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Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety |
Abbreviation: |
GCertOHS |
Home Faculty: |
Health and Behavioural Sciences |
Duration: |
1 year part-time |
Total Credit Points: |
24 |
Delivery Mode: |
On-campus |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn, Spring, Summer |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
1135 |
CRICOS Code: |
N/A |
Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety course provides an entry point for students who don't meet the requirements for direct entry to the Masters degree. The course is designed to permit students to transfer to the Master of Science (Occupational Health and Safety) provided that a credit average is achieved across all subjects in the Graduate Certificate.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
Applicants who hold a degree that doesn't meet the criteria for direct entry to the Masters may be accepted for entry to the Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety. Applicants who hold a Certificate IV in Workplace Safety or equivalent, plus two years of relevant work experience in an OHS related area, will also be considered.
Course Requirements
The Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety requires the successful completion of 24 credit points of subjects in accordance with the table below.
Subject Code |
Subject Name |
Session |
Credit Points |
LAW 969 |
Occupational Health and Safety Law** |
Autumn |
6 |
SHS 971 |
OH&S Risk Management |
Autumn |
6 |
SHS 970 |
Advanced Workplace Injury Management |
Spring |
6 |
SHS 972 |
Principals of Occupational Hygiene |
Summer |
6 |
Note: all SHS subjects listed above are taught in block delivery modes that require on-campus attendance. Please consult the OH&S academic program website at www.uow.edu.au/health/healthsciences/ohspgprogramme/index.html for details. **This subject is run by the Faculty of Law and is delivered in block format. Please consult the Faculty of Law for details. | |||
Credit Towards Other Courses
The Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety articulates with the Master of Science (Occupational Health & Safety). All subjects successfully completed in the Graduate Certificate in OH&S will count as credit towards the MSc (OHS) upon successful transfer provided that the student has not graduated from the Graduate Certificate in OH&S. Students intending to apply to transfer to the MSc (OH&S) should note that once they have graduated from the Graduate Certificate in OH&S, University General Course Rules may prohibit full credit for subjects already completed should they apply to return to the MSc program at a later date. Therefore students considering this option must discuss this with the Program Coordinator prior to applying for graduation or transfer.
Further Information
Professor Brian Davies
Course Advisor
+61 2 4221 4438 (Tuesdays and Wednesdays only)
0407 287 406 (Business hours only)
brian_davies@uow.edu.au