Course Guide BSc(Hons) Environmental Health School of Architecture and Built Environment · 2017-08-08 · School of Architecture and Built Environment BSc(Hons) Environmental Health

School of Architecture and Built EnvironmentBSc(Hons) Environmental HealthCourse Guide

2017-18September

About this guide

This is your course guide. It provides the basic but fundamental information about your course of study. Thisguide is yours for the duration of the course, we don’t re-issue it annually and if any information containedwithin were to change then we will write to you to explain so.

In particular, if any important aspects relating to your modules were to change then we will inform you inaccordance with the Code of Practice for the Management of Changes to Modules and Courses. The teachingand support teams which you will get to know over time will refer to this guide – it will be useful to you andwe advise you to make good use of it throughout your studies.

The Course Guide should be read in conjunction with the more general sources of information which relate toall students at the University. The Student Handbook is a very detailed reference point for all issues relating toyour studies which aren’t specific to just your particular course. You might also want to refer to the StudentCharter; the University’s Policies and Regulations and the University Assessment Handbook documents whichwill provide you with all of the information that we think you will need for your period of study here.

If you need additional information, or you simply want to discuss elements of any of these documents or otheraspects of your course, find that there is something you need to know, please contact your Faculty StudentServices:

Faculty Student Services

We can help with the administration and organisation of your time at University – from enrolment andmodule registration, tuition fee enquiries, attendance support, course management and lifecycle queries,extenuating circumstances, leave of absence, transfers and changes, assignment submission, SAMsappointments, assessment and result queries, right through to Graduation.

You can also come and talk to us for impartial advice and support if things are starting to go wrong and you’renot sure who else to talk to. The main thing to remember is that you are not alone. We see large numbers ofstudents over the course of a year on a variety of issues, so please don’t be afraid to approach us.

We are here to ensure that your transition into Higher Education is as smooth as possible. Normal officeopening hours are Monday-Friday 08:45-17:00.

You can contact us through the e:vision help desk, by phone or in person or by e-mail:

Faculty of Science andEngineering (CityCampus)

Alan Turing Building MI 024 (01902) 322129 [email protected]

Faculty of Science andEngineering (TelfordCampus)

The Darby Building SC 041 (01902) 322129 [email protected]

Help and Advice is alsoavailable from StudentSupport & Wellbeing…

Contact us at the Alan TuringBuilding MI 001 for all enquiries andreferrals… Services operate at allcampuses by appointment.

(01902) 321074(01902) 321070

[email protected]@wlv.ac.uk

Welcome from the Course Leader

On behalf of the teaching and support teams from BSc(Hons) Environmental Health course, I would like toextend to you a very warm welcome to the University of Wolverhampton, and in particular your campus.

My name is Andrew Lucas and I am the course leader for your BSc(Hons) Environmental Health course andalongside your personal tutor, will be your main point of contact over the duration of your studies. My contact

details are below – please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you need any support or guidance.

The successes which you will achieve whilst at the University are based upon a partnership between theexpertise and support from the staff here and the effort you put into learning. We welcome students who areeager to think for themselves, to take control of their own learning and who are ready to get involved indeveloping the skills required in a highly competitive job market. Make the most of the wide range ofopportunities available to you.

Studying at University can be difficult, and for many of you the transition into University life will bechallenging. However we will support you throughout your course, particularly whilst you develop into anindependent learner over the course of your first year with us.

We believe it is important that you are encouraged to make your own contribution to the effective operationand development of your chosen course. We hope that you might consider acting as a Course Representativeduring some of your time with us to help the University continue to improve your experience.

I would like to wish you every success with your studies. We look forward to working with you and hope thatyou enjoy your time with us.

