Examine body organisation, musculoskeletal structures and their relationship within human anatomy. The subject develops thoracic structures and abdominal structures, then examines nervous structures and anatomical relationships. Study approved anatomical models and images in a supervised setting.
- Human Physiology. Develop your understanding of human physiology through homeostasis and cardiovascular function. The subject develops respiration and renal function, then examines endocrine regulation and nervous function. Interpret physiological teaching data and supervised non-invasive demonstrations.
- General Chemistry. Study atomic structure and bonding as foundations for general chemistry. The subject develops chemical quantities and solutions, then examines equilibrium and acids and bases. Analyse low-risk teaching data and complete approved laboratory exercises.
- Microbiology. Examine microbial diversity, cell function and their relationship within microbiology. The subject develops growth concepts and microbial ecology, then examines quality controls and biosafety. Use approved images, datasets and low-risk supervised teaching materials.
- Ecology. Develop your understanding of ecology through populations and communities. The subject develops ecosystems and energy flows, then examines species interactions and ecological evidence. Analyse an approved field observation or ecological dataset.
- Applied Statistics. Study descriptive measures and probability as foundations for applied statistics. The subject develops sampling and estimation, then examines hypothesis testing and regression. Analyse an approved dataset and distinguish uncertainty from systematic bias.
- Academic and Professional Communication. Examine reading strategies, evidence use and their relationship within academic and professional communication. The subject develops report structure and presentations, then examines audience and referencing. Prepare a report and presentation for a defined professional audience.
- Public Health Foundations. Develop your understanding of public health foundations through population health and social determinants. The subject develops prevention and primary care, then examines health systems and equity. Analyse a regional population-health problem using approved public evidence.
Stage 2: Environmental-health practice
- Environmental Chemistry. Study chemical fate and water chemistry as foundations for environmental chemistry. The subject develops soil chemistry and air chemistry, then examines contaminants and analytical evidence. Interpret approved environmental chemistry data and method limitations.
- Pollution Monitoring and Control. Examine sources, exposure pathways and their relationship within pollution monitoring and control. The subject develops air pollution and water pollution, then examines soil contamination and prevention. Review a permissioned monitoring dataset and compare preventive responses.
- Waste and Sanitation Systems. Develop your understanding of waste and sanitation systems through waste streams and collection. The subject develops treatment concepts and sanitation, then examines resource recovery and public-service responsibilities. Evaluate a local waste or sanitation teaching case.
- Water Resources Management. Study catchments and water balance as foundations for water resources management. The subject develops demand and allocation, then examines water quality and governance. Analyse a catchment teaching case with competing water uses.
- Food Microbiology. Examine food-associated microbes, spoilage and their relationship within food microbiology. The subject develops foodborne disease concepts and hygiene, then examines monitoring and prevention. Review food-safety data and approved low-risk laboratory observations.
- Food Safety and Quality Systems. Develop your understanding of food safety and quality systems through hazard analysis and preventive controls. The subject develops hygiene programmes and traceability, then examines verification and corrective action. Audit a simulated food process using supplied records.
- Occupational Hygiene. Study exposure routes and dusts and chemicals as foundations for occupational hygiene. The subject develops noise and heat, then examines measurement strategies and control evaluation. Plan an authorised workplace exposure assessment at educational level.
- Environmental Toxicology. Examine exposure, dose-response concepts and their relationship within environmental toxicology. The subject develops susceptibility and toxic mechanisms, then examines risk interpretation and prevention. Interpret published teaching evidence about an environmental exposure.
Stage 3: Governance and service delivery
- Environmental Health Law and Practice. Develop your understanding of environmental health law and practice through public-health duties and inspection evidence. The subject develops due process and professional scope, then examines record keeping and community communication. Analyse a simulated inspection case using supplied applicable legal materials.
- Epidemiology. Study population measures and study designs as foundations for epidemiology. The subject develops bias and confounding, then examines association and public-health interpretation. Analyse a de-identified population-health dataset.
- Health Promotion. Examine health behaviour, communication and their relationship within health promotion. The subject develops community priorities and intervention design, then examines participation and evaluation. Develop a health-promotion activity with appropriate permission and review.
- Environmental Impact Assessment. Develop your understanding of environmental impact assessment through project screening and baselines. The subject develops impact pathways and alternatives, then examines mitigation and monitoring. Develop an educational impact review for a defined proposed activity.
- Environmental Justice and Health Equity. Study exposure distribution and access as foundations for environmental justice and health equity. The subject develops vulnerability and participation, then examines evidence and accountability. Compare environmental impacts on different groups using authorised evidence.
