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Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

Effective from 01-JAN-2019 : Code S72

This course provides an introduction to the field of occupational health and health (OHS)/ workplace health and health (WHS) management and has been developed to equip students with the basic skills necessary to function effectively in occupational health and safety roles.

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. Apply independent judgement when investigating and evaluating complex OHS/WHS situations to generate solutions.
  2. Communicate specialised OHS/WHS knowledge, concepts and skills to a variety of audiences.
  3. Demonstrate management skills by planning, implementing and evaluating substantial OHS/WHS projects.

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, with equivalents considered. Alternatively applicants can apply with an AQF level 5 qualification e.g. Diploma (or equivalent) in Occupational Health and Safety and have at least five years appropriate professional experience.

Course Duration

  • Full Time: 0.5 Years
  • Part Time: 1 Year

Course Delivery

  • Online: Full Time, Part Time

Course Coordinator

Prof Jacques de Villiers OOSTHUIZEN

Course Structure

Students are required to complete:

Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
OHS6130Workplace Health and Safety Law20
OHS6131Occupational Health and Safety Risk Management20
OHS6132Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems20

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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