Andrew Lucas

Course Management and Staff Involvement

RoleRole NameName SpecialismSpecialism eMaileMail Tel. Ext.Tel. Ext. RoomRoom

Head of Department Mr Paul Hampton [email protected] 2256 MA 115g

Course Leader Mr Andrew Lucas [email protected] 3506 MA205

Student Advisor Miss Jennifer Norwood [email protected] 1183 MI024

Student Advisor Miss Kimberley Turner [email protected] 3577 MI024

Faculty Enabling Tutor Mr Anthony Hatfield [email protected] 8581 MA115g

Educational Aims of the Course

The course aims to:

Provide a practically-based course to provide the experience, training and personal and professionalvalues necessary to allow graduates to become EH practitioners

Develop multidisciplinary knowledge and understanding of the vital and complex areas of environmentalhealth.Protect public health through experience of critical analysis of those areas which threaten health.

What makes this programme distinctive?

This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health and offers graduates a route intobecoming Chartered Environmental Health Practitioners. The main focus of the course is to prepare studentsfor a career in environmental health whether it is in the public or private sectors. Career opportunities arevery broad and can lead to working in the UK or overseas. Graduates can expect to work as auditors,consultants or regulators in a wide range of areas and organisations. Understandably, it is very practicalcourse, and is delivered by a mixture of practitioners and academic staff with research and consultancyexperience related to the breadth of environmental health. Expert input into the course is key and there areextensive links with practitioners in Local Authorities and the private sectors.

The course includes the development of theoretical and practical skills covering the five areas ofenvironmental health; food safety, housing, environmental protection, public health and health and safety. Students learn about law and practice, how the environment impacts on health and how to investigate to acriminal standard and take enforcement action. Students also develop their soft skills to include,communication, self-management, problem solving, having confidence when dealing with people etc. andthese transferable skills are useful in all aspects of life.

To compliment classroom teaching the course also features an extensive range of site visits to includeHarrods, Portsmouth Port Health Authority, retail outlets, factories, food manufacturers, construction sites,magistrates court, coroners court, inspecting food traders at a large music festival and many others.

Course Structure

September (Full-Time)September (Full-Time)

ModuleModule TitleTitle CreditsCredits PeriodPeriod TypeType Module LeaderModule Leader

4EH003 Environmental Health in Context 20 YEAR Core Andrew Lucas

4EH004 Personal and Professional Skills 20 YEAR Core Hazel Gibson

4EH002 Human Health and the Environment 20 SEM1 Core Hazel Gibson

4EH001 The Natural Environment 20 SEM1 Core Ian Hooper

4EH009 Public Health 20 SEM2 Core Emily Jervis

4HW002 The Impact of Work on Health 20 SEM2 Core Veronica Grant

5EH002 Analytical and Practical Skills in EnvironmentalHealth

20 YEAR Core Brian Shiplee

5EH004 Legal Enforcement and Compliance 20 YEAR Core Andrew Lucas

5EH005 Environmental Pollution: Law and Practice 20 SEM1 Core Andrew Lucas

5EH008 Regulation and Management of Health and Safety 20 SEM1 Core Andrew Lucas

5EH009 Food Safety Law and Practice 20 SEM2 Core Andrew Lucas

5EH003 Housing and Law 20 SEM2 Core Andrew Lucas

6EH004 Research Project in Environmental Health 20 YEAR Core Ian Hooper

6EH002 Environmental Protection 20 YEAR Core Andrew Lucas

6EH008 Professional Skills and Conduct 20 SEM1 Core Andrew Lucas

6EH005 Control of Water and Foodborne Disease 20 SEM1 Core Roy Protheroe

6EH001 Environmental Health Practice (Health and Safetyand Food)

20 SEM2 Core Andrew Lucas

6EH003 Environmental Health Practice (PublicHealth/Housing/Environmental Protection)


September (Part-Time)September (Part-Time)

ModuleModule TitleTitle CreditsCredits PeriodPeriod TypeType Module LeaderModule Leader

