Course coordinator
Dr Breanna Lepre
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Human Movement & Nutrition Sci
This course allows students to translate theory into practice. Students will apply contemporary behaviour change theories, engage in co-design, and collaborative learning within a community or public health setting. This course will explore quality management principles with a professional entrepreneurial approach to public health and community nutrition, Students will gain confidence in promoting health services to support culturally appropriate and equitable health outcomes. This course allows students to undertake 20 days of professional practice.
This course has been designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills and attributes which underpin Community and Public Health Nutrition practice. It incorporates a 20-day work integrated learning opportunity to get hands-onﾠexperience in CPHN in an organisational setting. This subject has a particular focus on understanding how to work with priority populations, and how to incorporateﾠprinciples of equity and sustainability into health promotion practice, including in the development, implementation and evaluation of programs.
Course requirements
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
DIET7204
Restrictions
5473- Master of Dietetics Studies
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Dr Breanna Lepre
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
Workshops will run each Wednesday from 9-12pm in Weeks 1-6 and are face-to-face.
This course includes professional practice, all students must attend their placement sites as rostered.ﾠ
Aims and outcomes
Students will learn about health promotion, culture and how food systems impact on the health of communities and populations.
The National Dietitians Australia competency standards covered in this course include:
1.1 Demonstrates safe practice 1.5.1 Reflects on own culture, values and beliefs and their influence on practice
1.5.2 Seeks out culturally specific information to inform practice
1.5.3 Works respectfully with individuals, groups and/or populations from different cultures
4.2.1 Shares information with, and acts as a resource person for colleagues, community and other agencies
4.2.2 Identifies, builds relationships with and assists in implementing plans with key stakeholders who have the capacity to influence food intake and supply
4.2.3 Empowers individuals, groups and/or the broader community to improve their own health through engagement, facilitation, education and collaboration
4.3.2 Participates in collaborative decision making, shared responsibility, and shared vision within a team
4.3.3 Shares responsibility for team action, recognising the diverse roles and responsibilities other team members play
4.3.4 Guides and supports other team members and peers
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Apply contemporary behaviour change theories with marketing co-design methods to produce an educational campaign.
LO2.
Demonstrate an understanding of how to promote equitable health services to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to attain equitable health outcomes.
LO3.
Demonstrate entry level ability to plan, implement or evaluate nutrition education/promotion programs
LO4.
Apply quality management principles in public health and community nutrition
LO5.
Demonstrate cultural awareness alongside professional ethical and entrepreneurial approach in public health and community nutrition practice
LO6.
Work effectively within a team in order to develop communication and process management skills, and facilitate peer-assisted, collaborative learning.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reflection | Understanding Cultural Safety | 15% |
10/03/2025 5:00 pm |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation | Co-design Nutrition Resource Assignment | 50% |
28/03/2025 5:00 pm |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation |
Executive Summary
|
35% |
10/06/2025 5:00 pm |
| Reflection |
Placement Learning Plan and Competency Assessment
|
Pass/Fail |
Learning plan: By the end of week 1 of placement (Friday), 5pm Interim competency assessment: End of week 2 of placement (Friday), 5pm Final competency assessment: End of week 5 of Placement (Friday), 5pm |
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.
Assessment details
Understanding Cultural Safety
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Reflection
- Weight
- 15%
- Due date
10/03/2025 5:00 pm
Task description
This assessment should be completed after engaging with Module 2 and Module 3 of the Understanding Cultural Safety modules (Blackboard). From the course materials, you have learned about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' histories and cultures, contemporary health, and culturally safe practice. This task requires you to reflect on your learnings and how you will apply your knowledge of culturally safe practice in dietetics practice.
Use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT)
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Submit via ePortfolio.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Co-design Nutrition Resource Assignment
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 50%
- Due date
28/03/2025 5:00 pm
Task description
This assessment task requires you to apply your knowledge of co-design to develop a nutrition resource for parents and families with children under 5 years of age, and social media post to launch and promote uptake of the resource. Further detail is provided on Blackboard.
Use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT)
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Submit via the relevant Turnitin submission portal on the course Blackboard site.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Executive Summary
- Team or group-based
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 35%
- Due date
10/06/2025 5:00 pm
Task description
This assessment task will assist you to synthesise and communicate information effectively. This assessment task asks you to produce an executive summary of your Community and Public Health Nutrition professional practice project. Further detail is provided on Blackboard.
