BAPD1030 Health, Safety, and Environment in Workshops Course description

During this course, students will receive training in Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) at the institute's workshops. Passing the exam certifies the candidate to use the institute's workshops, machines, and materials. It is mandatory for bachelor's students at the Department of Product Design to be certified to carry out exam work in at least three of the five workshop areas at the institute.

Language of instruction: Norwegian

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After completing the course, the student has achieved the following learning outcomes, defined in knowledge, skills, and general competence:

Knowledge

The student is familiar with:

• Methods and procedures for responsible material processing of wood, metal, ceramics, concrete, textiles, and polymers, along with associated supporting materials.

Skills

The student can:

• Use machines and materials in the workshops in accordance with the department's HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) regulations and instructions from supervisors.

General Competence

The student can:

• Practice responsible behavior and maintain a positive workshop culture in collaboration with fellow students and supervisors, in alignment with the department's HSE regulations.

Lectures, method demonstrations and individual supervised exercises. Work individually or in groups.

The following coursework is mandatory and must be approved in order to take the exam:

• Participation in all HSE-related lectures and all learning activities related to at least three workshop areas.

The purpose of the exam in this course is to ensure that the candidate can work according to correct principles of health, safety, and environment (HSE), minimizing the risk of endangering themselves, others, equipment, and the environment.

The exam consists of ongoing instruction and observation throughout the course, where academic supervisors assess the candidate's approach to work through practical exercises in the department's workshops. Particular emphasis is placed on the candidate's ability to demonstrate an understanding of risk assessment.

It is mandatory for bachelor students at the Department of Product Design to be certified to carry out exam work in at least three out of five of the department's workshop areas.

All aids are permitted, supporting references must adhere to rules for citation.

Pass/fail.

Two internal examiners.