4EH003 Environmental Health in Context 20 YEAR Core Andrew Lucas

4EH004 Personal and Professional Skills 20 YEAR Core Hazel Gibson

4EH002 Human Health and the Environment 20 SEM1 Core Hazel Gibson

4EH001 The Natural Environment 20 SEM1 Core Ian Hooper

4EH009 Public Health 20 SEM2 Core Emily Jervis

4HW002 The Impact of Work on Health 20 SEM2 Core Veronica Grant

5EH002 Analytical and Practical Skills in EnvironmentalHealth

20 YEAR Core Brian Shiplee

5EH004 Legal Enforcement and Compliance 20 YEAR Core Andrew Lucas

5EH005 Environmental Pollution: Law and Practice 20 SEM1 Core Andrew Lucas

5EH008 Regulation and Management of Health and Safety 20 SEM1 Core Andrew Lucas

5EH009 Food Safety Law and Practice 20 SEM2 Core Andrew Lucas

5EH003 Housing and Law 20 SEM2 Core Andrew Lucas

6EH004 Research Project in Environmental Health 20 YEAR Core Ian Hooper

6EH002 Environmental Protection 20 YEAR Core Andrew Lucas

6EH008 Professional Skills and Conduct 20 SEM1 Core Andrew Lucas

6EH005 Control of Water and Foodborne Disease 20 SEM1 Core Roy Protheroe

6EH001 Environmental Health Practice (Health and Safetyand Food)


6EH003 Environmental Health Practice (PublicHealth/Housing/Environmental Protection)


Course Learning Outcomes

Learning OutcomeLearning Outcome Contributing ModulesContributing Modules

CertHE Course Learning Outcome 1 CertHE Course Learning Outcome 1 (CHECLO1)(CHECLO1)

Demonstrate knowledge of the underlyingconcepts and principles associated with yourarea(s) of study, and an ability to evaluate andinterpret these within the context of that area ofstudy.

4EH001 The Natural Environment4EH002 Human Health and the Environment4EH003 Environmental Health in Context4EH004 Personal and Professional Skills4EH009 Public Health4HW002 The Impact of Work on Health


Demonstrate an ability to present, evaluate andinterpret qualitative and quantitative data, inorder to develop lines of argument and makesound judgements in accordance with basictheories and concepts of your subject(s) of study.



Evaluate the appropriateness of differentapproaches to solving problems related to yourarea(s) of study and/or work.

4EH001 The Natural Environment4EH002 Human Health and the Environment4EH003 Environmental Health in Context4EH004 Personal and Professional Skills4EH009 Public Health

4HW002 The Impact of Work on Health


Communicate the results of your study/workaccurately and reliably, and with structured andcoherent arguments.



Demonstrate the qualities and transferable skillsnecessary for employment requiring the exerciseof some personal responsibility.

4EH004 Personal and Professional Skills

DipHE Course Learning Outcome 1 DipHE Course Learning Outcome 1 (DHECLO1)(DHECLO1)

Demonstrate knowledge and criticalunderstanding of the well-established principlesof your area(s) of study, and of the way in whichthose principles have developed with anunderstanding of the limits of your knowledge,and how this influences analyses andinterpretations based on that knowledge.

5EH002 Analytical and Practical Skills in Environmental Health5EH003 Housing and Law5EH004 Legal Enforcement and Compliance5EH005 Environmental Pollution: Law and Practice5EH007 Work Experience5EH008 Regulation and Management of Health and Safety5EH009 Food Safety Law and Practice


Demonstrate the ability to apply underlyingconcepts and principles outside the context inwhich they were first studied, including, whereappropriate, the application of those principles inan employment context



Demonstrate knowledge of the main methods ofenquiry in the subject(s) relevant to the namedaward, and ability to evaluate critically theappropriateness of different approaches tosolving problems in the field of study.



Use a range of established techniques to initiateand undertake critical analysis of information,and to propose solutions to problems arising fromthat analysis.