Use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT)
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Submit via the relevant Turnitin submission portal on the course Blackboard site.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Extensions for group work assessment may be available and will require a single request submitted with agreement from at least 50% of the members of the group, and recognition of potential impacts on the other group members. Download and complete the form below, and attach this form to your extension request: Extension of Group Assessment - Group Member Acknowledgement (PDF, 144.9 KB)
Student Access Plans for an individual student do not guarantee an extension for the assessment item. Extension Verification Letters cannot be used for group-based assessments and activities.
Dysfunctional group dynamics, poor performance by individual group members, or illness or other issues of a group member are generally not considered sufficient grounds for an extension on submission of a group assessment item. These issues should be actively managed by the group and the Course Coordinator as appropriate, during semester.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Placement Learning Plan and Competency Assessment
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Reflection
- Weight
- Pass/Fail
- Due date
Learning plan: By the end of week 1 of placement (Friday), 5pm
Interim competency assessment: End of week 2 of placement (Friday), 5pm
Final competency assessment: End of week 5 of Placement (Friday), 5pm
Task description
This assessment includes two components:
1. Competency Assessment - Students will self-assess their progress and professionalism on placement at both an interim (end of week 2) and final (end of week 5) timepoint. Professional practice supervisors will provide feedback using the same form for both the interim and final assessment.
2. Placement Plan and Feedback Action Plan (placement plan) - Students must complete this plan in preparation for placement. Due end of week 1 of placement.
See Blackboard for details.
Use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT)
This assessment task is to be completed in-person. The use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI or MT may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Hurdle requirements
Students must successfully complete all assessment components to pass this course.Submission guidelines
Learning plan: To be submitted to the relevant ePortfolio submission portal on the Blackboard site to your course coordinator
Competency assessment: To be submitted to the relevant ePortfolio submission portal on the Blackboard site to your placement supervisor.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
As this task is a course hurdle and Pass / Fail assessment item, students who submit beyond the specified due date/time without an approved extension, will fail this task and subsequently the course.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 24 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative score over the course of the semester equivalent to 24% or less. |
| 2 (Fail) | 25 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative score over the course of the semester equivalent to 25-44%. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: A cumulative score over the course of the semester equivalent to 45-49%. |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative score over the course of the semester equivalent toﾠ50-64%. *You must also receive a passing grade in the Placement Learning Plan and Competency Assessment assessment. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative score over the course of the semester equivalent to 65-74%. *You must also receive a passing grade in the Placement Learning Plan and Competency Assessment assessment. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative score over the course of the semester equivalent to 75-84%. *You must also receive a passing grade in the Placement Learning Plan and Competency Assessment assessment. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 84 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative score over the course of the semester equivalent to 85% or greater. *You must also receive a passing grade in the Placement Learning Plan and Competency Assessment assessment. |
Additional course grading information
A final percentage mark will be rounded to the nearest whole number (e.g., 64.50 and above will be rounded to 65 and 64.49 and below will be rounded down to 64).
This course contains ‘must pass’ assessment item, specifically the Placement Learning Plan and Competency Assessment. Students must pass all assessment components of this assessment item to pass the course overall, i.e. even if your final percentage mark is 50% or higher, if the individual ‘must pass’ assessment item are not passed, a student cannot achieve a grade higher than a 3.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
See Blackboard for associated readings and resources for each workshop
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Multiple weeks |
Placement |
Professional Practice Students will complete 20 days of placement in community and public health nutrition. |
Week 1 (24 Feb - 02 Mar) |
Workshop |
Workshop 1: Co-design and behaviour change |
Week 2 (03 Mar - 09 Mar) |
Workshop |
Workshop 2: Equitable and sustainable food systems |
Week 3 (10 Mar - 16 Mar) |
Workshop |
Workshop 3: Cultural safety |
Week 4 (17 Mar - 23 Mar) |
Workshop |
Workshop 4: Implementing and evaluating health promotion programs |
Week 5 (24 Mar - 30 Mar) |
Workshop |
Workshop 5: Evaluating success and quality management |
Workshop |
Workshop 6: Placement preparation and assessment support |
Additional learning activity information
Attendance at all workshops is strongly encouraged as material covered in the workshops will assist in successfully completing all aspects of this course. Workshops are intended to be interactive and workshops will not be recorded. Workshop slides will be available on Blackboard. Students who miss a workshop must complete the School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences - absentee form available from the HMNS Student Support website and submit via email to the Course Coordinator along with evidence to support your absence for verification purposes. Any non-approved absences may result in being placed under the Fitness to Study policy.
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.
You'll also need to be aware of the following policies and procedures while completing this course:
School guidelines
Your school has additional guidelines you'll need to follow for this course: