Course content

The course applies to students of the 2-year and 5-year Master program in Architecture at the Faculty of Architecture and Design who will work in the model workshop during their studies. The course focuses on HSE (health, safety and environment) for students and gives an introduction to risks associated with the use of workshop machinery as well as routines and handling of tools at the workshop. The course consists of two parts. Part 1: Obligatory program-based practical training at the workshop. The practical training must be completed in order to take the second part of the course. Part 2: Theoretical health and safety course.

Learning outcome

Students shall have the necessary knowledge about HSE to ensure their own and other people's safety during their study at NTNU. This includes knowledge of the HSE-concept, objectives for the HSE work and how to behave safely in workshops. NTNU's goal is that all students and employees should have a safe workplace.

Learning methods and activities

Part 1: Students will learn basic knowledge of health and safety in the workshop based on demonstrations and practical exercises. Practical training is held in the workshop at Gløshaugen.

Part 2: The theoretical part of the HSE course will consist of general principles of health, environment, and safety for students in the architecture program and in the workshop. The course will be conducted as lectures and self-study, and will conclude with an exam in Inspera.

This course is offered to incoming exchange students and will be taught both in English and in Norwegian.

Compulsory assignments

• Oblig - HSE workshop course

Specific conditions

Course materials

Course material will be on Blackboard.