- Health Information Systems. Examine clinical records, routine indicators and their relationship within health information systems. The subject develops data quality and privacy, then examines reporting and decision support. Audit a synthetic health dataset and prepare an accurate report.
- Project Planning and Management. Develop your understanding of project planning and management through scope and work breakdown. The subject develops scheduling and resources, then examines risk and progress control. Build and update a plan for a realistic technical or service project.
- Research Methods. Study research questions and literature review as foundations for research methods. The subject develops study design and data collection, then examines ethics and interpretation. Prepare a feasible investigation proposal with a defined evidence need.
Stage 4: Supervised professional practice
- Supervised Field Investigation. Examine access permissions, sampling plans and their relationship within supervised field investigation. The subject develops field measurement and data quality, then examines site context and field reporting. Conduct an approved low-risk field investigation with qualified supervision.
- Supervised Workplace Learning. Develop your understanding of supervised workplace learning through workplace roles and approved task planning. The subject develops professional conduct and technical records, then examines feedback and reflective learning. Complete an agreed placement task under an approved workplace supervisor.
- Project Development and Feasibility. Study problem definition and evidence review as foundations for project development and feasibility. The subject develops requirements and method selection, then examines feasibility and evaluation criteria. Develop an approved discipline-specific project proposal with a supervisor.
- Integrated Project and Technical Report. Examine implementation, evidence collection and their relationship within integrated project and technical report. The subject develops analysis and verification, then examines limitations and communication. Complete the approved project and maintain an auditable evidence record.
Assessment and practical learning
- Proposed assessment: written case analyses, knowledge assessments and structured discussion of evidence and professional responsibilities.
- Observed skills assessments in simulation followed by supervised workplace assessment and an authenticated practice portfolio.
- An evidence-based project and integrated assessment. Clinical competence requires direct assessment by approved supervisors, with locally approved progression rules.
Practical application
Practical learning needs approved field placements, qualified supervisors and appropriate sampling facilities. Inspection and enforcement powers depend on lawful appointment and professional registration. Students should use authorised observation and communication procedures. An online course outline cannot confer environmental-health practitioner registration or statutory authority.
Subject descriptions
Select a subject to read its learning outcomes, main topics, practical task and assessment.
Stage 1: Science and community health
Human Anatomy
Examine body organisation, musculoskeletal structures and their relationship within human anatomy. The subject develops thoracic structures and abdominal structures, then examines nervous structures and anatomical relationships. Study approved anatomical models and images in a supervised setting.
Learning outcomes
- Explain body organisation and musculoskeletal structures using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving thoracic structures and abdominal structures.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing nervous structures and anatomical relationships.
Main topics
- Body organisation
- Musculoskeletal structures
- Thoracic structures
- Abdominal structures
- Nervous structures
- Anatomical relationships
Practical task
Study approved anatomical models and images in a supervised setting.
Assessment
Submit an annotated anatomy portfolio and identification assessment.
Human Physiology
Develop your understanding of human physiology through homeostasis and cardiovascular function. The subject develops respiration and renal function, then examines endocrine regulation and nervous function. Interpret physiological teaching data and supervised non-invasive demonstrations.
Learning outcomes
- Explain homeostasis and cardiovascular function using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving respiration and renal function.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing endocrine regulation and nervous function.
Main topics
- Homeostasis
- Cardiovascular function
- Respiration
- Renal function
- Endocrine regulation
- Nervous function
Practical task
Interpret physiological teaching data and supervised non-invasive demonstrations.
Assessment
Submit a function-based case analysis and data interpretation.
General Chemistry
Study atomic structure and bonding as foundations for general chemistry. The subject develops chemical quantities and solutions, then examines equilibrium and acids and bases. Analyse low-risk teaching data and complete approved laboratory exercises.
Learning outcomes
- Explain atomic structure and bonding using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving chemical quantities and solutions.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing equilibrium and acids and bases.
Main topics
- Atomic structure
- Bonding
- Chemical quantities
- Solutions
- Equilibrium
- Acids and bases
Practical task
Analyse low-risk teaching data and complete approved laboratory exercises.
Assessment
Submit a practical record and calculations with units and assumptions.
Microbiology
Examine microbial diversity, cell function and their relationship within microbiology. The subject develops growth concepts and microbial ecology, then examines quality controls and biosafety. Use approved images, datasets and low-risk supervised teaching materials.
Learning outcomes
- Explain microbial diversity and cell function using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving growth concepts and microbial ecology.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing quality controls and biosafety.
Main topics
- Microbial diversity
- Cell function
- Growth concepts
- Microbial ecology
- Quality controls
- Biosafety
Practical task
Use approved images, datasets and low-risk supervised teaching materials.
