The course is included in these curricula and study modules
- Materials processing technology 2018 - General studies
- Materials processing technology 2019 - General studies
- Materials processing technology 2020 - General studies
- Materials processing technology 2018 - General studies
- Materials processing technology 2019 - General studies
- Mechanical and sustainability engineering 2020 - General studies
Level/category
Teaching language
English
Type of course
Compulsory
Cycle/level of course
First
Recommended year of study
1
Total number of ECTS
5 cr
Competency aims
The aim of the course is to teach the risks
associated with practical work at Arcada, and how
to be competent in safety protocols and practical
emergency skills
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student is
expected to be able to study and perform
practical work in a responsible and safe
manner. It is compulsory to complete this
course before participating in laboratory
exercises in Arcada.
Course contents
Security and occupational health, Risks and
hazards, Mechanical safety, Chemical safety,
Electrical safety, Fire safety, First aid
Prerequisites and co-requisites
None. This course is meant for first-year students
and transfer students new at Arcada.
Additional information
Due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, this course
is provided 100% online.
Recommended or required reading
Material provided in itslearning
Study activities
- Lectures - 20 hours
- Excursions and demonstrations - 20 hours
- Small-group work - 20 hours
- Project- and production work/artistic activities - 20 hours
- Individual studies - 40 hours
- Internet-based studies - 15 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 135 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours
Mode of Delivery
Participation in tuition
Assessment methods
- Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
- Essays, reports, productions and portfolio
Assessment requirements
Online case study project, risk assessment and
exam
Grading: pass/fail
Teacher
- Makkonen-Craig Stewart
- Sjöberg David
Examiner
Makkonen-Craig Stewart
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit
Assignments valid until
Until further notice
Assessment methods
- Date of examination will be announced later - Exams
- Date will be announced later - Reports and productions