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Course Information

Master of Occupational Health and Safety

Effective from 01-JAN-2025 : Code L65

This program aims to develop professionals in the field of occupational health and safety who are able to develop OHS systems and research workplace OHS issues. On completion of the program it is expected that students should be able to: design and implement an occupational health and safety management system that reflects the OHS needs of an organisation; critically review the risk management processes that have been developed for a workplace and/or industry including the characterisation of incident-investigation processes identifying issues in specific industries/workplaces; critically review and synthesise the factors that influence the application of occupational health and safety legislation in the workplace; synthesise the potential impacts of hazards according to type and predict when a hazard may become a risk; use research skills to assess the implementation of safe design in relation to controlling potential impacts on people, plant and/or the environment; undertake and report on a workplace-based research project; and demonstrate professional skills which include making verbal and written arguments in support of workplace safety and health issues.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Critically review complex OHS/WHS knowledge, research principles and methods to demonstrate mastery of professional practice or scholarship.
2. Apply cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, evaluate and synthesise complex ideas, concepts and theories in authentic OHS/WHS situations.
3. Apply communication and collaboration skills to design innovative contributions to professional OHSA/WHS practice or scholarship.
4. Use high level self management skills to initiate, plan and execute a substantial OHS/WHS related projects.

Professional Recognition

Course

This course has been Accredited by: Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).
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 Certified Membership (previously Graduate member). This can help you achieve the highest professional standards and gain international recognition. 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 course has been Accredited by: Australian OHS Education Accreditation Board (AOHSEAB).
This course has been accredited by the AOHSEAB which verifies the course has been designed and taught to develop graduates with the knowledge and skills to enter the workplace as a generalist OHS professional. 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 AOHSEAB accredited degree at ECU.

Membership

Students can apply for membership with Australian Institute of Health and Safety (AIHS). Students can apply for membership with the Australian Institute of Health and Safety. Students, if not working full time can apply for student membership. All graduates are able to apply for different levels of membership, depending on their work experience.

Admission requirements

Admission requirement (Band 6)

• Bachelor degree; or
• Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.

English Language requirement (Band 4)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
• Bachelor degree from a country specified in the Admissions Policy;
• Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
• Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
• Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Course Specific Admission Requirements

All applicants are required to have an undergraduate degree in any discipline; or a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Occupational/Workplace health and Safety/Safety Science.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 9 Masters Degree (Coursework) Award.

Course Duration

• Full Time: 2 Years
• Part Time: 4 Years

Course Delivery

• Online: Full Time, Part Time

Non standard timetable requirements

Some online units may require on-campus workshop attendance.

Course Coordinator

Dr Roberta SELLECK

Course Structure

Students will be required to complete six (6) core units and six (6) electives. Electives can be chosen from the specialist streams (Research Stream and / or the Leadership in Mining Safety Stream) or the recommended electives.

NOTE: The Leadership in Mining Safety units are delivered from Joondalup or Online, with two-day intensives delivered from Wellington Street in Perth CBD. Each unit will run over a period of five to eight weeks.

Or alternative elective units with the approval of the Course Coordinator.