Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1

• Identify current and potential health risks within Environmental Health.
• Assess impacts of identified health risks using applicable strategies.
• Compile a comprehensive risk management plan in line with relevant legislation and best practice.
• Evaluate intervention measures for identified risks and determine corrective actions.
• Monitor and review the effectiveness of the risk management plan.
• Apply various strategies (e.g., Environmental Impact Assessment, Social Impact Assessment) to address risks.
• Develop verification tools to measure and evaluate all elements of risk management.
• Conduct public participation throughout the development and implementation of the risk management plan.
• Perform a situational analysis in the community following acceptable protocols.
• Design, implement, monitor, and evaluate sustainable health promotion programs in compliance with national policies and guidelines.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2

• Identify a research need/theme/problem.
• Compile a research proposal following national and international guidelines and ethical norms.
• Apply research principles in the design and conduct of the investigation.
• Manage research data according to prescribed guidelines.
• Develop intervention measures to confirm research objectives.
• Communicate results in appropriate formats (verbal and written).
• Interpret, prioritize, and apply research data accurately in the report.
• Address the identified problem in the research report.
• Reflect intervention measures based on research findings.
• Provide feedback on research results and recommendations to all stakeholders.
• Demonstrate research capability according to institutional guidelines in the presentation.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3

• Apply ethical responsibilities in interactions with clients, colleagues, and the community.
• Perform activities following ethical rules of the profession and relevant principles.
• Achieve professional and personal growth through assuming various roles within the Environmental Health milieu.
• Handle interactions with stakeholders using tactful, objective, and culturally sensitive communication skills.
• Develop communication strategies to improve Environmental Health services.
• Handle all forms of communication promptly, politely, and professionally.
• Develop protocols for communicating Environmental Health issues to community members.
• Develop systems for communicating strategies for delivering Environmental Health services.
• Facilitate resolution of conflicts in the work environment.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4

• Identify, analyze, and develop recommendations for policies, legislation, and guideline gaps.
• Review and apply labour relations policies and legislation.
• Manage financial matters and physical resources of an Environmental Health service according to legislative requirements.
• Control accounts, budgets, and financial procedures in compliance with applicable legislation.
• Recognize health risks in line with relevant legislation and best practice.

Integrated Assessment

Formative Assessment

• Variety of assessment opportunities scheduled throughout the module.
• Types of formative assessments: written tests, assignments, presentations, laboratory work, and practical work.

Summative Assessment

• Conducted to ensure learners attain exit level outcomes.
• Types of summative assessments: one written theoretical examination, one written practical examination.

Additionally, each learner will receive a logbook indicating topics and activities during the Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) period. A performance evaluation will be conducted by a personnel member at the WIL location. Learners will also complete a set of questions after each activity as part of the WIL assessment (e.g., case studies, procedures, posters).