Graduate Certificate in Organisational Safety and Human Factors

Learn to manage workplace safety by critically analysing, generating, and communicating practical solutions to safety issues.

You will study law and corporate social responsibility;

human factors;

leadership;

change and risk management, and the systematic management of workplace hazards.

The knowledge you gain can be applied to many industries, including aviation, transportation, healthcare, mining and defence.

You can play a critical role in workplace safety and productivity.

This qualification is delivered online only.

Entry requirements

For entry into the Graduate Certificate in Organisational Safety and Human Factors, applicants will be required to have:

• A Bachelor degree in Safety or Human Factors; OR

You will learn to manage workplace safety by critically analysing, generating, and communicating practical solutions to safety issues.

You will study:

• law and corporate social responsibility
• human factors
• leadership
• change and risk management
• the systematic management of workplace hazards

For each course you study, you will need to allocate time for various classes such as lectures, tutorials, workshops, seminars and practicals. Plus you will need additional hours to study in your own time to complete assignments, readings and projects and contribute to online discussion forums. So as a general rule, if you are studying full-time you would need to allocate 12 – 26 hours of study when at university and 14 – 28 hours of independent study per week.

Your studies at UniSA will incorporate both practical, professionally-focused and research-based learning, so assessment types will vary. You can expect them to include:

UniSA collaborates with over 2,500 companies worldwide. These extensive industry connections give us a truly competitive edge – our students get real-world skills and contacts.

We emphasise hands-on training and knowledge. As part of this graduate certificate you will draw on international research expertise and a series of applied projects to make your studies applicable to the real world.

This degree is offered online. This means that you:

Your career

Employment opportunities for Occupational and Environmental Health Professionals are expected to increase over 9 per cent in Australia between now and 20231. The skills you will learn in this qualification are broad and they can be applied to almost any industry.

Careers to consider:

• workplace health and safety officer: overseeing workplace health and safety including monitoring compliance, training, policies and procedures, and auditing
• return to work coordinator: provide safety awareness, accident prevention and rehabilitation services, ensure policies and procedures are in place

1Australian Government Department of Jobs and Small Business Projections 2018

Applying to study with us:

• go to the top of this page and make note of the SATAC code, then click Apply
• you will be redirected through to the SATAC website to continue your application

Our campuses have fantastic facilities including modern lecture theatres, libraries, workshops, laboratories, tech zones, and areas that simulate real work environments. You’ll also find student gyms and campus sport activities to keep you active. We also offer flexible study options, with online resources available for accessing lecture recordings, virtual classrooms, library resources and learning support.

Adelaide has a variety of accommodation options to suit different requirements and budgets. Options include dedicated student accommodation or private rentals. See our long-term accommodation pages for plenty of options. If you need somewhere to live, our new student accommodation by urbanest is on Bank Street in Adelaide’s lively cultural precinct, a perfect location for students. It is within easy reach of UniSA’s city and metropolitan campuses, Rundle Mall shopping, the Central Market, Chinatown, and the West End’s vibrant nightlife. It is also across the road from the Adelaide train station, and on bus and tram routes.

Our student support services can make your life at university easier. We provide a full range of support services including academic and personal counselling. You can also access a range of services through our students association, USASA. When you become a UniSA student you can contact Campus Central for help with anything related to your degree. They will help you with your enrolment, ID cards, fees, timetables and any other questions you might have.

We have six campuses in metropolitan and regional areas, each with advanced facilities including modern lecture theatres, libraries, laboratories, and areas that simulate real work environments.