Effectively communicate information, argumentsand analysis in a variety of forms to specialist andnon-specialist audiences, and deploy keytechniques of the discipline effectively.



Demonstrate the qualities and transferable skillsnecessary for employment, requiring the exerciseof personal responsibility and decision-makingand undertake further training, developingexisting skills and acquire new competences thatwill enable them to assume significantresponsibility within organisations.

5EH007 Work Experience

Ordinary Degree Course Learning Outcome 1Ordinary Degree Course Learning Outcome 1(ORDCLO1)(ORDCLO1)

6EH001 Environmental Health Practice (Health and Safety and Food)

Critically analyse the implications of biological,chemical, physical, social and psychosocialstressors on human health in relation to foodsafety, health and safety, housing, environmentalprotection and public health

6EH002 Environmental Protection6EH003 Environmental Health Practice (PublicHealth/Housing/Environmental Protection)6EH005 Control of Water and Foodborne Disease


Apply the legislative framework related toenvironmental health

6EH001 Environmental Health Practice (Health and Safety and Food)6EH002 Environmental Protection6EH003 Environmental Health Practice (PublicHealth/Housing/Environmental Protection)


Collect, critically appraise data and informationto make informed decisions and formulateappropriate solutions

6EH001 Environmental Health Practice (Health and Safety and Food)6EH002 Environmental Protection6EH003 Environmental Health Practice (PublicHealth/Housing/Environmental Protection)6EH004 Research Project in Environmental Health6EH005 Control of Water and Foodborne Disease6EH008 Professional Skills and Conduct


Demonstrate cognitive and communication skillsin relation to the application of knowledge andjudgment to identify and make effectiveinterventions to protect public health



Develop personal and professional developmentskills through engagement with self-managedand reflective learning

6EH001 Environmental Health Practice (Health and Safety and Food)6EH003 Environmental Health Practice (PublicHealth/Housing/Environmental Protection)6EH004 Research Project in Environmental Health6EH008 Professional Skills and Conduct

Honours Degree Course Learning Outcome 1Honours Degree Course Learning Outcome 1(DEGCLO1)(DEGCLO1)

Critically analyse the implications of biological,chemical, physical, social and psychosocialstressors on human health in relation to foodsafety, health and safety, housing, environmentalprotection and public health

6EH001 Environmental Health Practice (Health and Safety and Food)6EH002 Environmental Protection6EH003 Environmental Health Practice (PublicHealth/Housing/Environmental Protection)6EH005 Control of Water and Foodborne Disease


Apply the legislative framework related toenvironmental health

6EH001 Environmental Health Practice (Health and Safety and Food)6EH002 Environmental Protection6EH003 Environmental Health Practice (PublicHealth/Housing/Environmental Protection)


Collect, critically appraise data and informationto make informed decisions and formulateappropriate solutions



Demonstrate cognitive and communication skillsin relation to the application of knowledge andjudgment to identify and make effectiveinterventions to protect public health



Develop personal and professional development

6EH001 Environmental Health Practice (Health and Safety and Food)6EH003 Environmental Health Practice (PublicHealth/Housing/Environmental Protection)

skills through engagement with self-managedand reflective learning

6EH004 Research Project in Environmental Health6EH008 Professional Skills and Conduct

PSRB

EH001H01UV (Full-time)

Professional Accreditation Body:Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH)

Accrediting Body:Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH)

Accreditation Statement:Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) for the purpose of partially meeting therequirements for registration as an Environmental Health Practitioner with the Environmental HealthRegistration Board (EHRB).

ApprovedApproved StartStart Expected EndExpected End RenewalRenewal

15/Apr/2017 15/Apr/2016 17/May/2019 31/Jan/2019

Employability in the Curriculum

The course is vocational and a requirement for progression to registration as an Environmental HealthPractitioner. The course provides a curriculum experience that will provide a foundation for EHPqualification, upon which students may develop their Experiential Learning Portfolio and professionalexaminations for the CIEH. Graduates will be able to follow the route to registration as EHPs or progress tofurther postgraduate academic study. Career opportunities for EHPs exist within Local Authorities inenforcement roles in generic and specialist areas of Environmental Health. EHPs are also employed withinother sectors for example by major retailers, consultancy groups, travel companies and the armed forces.

