Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
Testamur Title of Degree:
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Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
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Abbreviation:
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GCertOHS
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Home Faculty:
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Health and Behavioural Sciences
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Duration:
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1 year part-time
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Total Credit Points:
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26
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Delivery Mode:
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Face-to-Face
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Starting Session(s):
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Autumn
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Location:
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Wollongong
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UOW Course Code:
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1135
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CRICOS Code:
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N/A
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Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety course provides an entry point for students with a Certificate IV in Workplace Safety and a Certificate IV in Assessment & Workplace Training, a minimum of 2 years work experience, or TAFE 3 year minimum Trade Certificate with a minimum of 2 years work experience. The course is designed to permit students to transfer to the Master of Science (Occupational Health and Safety).
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
A 3 year Bachelors degree from a recognised tertiary institution or equivalent, Certificate IV in Workplace Safety and a Certificate IV in Assessment & Workplace Training with a minimum of two years work experience.
International students are required to have achieved an IELTS score of 6.5, with a level of at least 6 in all bands, reading and writing, speaking and listening.
Course Requirements
The Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety course is comprised of 26 credit points of subjects, and can be taken as a one session full-time enrolment or 1 year part-time.
Course Program
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Subjects (by year)
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Session
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Credit Points
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GHMA923
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OH&S Risk Management*
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Autumn
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6
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LAW969
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Occupational Health and Safety Law
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Autumn
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6
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GHMA922
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Occupational Hygiene and Toxicology
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Spring
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6
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GHMA927
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Advanced Workplace Injury Management *
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Spring
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8
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* These subjects are taught in various block delivery modes. Please consult the Course Coordinator for details.
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Credit Towards Other Courses
The Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety course is designed to permit students to transfer to the Master of Science (Occupational Health & Safety). Students must maintain a credit point average to transfer to the Master of Science (Occupational Health & Safety) and are to discuss this option with the Course Coordinator.
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