Area: | School of Public Health |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 6.0 |
Tutorial: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Practical: | 1 x 5 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 304657 (v.1) Public Health Law 284 or any previous version
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Other Requisite(s): | Completion of first three semesters
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Syllabus: | Methods of sampling water and food. The health hazards of camping and recreational areas. Health problems associated with foods and food preparation areas. The inspection of dwellings and commercial lodging establishments. Inspection procedures and the maintenance of records and report writing. Application of relevant codes of practice, recommendations and legislation. Public relations and the investigation of nuisances and complaints. Inspection and registration of offensive trades. Documentation and service of work orders and examination of relevant statutes. Local authority management and structure. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will be able to - Demonstrate an application of the knowledge and skills gained in Environmental Health units completed to date. Show an understanding of professional attitudes and skills of the environmental health officers in Authorities. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Health Act 1911 (WA), Health (Food Hygiene) Regulations 1993. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Examinations -Theory 35%, Practical 15%. Assignments - Plain and Clear English Writing Exercise 10%, General Investigation/Inspection Reports (2) 20%, Diary/Progress Chart/Field Assessment 20%. This is by pass/fail assessment. |
Field of Education: | 61303 Environmental Health | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Pass/Fail |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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