Assessment
Submit a microbiology portfolio explaining evidence and biosafety limits.
Ecology
Develop your understanding of ecology through populations and communities. The subject develops ecosystems and energy flows, then examines species interactions and ecological evidence. Analyse an approved field observation or ecological dataset.
Learning outcomes
- Explain populations and communities using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving ecosystems and energy flows.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing species interactions and ecological evidence.
Main topics
- Populations
- Communities
- Ecosystems
- Energy flows
- Species interactions
- Ecological evidence
Practical task
Analyse an approved field observation or ecological dataset.
Assessment
Submit an ecological interpretation with sampling limits.
Applied Statistics
Study descriptive measures and probability as foundations for applied statistics. The subject develops sampling and estimation, then examines hypothesis testing and regression. Analyse an approved dataset and distinguish uncertainty from systematic bias.
Learning outcomes
- Explain descriptive measures and probability using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving sampling and estimation.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing hypothesis testing and regression.
Main topics
- Descriptive measures
- Probability
- Sampling
- Estimation
- Hypothesis testing
- Regression
Practical task
Analyse an approved dataset and distinguish uncertainty from systematic bias.
Assessment
Submit a reproducible analysis with justified methods and interpretation.
Academic and Professional Communication
Examine reading strategies, evidence use and their relationship within academic and professional communication. The subject develops report structure and presentations, then examines audience and referencing. Prepare a report and presentation for a defined professional audience.
Learning outcomes
- Explain reading strategies and evidence use using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving report structure and presentations.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing audience and referencing.
Main topics
- Reading strategies
- Evidence use
- Report structure
- Presentations
- Audience
- Referencing
Practical task
Prepare a report and presentation for a defined professional audience.
Assessment
Submit revised written work and an individual presentation.
Public Health Foundations
Develop your understanding of public health foundations through population health and social determinants. The subject develops prevention and primary care, then examines health systems and equity. Analyse a regional population-health problem using approved public evidence.
Learning outcomes
- Explain population health and social determinants using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving prevention and primary care.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing health systems and equity.
Main topics
- Population health
- Social determinants
- Prevention
- Primary care
- Health systems
- Equity
Practical task
Analyse a regional population-health problem using approved public evidence.
Assessment
Submit a needs assessment and prevention proposal.
Stage 2: Environmental-health practice
Environmental Chemistry
Study chemical fate and water chemistry as foundations for environmental chemistry. The subject develops soil chemistry and air chemistry, then examines contaminants and analytical evidence. Interpret approved environmental chemistry data and method limitations.
Learning outcomes
- Explain chemical fate and water chemistry using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving soil chemistry and air chemistry.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing contaminants and analytical evidence.
Main topics
- Chemical fate
- Water chemistry
- Soil chemistry
- Air chemistry
- Contaminants
- Analytical evidence
Practical task
Interpret approved environmental chemistry data and method limitations.
Assessment
Submit a contamination-pathway and evidence-quality report.
Pollution Monitoring and Control
Examine sources, exposure pathways and their relationship within pollution monitoring and control. The subject develops air pollution and water pollution, then examines soil contamination and prevention. Review a permissioned monitoring dataset and compare preventive responses.
Learning outcomes
- Explain sources and exposure pathways using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving air pollution and water pollution.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing soil contamination and prevention.
Main topics
- Sources
- Exposure pathways
- Air pollution
- Water pollution
- Soil contamination
- Prevention
Practical task
Review a permissioned monitoring dataset and compare preventive responses.
Assessment
Submit a pollution-control appraisal.
Waste and Sanitation Systems
Develop your understanding of waste and sanitation systems through waste streams and collection. The subject develops treatment concepts and sanitation, then examines resource recovery and public-service responsibilities. Evaluate a local waste or sanitation teaching case.
Learning outcomes
- Explain waste streams and collection using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving treatment concepts and sanitation.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing resource recovery and public-service responsibilities.
Main topics
- Waste streams
- Collection
- Treatment concepts
- Sanitation
- Resource recovery
- Public-service responsibilities
Practical task
Evaluate a local waste or sanitation teaching case.
Assessment
Submit a service-improvement proposal and monitoring plan.
Water Resources Management
Study catchments and water balance as foundations for water resources management. The subject develops demand and allocation, then examines water quality and governance. Analyse a catchment teaching case with competing water uses.
Learning outcomes
- Explain catchments and water balance using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving demand and allocation.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing water quality and governance.
Main topics
- Catchments
- Water balance
- Demand
- Allocation
- Water quality
- Governance
Practical task
Analyse a catchment teaching case with competing water uses.
Assessment
Submit a resource-allocation and monitoring proposal.
