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This major provides students with an introduction to the occupational safety and health (OSH) profession, and equips them with the knowledge and skills to function effectively in a range of health and safety roles in the industry.
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Occupational Safety & Health Manager, Occupational Hygiene Technician, Workers Compensation & Rehabilitation, Risk Manager, Community Health Officer
This major is aimed at those who want to commence work as OSH practitioners in a range of industries such as the manufacturing, mining or the resources industry.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| HST1152 | Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety | 15 |
| HST1109 | Epidemiology | 15 |
| MAN1100 | Management I | 15 |
| HST1124 | Health Communication | 15 |
| MAT1114 | Introductory Statistics | 15 |
| HST1154 | Occupational Health and Safety Law | 15 |
| SCY1101 | Security and Risk Management | 15 |
| HST2122 * | Health Research Methodology | 15 |
| HST2145 * | Risk Management | 15 |
| MAN2120 | Organisational Behaviour II | 15 |
| HST2256 | Occupational Hygiene | 15 |
| HST3503 | Workplace Compensation and Injury Management | 15 |
| HST3358 | Ergonomics and Work Design | 15 |
| HST3357 | Occupational Safety and Health Management | 15 |
| HST3501 | Health Research Project | 15 |
* Students will be assessed to see if they have achieved the ECU minimum standard of English language proficiency in this unit. Students who don't meet the minimum standard will be provided with appropriate English language support and development.
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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