1996 Swinburne Higher Education Handbook

~oso Environmental Health
1996 VTAC course code-34259
This is the accredited qualifying course for environmental
health professionals in Victoria. It is unique to Swinburne
and is designed to develop the technological, legal and
administrative skills needed to carry out the complex tasks
of public and occupational health surveillance, and the
protection of the environment. The training offered is
interdisciplinary and enables graduates to communicate
effectively with experts in many relevant specialised fields.
It normally takes the form of a four year program of
cooperative education (industry based learning) in which
students attend the University for a total of six semesters,
and gain practical professional experience for two semesters.
Swinburne arranges the professional experience for full-time
students.
Career potential
The majority of environmental health professionals are
employed by local government authorities and by the State
Health and Community Services Department but some
work with statutory authorities such as the Environment
Protection Authority. Opportunities also exist in other state
and federal departments and in the non- government sector.
Environmental health professionals can thus be involved in
varied duties such as disease control and immunisation, of
health standards in food establishments, food manufacturers,
restaurants, hotels, etc., food quality surveillance, the
control of waste disposal, industrial hygiene, pollution
control and health education.
Opportunities also exist in industry, particularly the food
industry, where environmental health professionals assist
with quality control work and in complying with health and
pollution laws. The number of these opportunities is
increasing.
Some environmental health graduates are self-employed as
consultants.
Professional recognition
Graduates are eligible for membership of the Australian
Institute of Environmental Health. Students can become
student members while doing the course.
Prerequisites (entrance 1996)
Units 3 and 4: Mathematical Methods plus one of Biology,
Chemistry or Physics.
Course structure
Full-time course
Year 1
(1992 syllabus)
Semester 1
AB2100 Behavioural Studies and
Communication (1)
MP107 Engineering Drawing
SClOO Environmental Health
SC109 Biology
SC1500 Introductory Chemistry
SMllO Mathematical Methods
SP108 Physics
Semester 2
BSI41 Introductory Law
SC209 Biology
SC252 Biological Chemistry
SK210 Introduction to Computing
SM2100 Applied Statistics
SP236 Physics
Year 2
Semester 1
AB310
Credit points
5.0
5.0
5.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
5.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
Behavioural Studies and
Communication (2) 5.0
BS2530 Environmental Health Law 10.0
CS349 Microbiology 10.0
ME249 Environmental Engineering 10.0
SA203 Building Standards 5.0
SC3400 Food Processing and Analysis 10.0
Semester 2
BS2540 Legal Procedure and Evidence 10.0
SC451 Food Microbiology 10.0
SC467 Environmental Health Practice (1) 7.5
SC468 Environmental Science 10.0
SC469 Epidemiology 7.5
Year 3
Semestw 1
SA508 Industry Based Learning 50.0
Semester 2
SA608 Industry Based Learning 50.0
Year 4
Semester 1
BS447 Administrative Law 7.5
CE560
Environmental Engineering and
Planning 7.5
SC509 Research Skills 7.5
SC567 Environmental Health Practice (2) 7.5
SC568 Applied Food Science and Inspection 7.5
SC661 Environmental Analysis and Control 7.5
Semester 2
BS428 Administration and Management 5.0
SC569 Urban Ecology 10.0
SC667 Environmental Health Practice (3) 5.0
SC609 Health Promotion 10.0
SC668 Research Project 10.0
SP4190 Occupational Hygiene and Safety 10.0
Application procedure
Refer to page 51,102.