Food Microbiology
Examine food-associated microbes, spoilage and their relationship within food microbiology. The subject develops foodborne disease concepts and hygiene, then examines monitoring and prevention. Review food-safety data and approved low-risk laboratory observations.
Learning outcomes
- Explain food-associated microbes and spoilage using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving foodborne disease concepts and hygiene.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing monitoring and prevention.
Main topics
- Food-associated microbes
- Spoilage
- Foodborne disease concepts
- Hygiene
- Monitoring
- Prevention
Practical task
Review food-safety data and approved low-risk laboratory observations.
Assessment
Submit a microbiological quality and prevention report.
Food Safety and Quality Systems
Develop your understanding of food safety and quality systems through hazard analysis and preventive controls. The subject develops hygiene programmes and traceability, then examines verification and corrective action. Audit a simulated food process using supplied records.
Learning outcomes
- Explain hazard analysis and preventive controls using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving hygiene programmes and traceability.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing verification and corrective action.
Main topics
- Hazard analysis
- Preventive controls
- Hygiene programmes
- Traceability
- Verification
- Corrective action
Practical task
Audit a simulated food process using supplied records.
Assessment
Submit a food-safety learning plan and verification measures.
Occupational Hygiene
Study exposure routes and dusts and chemicals as foundations for occupational hygiene. The subject develops noise and heat, then examines measurement strategies and control evaluation. Plan an authorised workplace exposure assessment at educational level.
Learning outcomes
- Explain exposure routes and dusts and chemicals using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving noise and heat.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing measurement strategies and control evaluation.
Main topics
- Exposure routes
- Dusts and chemicals
- Noise
- Heat
- Measurement strategies
- Control evaluation
Practical task
Plan an authorised workplace exposure assessment at educational level.
Assessment
Submit a sampling plan and hierarchy-of-controls proposal.
Environmental Toxicology
Examine exposure, dose-response concepts and their relationship within environmental toxicology. The subject develops susceptibility and toxic mechanisms, then examines risk interpretation and prevention. Interpret published teaching evidence about an environmental exposure.
Learning outcomes
- Explain exposure and dose-response concepts using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving susceptibility and toxic mechanisms.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing risk interpretation and prevention.
Main topics
- Exposure
- Dose-response concepts
- Susceptibility
- Toxic mechanisms
- Risk interpretation
- Prevention
Practical task
Interpret published teaching evidence about an environmental exposure.
Assessment
Submit a risk-interpretation report without individual medical advice.
Stage 3: Governance and service delivery
Environmental Health Law and Practice
Develop your understanding of environmental health law and practice through public-health duties and inspection evidence. The subject develops due process and professional scope, then examines record keeping and community communication. Analyse a simulated inspection case using supplied applicable legal materials.
Learning outcomes
- Explain public-health duties and inspection evidence using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving due process and professional scope.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing record keeping and community communication.
Main topics
- Public-health duties
- Inspection evidence
- Due process
- Professional scope
- Record keeping
- Community communication
Practical task
Analyse a simulated inspection case using supplied applicable legal materials.
Assessment
Submit a documented inspection-learning report.
Epidemiology
Study population measures and study designs as foundations for epidemiology. The subject develops bias and confounding, then examines association and public-health interpretation. Analyse a de-identified population-health dataset.
Learning outcomes
- Explain population measures and study designs using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving bias and confounding.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing association and public-health interpretation.
Main topics
- Population measures
- Study designs
- Bias
- Confounding
- Association
- Public-health interpretation
Practical task
Analyse a de-identified population-health dataset.
Assessment
Submit calculations and a critical interpretation.
Health Promotion
Examine health behaviour, communication and their relationship within health promotion. The subject develops community priorities and intervention design, then examines participation and evaluation. Develop a health-promotion activity with appropriate permission and review.
Learning outcomes
- Explain health behaviour and communication using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving community priorities and intervention design.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing participation and evaluation.
Main topics
- Health behaviour
- Communication
- Community priorities
- Intervention design
- Participation
- Evaluation
Practical task
Develop a health-promotion activity with appropriate permission and review.
Assessment
Submit the activity plan, materials and evaluation approach.
Environmental Impact Assessment
Develop your understanding of environmental impact assessment through project screening and baselines. The subject develops impact pathways and alternatives, then examines mitigation and monitoring. Develop an educational impact review for a defined proposed activity.
Learning outcomes
- Explain project screening and baselines using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving impact pathways and alternatives.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing mitigation and monitoring.
Main topics
- Project screening
- Baselines
- Impact pathways
- Alternatives
- Mitigation
- Monitoring
Practical task
Develop an educational impact review for a defined proposed activity.
