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Occupational Safety and Environmental Engineering

Language of instruction

lithuanian

Qualification degree and (or) qualification to be awarded

Professional Bachelor of Engineering Sciences

Place of delivery

Utena, Maironio g. 7, LT-28142

Institution that has carried out assessment

Studijų kokybės vertinimo centras

Institution that has performed accreditation, accreditation term

Studijų kokybės vertinimo centras, 9/21/2029

Data provided or updated (date)

4/7/2021

Order on accreditation

SV6-36
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Summary of the Profile

General Description:
Objective(s) of a study programme:
The main aim of the study programme is to train a specialist in work safety and environmental engineering who knows engineering sciences, meets the needs of the labour market, can think creatively, observe, evaluate and solve problems of work safety and environmental pollution, be interested in innovations of the technology science and to apply them to improve work safety, environmental protection and the quality of human life.
Learning outcomes:
Graduates of the study programme achieve the following learning outcomes:
1. Knowledge, its application
1.1. Applies the regularities of general sciences to solve work safety and environmental engineering problems.
1.2. Applies the clean production principles and basic prevention measures in practice.
1.3. Has basic legal knowledge relevant to work and environmental safety.
2. Research skills
2.1. Is able to find legal, technical and scientific sources of information relevant to work safety and environmental engineering activities, to independently select/apply technological, organizational and methodological measures.
2.2. Is able to carry out the necessary research, process its data and conclude on work safety and environmental measures.
3. Special abilities
3.1. Is able to plan, organize, execute and evaluate work safety in the company.
3.2. Is able to solve environmental problems by choosing technologies that solve air, sewage, soil pollution and waste management problems.
4. Social skills
4.1. Is able to interact with the engineering community, environmental and work safety specialists and the public in solving work safety and the issues of environmental activity.
4.2. Is able to take responsibility for the quality of his/her own and his/her subordinates' work by following professional ethics and citizenship.
5. Personal skills
5.1. Is able to maintain professional competence through lifelong learning.
5.2. Is able to think creatively and critically, individually and as a team, in solving work safety and environmental challenges.
Activities of teaching and learning:
The studies are organized by using the following forms of study: lectures, practicals, individual and group consultations. They focus on supporting students' active learning. To train professional and transferable skills, the programme applies holistic teaching and learning strategies, such as peer-to-peer and collaborative learning, research-based learning. They are implemented by applying methods that educate students' critical, creative and constructive thinking: document, case analysis, individual and group reflection, etc. The application of these strategies and methods expands students' ability to get to know the world of work and their future professional field, to communicate with entrepreneurs and other professionals to transfer information, discuss the issues regarding ideas, problem-solving or decision-making.
Methods of assessment of learning
achievements:
The cumulative assessment system is used, except for the final thesis. The assessment of the learning outcomes involves the following: written examination, report (of practical work), written paper (a course paper, overview), presentation, colloquium.
Framework:
Study subjects (modules), practical
training:
Study field subjects:
Professional Foreign Language, Basics of Law, Professional Language Culture, Mathematics, Environmental Physics, Fundamentals of Electrotechnics and Safety, Environmental Protection Policy and Law, Environmental Chemistry and Microbiology, Information Technology and Engineering Computer Graphics, Employee Safety Organization in a Company, Fire Safety, Responsibilities and Rights of Employers and Employees, Civil and Radiation Safety, Safe Operation of Equipment, Purification Technology of Gaseous Effluents, Purification Technology of Particulate Matters, Sewage Treatment Technology, Water Improvement Technology, Waste Management Technology, Environmental Monitoring and Physical Pollution, Soil Protection, Evaluation of Employee Safety and Health Measures, Environmental and Employee Safety and Health Management Systems, Work Safety Document Management, Fundamentals of Environmental Equipment Selection and Application.
Alternatively Selected Subjects: Philosophy, Sociology, Management of Chemical Materials, Toxicology and Risk Assessment, Renewable Energy Sources, Clean Production, Eco-Business Planning and Organization, Project Management.
Practice: Technological Practice, Employee Safety Practice, Final Practice.
Specialisations:

Optional courses:
Alternatively Selected Subjects: Philosophy, Sociology, Management of Chemical Materials, Toxicology and Risk Assessment, Renewable Energy Sources, Clean Production, Eco-Business Planning and Organization, Project Management.

Students can choose an elective subject (9 credits).
Distinctive features of a study
programme:

Access to professional activity or further study:
Access to professional activity:
A graduate can work in a variety of enterprises, not only in the positions that are environment-related or require engineering qualification, but also in the positions of work safety and health professionals, and a combination of these positions, e.g. in environment protection institutions, industry and transport companies, private environmental enterprises. A graduate can start own business. In the field of work safety, a graduate can work in private and state construction, industry and other manufacturing companies and institutions or organisations, work for safety training companies, work for safety consulting companies.