ENVS3500
10 units
3000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course enables students to obtain a range of skill certificates to increase their job marketability and provide skills in performing, and leading groups in, remote field work. Field work is generally carried out without the normal support networks associated with a workplace, as such there are unique skill-sets required to safely undertake work in remote locations. During the course students will undertake a series of approved certificate courses of their choice (e.g., boat license, 4wd, kayak, diving, first aid, oxy-viva etc.) which will provide employer recognised certificates that are needed to undertake field work. Recognition of Prior Learning will be given for current approved certificates obtained since enrolling at UoN. In addition, students will be introduced to the workplace health and safety requirements for working in remote field locations and the process by which field work risk assessment are developed, reviewed and implemented. The course requires students to complete at least 50 hours of training and obtain at least 3 approved certificates.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 2 - 2024
Ourimbah
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Identify, assess and analyse the risks associated with a proposed field work plan.
2. Develop, critically evaluate and revise standard operating procedures (SOP) for field work associated with their obtained certificates.
3. Develop, critically evaluate and revise a field work risk assessment associated with their obtained certificates.
4. Demonstrate safe and effective workplace skills applicable to a range of fieldwork environments.
Content
The topics to be covered include:
- Occupational health and safety requirements for field work.
- Identifying and minimising risks for field work.
- Development of clear standard operating procedures for remote field work.
- Development of field work risk assessment.
- NSW Workplace Health and Safety legislation for field work in remote locations.
Assumed knowledge
A course in first year biology and a second year course in biology, ecology and marine studies.Students must have successfully completed at least 140 units to enrol in this course.
Assessment items
Professional Task: Obtain 3 professional certificates
Written Assignment: Risk assessment
Proposal / Plan: Field work risk assessment plan
Written Assignment: Field work risk assessment
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Practicum-1
- Self-Directed 50 hour(s) per term
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Online 2 hour(s) per term
Workshop-1
- Face to Face On Campus 4 hour(s) per week(s) for 3 week(s) starting in week 2
Semester 2 - 2024 - Ourimbah
Practicum-1
- Self-Directed 50 hour(s) per term
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Online 2 hour(s) per term
Workshop-1
- Face to Face On Campus 4 hour(s) per week(s) for 3 week(s) starting in week 2
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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