Assessment
Submit an assessment report distinguishing evidence from assumptions.
Environmental Justice and Health Equity
Study exposure distribution and access as foundations for environmental justice and health equity. The subject develops vulnerability and participation, then examines evidence and accountability. Compare environmental impacts on different groups using authorised evidence.
Learning outcomes
- Explain exposure distribution and access using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving vulnerability and participation.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing evidence and accountability.
Main topics
- Exposure distribution
- Access
- Vulnerability
- Participation
- Evidence
- Accountability
Practical task
Compare environmental impacts on different groups using authorised evidence.
Assessment
Submit an equity-focused policy or service brief.
Health Information Systems
Examine clinical records, routine indicators and their relationship within health information systems. The subject develops data quality and privacy, then examines reporting and decision support. Audit a synthetic health dataset and prepare an accurate report.
Learning outcomes
- Explain clinical records and routine indicators using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving data quality and privacy.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing reporting and decision support.
Main topics
- Clinical records
- Routine indicators
- Data quality
- Privacy
- Reporting
- Decision support
Practical task
Audit a synthetic health dataset and prepare an accurate report.
Assessment
Submit a data-quality review and service-information brief.
Project Planning and Management
Develop your understanding of project planning and management through scope and work breakdown. The subject develops scheduling and resources, then examines risk and progress control. Build and update a plan for a realistic technical or service project.
Learning outcomes
- Explain scope and work breakdown using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving scheduling and resources.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing risk and progress control.
Main topics
- Scope
- Work breakdown
- Scheduling
- Resources
- Risk
- Progress control
Practical task
Build and update a plan for a realistic technical or service project.
Assessment
Submit a project plan, risk register and progress-review case.
Research Methods
Study research questions and literature review as foundations for research methods. The subject develops study design and data collection, then examines ethics and interpretation. Prepare a feasible investigation proposal with a defined evidence need.
Learning outcomes
- Explain research questions and literature review using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving study design and data collection.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing ethics and interpretation.
Main topics
- Research questions
- Literature review
- Study design
- Data collection
- Ethics
- Interpretation
Practical task
Prepare a feasible investigation proposal with a defined evidence need.
Assessment
Submit a proposal, methods rationale and ethics considerations.
Stage 4: Supervised professional practice
Supervised Field Investigation
Examine access permissions, sampling plans and their relationship within supervised field investigation. The subject develops field measurement and data quality, then examines site context and field reporting. Conduct an approved low-risk field investigation with qualified supervision.
Learning outcomes
- Explain access permissions and sampling plans using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving field measurement and data quality.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing site context and field reporting.
Main topics
- Access permissions
- Sampling plans
- Field measurement
- Data quality
- Site context
- Field reporting
Practical task
Conduct an approved low-risk field investigation with qualified supervision.
Assessment
Submit field records, analysed evidence and a site-context report.
Supervised Workplace Learning
Develop your understanding of supervised workplace learning through workplace roles and approved task planning. The subject develops professional conduct and technical records, then examines feedback and reflective learning. Complete an agreed placement task under an approved workplace supervisor.
Learning outcomes
- Explain workplace roles and approved task planning using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving professional conduct and technical records.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing feedback and reflective learning.
Main topics
- Workplace roles
- Approved task planning
- Professional conduct
- Technical records
- Feedback
- Reflective learning
Practical task
Complete an agreed placement task under an approved workplace supervisor.
Assessment
Submit an authenticated work portfolio and reflective presentation.
Project Development and Feasibility
Study problem definition and evidence review as foundations for project development and feasibility. The subject develops requirements and method selection, then examines feasibility and evaluation criteria. Develop an approved discipline-specific project proposal with a supervisor.
Learning outcomes
- Explain problem definition and evidence review using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving requirements and method selection.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing feasibility and evaluation criteria.
Main topics
- Problem definition
- Evidence review
- Requirements
- Method selection
- Feasibility
- Evaluation criteria
Practical task
Develop an approved discipline-specific project proposal with a supervisor.
Assessment
Submit a proposal, evidence review and evaluation plan.
Integrated Project and Technical Report
Examine implementation, evidence collection and their relationship within integrated project and technical report. The subject develops analysis and verification, then examines limitations and communication. Complete the approved project and maintain an auditable evidence record.
Learning outcomes
- Explain implementation and evidence collection using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving analysis and verification.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing limitations and communication.
Main topics
- Implementation
- Evidence collection
- Analysis
- Verification
- Limitations
- Communication
Practical task
Complete the approved project and maintain an auditable evidence record.
Assessment
Submit the final project, report and individual oral defence.
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