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

A wide variety of learning activities are provided throughout the course including lectures, tutorials,workshops, laboratory practical work, fieldwork, field visits, case studies, project work, problem basedlearning, on-line exercises, computer workshops, structured laboratory classes, group work, an individualresearch project, and the promotion of reflective/ self managed learning

The three graduate attributes are embedded throughout the course at all levels, with examples below;

Digital literacy skills are developed at level 4 through the Personal and Professional Skills module that coversuse of spreadsheets, data management, on-line exercises, data analysis and interpretation and the use of e-portfolio through CANVAS and Pebblepad. Other modules that extend digital literacy skills include 4HW003through webquests and on-line collaboration via CANVAS and wikis. Subject specific systems such asGeographical Information Systems (GIS) are integrated into 5EH002 Analytical and Field Skills.

Knowledgeable and enterprising The course is designed to develop knowledge and skills at level 4 and 5,whilst engendering enquiring and reflective practice so that by level 6 students can apply the holisticapproach to environmental health required of Environmental Health Practitioners.

Global citizen The nature of the course is that local, regional, national and international issues related to theenvironment, public health, housing and neighbourhoods, food and health and safety are integral at all levelsto produce a graduate with professional skills appropriate for progression to registration and practice as anEnvironmental Health Practitioner.

Learning and Teaching Methods

This data indicates the proportion of time in each year of study that students can expect to engage in thefollowing activities (expressed as a percentage for each level).

LevelLevel TeachingTeaching IndependentIndependent PlacementPlacement

4 23 77 0

5 22 78 0

6 29 71 0

Assessment Methods

This data indicates the proportion of summative assessment in each year of study that will derive from thefollowing: (expressed as a percentage for each level).

LevelLevel Written ExamsWritten Exams Practical ExamsPractical Exams CourseworkCoursework

4 8 0 92

5 7 0 93

6 8 11 81

Reference Points

The course is designed to meet the requirements of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) -‘The Accreditation of courses leading to the Qualification of Environmental Health Practitioners’, 2011Curriculum

2014 QAA Subject Benchmark Statements for 'Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences and EnvironmentalStudies' 2014 Used to identify appropriate subject knowledge, understanding and key skills.

The following are relevant for some aspects

QAA Subject Benchmark statement for ‘Bioscience’QAA Subject Benchmark statement for ‘Health Studies’QAA Subject Benchmark statement for ‘Housing Studies’QAA Subject Benchmark statement for ‘Geography’

Other reference material

ASET A Good Practice Guide for Placement and Other Work-Based Learning Opportunities in HigherEducation, 2009Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ), 2001.Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) – ‘The accreditation of courses leading to thequalification of Environmental Health Practitioners, 2003

Academic Regulations Exemptions

Section D.3.10 - Agreed exemption from the requirement to compensate marginal failure on any modules inaccordance with Professional Body requirements.

Approved by AFRSC (26/4/2008).

Exemption to permit in-module compensation for students to pass module 6EH004 with an overall grade of40%.

Approved by AFRSC (6/11/2014).

Support with your studies

University Learning Centres are the key source of academic information for students providing access to:

Physical library resources (books, journal, DVDs etc.)Study areas to allow students to study in the environment that suits them best: Social areas, quiet andsilent areas.A wide range of online information sources, including eBooks, e-journals and subject databasesAcademic skills support via the Skills for Learning programmeStudents on campus can attend workshops or ask for one-to-one help on a range of skills such asacademic writing and referencing.Dedicated Subject Pages to enable you to explore key online information sources that are recommendedfor their studies.Physical access to local libraries both in UK and overseas via SCONUL and WorldCat agreements

We also strongly advise you to download to “MyWLV” student app. MyWLV is a single point of personalisedaccess to the variety of systems the University offers. This includes pulling through relevant information (e.g.deadlines, timetables) and linking to underlying systems.

