RDEV20140
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Academic Year 2025/2026
Health, Welfare & Safety in Agriculture (RDEV20140)
Subject: : Rural Development
College: : Health & Agricultural Sciences
School: : Agriculture & Food Science
Level: : 2 (Intermediate)
Credits: : 5
Module Coordinator: : Dr Sinéad Flannery
Trimester: : Spring
Mode of Delivery: : On Campus
Internship Module: : No
How will I be graded? : Letter grades
Curricular information is subject to change.
This is an undergraduate module designed for students of Agricultural Science, Food Science and Human Nutrition who are required to undertake professional work experience (PWE). It focuses on developing greater awareness and knowledge of health and safety issues related to agriculture, the food industry and associated areas. The agri-food sector faces the challenge of economic, environmental and social sustainability as the industry expands to meet global food demand. This module explores social sustainability through the lens of occupational safety and health. Content includes the work environment; the legal environment and health and safety legislation in Ireland; insurance; health and safety management and work systems; manual handling; chemical safety and other psycho-social hazards; health and welfare. The module will also contain a training component related to Agricultural Science Programme Majors.
About this Module
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What will I learn?
Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this module students should be able to: 1 Recognise major risk areas related to agriculture, food and related areas. 2 Understand the legal requirements surrounding the workplace environment. 3 Conduct a risk assessment and assess the safety status of a workplace environment. 4 Be able to recognise incorrect procedures regarding the use of mechanical equipment. 5 Be able to assess the economic and social impact of health.\ Passing this module is a requirement for Professional Work Experience.
Indicative Module Content:
Key topics that will be addressed include: work place fatalities and accidents; work place safety; legislation and insurance information; risk assessment; manual handling; health; chemical and laboratory safety and practical sessions.
How will I learn?
Student Effort Hours:
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Specified Learning Activities | 20 |
| Autonomous Student Learning | 56 |
| Lectures | 18 |
| Practical | 10 |
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| Total | 104 |
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Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
This module will be delivered via lectures and two practical sessions. On completion of the practical sessions students will undertake a project. Students are assessed on all aspects of the module.
Am I eligible to take this module?
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:\
None
Learning Exclusions:\
None
Learning Recommendations:\
A general knowledge of agriculture and related areas at university level
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Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Equivalents:\ Health and Safety on Farms (RDEV30080)\ \ \ \
How will I be assessed?
Assessment Strategy
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | Must Pass Component | % of Final Grade | In Module Component Repeat Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exam (In-person): A 1 hour MCQ end of trimester exam | End of trimester Duration: 1 hr(s) | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 60 | No |
| Group Work Assignment: Students will complete a group project assignment which involves a risk assessment and subsequent report associated with their degree major. *Forestry students will complete an individual assignment | Week 8 | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 40 | No |
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Carry forward of passed components
No
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What happens if I fail?
| Resit In | Terminal Exam |
|---|---|
| Summer | Yes - 1 Hour |
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. \
Assessment feedback
Feedback Strategy/Strategies
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment\
How will my Feedback be Delivered?
Group feedback will be provided through the VLE on project assessment.
When is this module offered?
Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
| Spring | Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 | Fri 14:00 - 15:50 |
| Spring | Practical | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 25, 26 | Fri 14:00 - 17:50 |