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Occupational Safety and Health Major

Code MAAAHW

Professional Recognition

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About this Major

Provides students with an introduction to this profession and equips them with the knowledge and skills to function effectively in the health and safety industry.

Students undertaking this major as part of the Bachelor of Health Science should select a second major in Health Promotion, Addiction Studies or Nutrition.

Code MAAAHW

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Mount Lawley
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Professional Recognition

  • This Major has been Accredited by: Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).

    Recognition of Prior learning (RPL) based on VET qualifications and/or work experience will not be granted for core units that can be undertaken within an IOSH accredited degree at ECU.

    This professional recognition only applies when you study this Major in the following course:

Membership

Students can apply for membership with Institution of Occupational Safety and Health.

Eligible enrolled students can access IOSH Student Membership for the duration of their studies and, on successful completion, they will meet the academic requirements for Graduate membership. As IOSH is the only organisation in the world that offers Chartered Membership to health and safety practitioners, this can help members achieve the highest professional standards and gain international recognition.

Graduates are eligible to apply for membership with Institution of Occupational Safety and Health.

Graduates of K97 will be eligible to apply for our graduate level of membership Grad IOSH. They will then be required to undertake a period of Initial Professional Development which will require students to provide evidence of their practice skills in a skills development portfolio (IPD), at the end of this period there will be a professional review interview. After successful completion of this IPD process students will then be eligible for the chartered membership of IOSH (CMIOSH).

Students can apply for membership with Australian Institute of Health and Safety (AIHS).

Full time students can join as a Student member or on graduation apply for Transitional Membership

Students can apply for membership with Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists (AIOH).

Students can either join as a Student member or an Associate Member.

Details

Structure

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
HST1152Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety15
OHS1120Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety Science15
HST1160Occupational and Environmental Health Regulation15
HST2145Risk Management15
HST2258Occupational Hygiene and Toxicology15
HST3503Workplace Compensation and Injury Management15
HST3350Safety and Ergonomic Hazards15
HST3357Occupational Safety and Health Management15

For more detailed unit information for this Major take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.

Student handbook

Notes

Important notes

  • HST2258: All students will be required to attend compulsory on-campus laboratory practicals.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Apply discipline knowledge to a range of theoretical and practical occupational health and Safety (OHS)/ workplace health and safety (WHS) situations.
  2. Think critically to analyse, interpret and conceptualise complex OHS and WHS problems.
  3. Think creatively to anticipate challenges and generate OHS and WHS specific solutions and responses.
  4. Use digital technologies and literacies to access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from multiple sources.
  5. Communicate disciplinary knowledge and values in professional and public contexts.
  6. Demonstrate a global outlook with respect for cultural diversity, including Indigenous cultural competence.
  7. Work collaboratively and demonstrate initiative to implement social, sustainable, and ethical values.
  8. Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and judgement for own learning and professional practice.

Career Opportunities

Employment opportunities

This major is aimed at those who wish to work as OSH/OHS/WHS practitioners in a range of industries such as the manufacturing, mining or resources.

Possible future job titles

Occupational Safety and Health Manager, Occupational Hygiene Technician, Workers Compensation Administrator, Rehabilitation Officer, Risk Manager

This Major can be studied in the following courses

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Student stories

  • ECU offered courses for my chosen field, so it was a very easy decision to study there.

    I had a great interest in furthering my career and with ECU offering a variety of courses for my chosen field, it was a very easy decision to make. I found the independence of online learning great for my circumstance of having a family and working full-time. There was also the opportunity of online interaction and assistance from both lecturers and fellow students.

    George Goin
  • I have landed a position in my field of study, in an industry I am interested in

    The course has provided me with a broad, yet strong foundational knowledge required to work in Occupational Health and Safety. And I was able to start my career prior to completing my degree. I have landed a position in my field of study and I was able to start my career prior to completing my degree.

    Tiffany Mackinnon
  • Why study Health Promotion at ECU?

    ECU graduate Beki talks about how her degree and student work placement led to a new job.

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