Course Specific Support

Academic study skills and digital literacy skills are introduced at level 4 in Personal and Professional skills(4EH004), further developed within Analytical and Fieldwork Skills (5EH002) at Level 5, and applied in theResearch Project (6EH004) and practice based modules (6EH001 and 6EH003) at Level 6.

Although the course is managed by the Faculty of Science and Engineering, the Course Management Teaminvolving academic colleagues from the Faculty of Education Health and Wellbeing meet at least monthly toensure cohesiveness of the student experience.

FSE has well developed support systems through the School Student Support Office, demonstrators PersonalTutors, IT support and technical support.

Contact Hours

In higher education, the term ‘contact hours’ is used very broadly, to refer to the amount of time that youspend learning in contact with teaching or associated staff, when studying for a particular course.

This time provides you with the support in developing your subject knowledge and skills, and opportunitiesto develop and reflect on your own, independent learning. Contact time can take a wide variety of forms

depending on your subject, as well as where and how you are studying. Some of the most common examplesare:

lecturesseminarstutorialsproject supervisionsdemonstrationspractical classes and workshopssupervised time in a studio/workshopfieldworkexternal visitswork-based learning (including placements)scheduled virtual interaction with tutor such as on line, skype, telephone

In UK higher education, you as the student take primary responsibility for your own learning. In this context,contact time with teaching and associated staff is there to help shape and guide your studies. It may be usedto introduce new ideas and equip you with certain knowledge or skills, demonstrate practical skills for you topractise independently, offer guidance on project work, or to provide personalised feedback.

Alongside contact time, private or independent study is therefore very significant. This is the time that youspend learning without direct supervision from, or contact with, a member of staff. It might includebackground reading, preparation for seminars or tutorials, follow-up work, wider practice, the completion ofassignments, revision, and so on.

Course Specific Health and Safety Issues

All students in the faculty of Science and Engineering are required to take and pass their Schools Health andSafety Assessment. All assessments are available on this web site FSE Welcome Web Site and you will onlybe allowed to carry out any practical work once you have passed the relevant assessments. All assessmentsshould be completed as before teaching commences.

Permission to enter a workshop and use the facilities must be obtained from the person in charge. Thisperson is responsible for ensuring that the required safety equipment is available, and that anyone grantedpermission to use the facilities is conversant with the safe operation of the equipment, machinery and awareof any special hazards

The assessments are live from the 12th September and can be accessed from this link School of Architectureand Built Environment

Course Fact File

http://fsewelcome.wlv.ac.uk/

https://fsewelcome.wlv.ac.uk/fse-health-and-safety-information/h-s-assessments/school-of-architecture-and-built-environment?view=quiz

Hierarchy of Awards:Hierarchy of Awards: Bachelor of Science with Honours Environmental Health Bachelor of Science Environmental Health Studies Diploma of Higher Education Environmental Health Studies Certificate of Higher Education Environmental Health Studies University Statement of Credit Environmental Health

Course Codes:Course Codes: EH001H01UV Full-time 3 YearsEH001H34UV Part-time Day and Evening 6 Years

Awarding Body / Institution:Awarding Body / Institution: University of Wolverhampton

School / Institute:School / Institute: School of Architecture and Built Environment

Category of Partnership:Category of Partnership: Not delivered in partnership

Location of Delivery:Location of Delivery: University of Wolverhampton

Teaching Institution:Teaching Institution: University of Wolverhampton

Published: 08-Aug-2017 by Rose Allum

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Course Guide BSc(Hons) Environmental Health School of Architecture and Built Environment · 2017-08-08 · School of Architecture and Built Environment BSc(Hons) Environmental Health