Graduate Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety

The aim of the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety is to prepare professionals working in industry and community services in advanced aspects of occupational health and safety.

On completion of the course, students will be able to:

identify and anticipate health and safety hazards in the workplace and recommend a systematic approach for their assessment and control;

utilise knowledge from specialised disciplines in the application of effective prevention and control programs in the workplace;

demonstrate effective consultation and communication processes in ways which make appropriate use of managerial and industrial frameworks and the social context of the workplace;

analyse the implications of political, economic, social, cultural, and technological trends on workplace health and safety practices;

and implement education and information programs to promote a safe and healthy workforce.

Students will have the opportunity to gain crucial lifelong learning and transferable generic skills, such as critical thinking, and problem solving.

They will be able to apply these skills to a range of employment opportunities and life situations to complement their disciplinary base.

Students completing the Graduate Diploma OHS may apply for the interim award Graduate Certificate in Fatigue Risk Management.

All students will have an opportunity to complete authentic learning tasks in the state of the art, purpose-built Forensic Accident Investigation Crash Lab, the only one of its kind in Australia.

Core Structure

Course Structure

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Core Structure

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Entry Requirements

Students are required to possess either

1) an undergraduate degree; or

2) five years experience in a safety science related role in upper or middle management; or

3) three years experience in a safety science related role and a Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or Work Health and Safety.

Students applying on the basis of experience may be required to provide evidence of writing skills.

International Students

Refer to the international student section

All applications are subject to approval by the Head of Course or Discipline Lead.

Security Requirements

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Health Requirements

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Assumed Knowledge

Students who would like to join this course but have not attended university level studies previously and do not feel confident in their academic skills may benefit from enrolling in one of the CQUniversity bridging courses such as STEPS to prepare for their studies. Students who have not studied at university previously are also recommended to enrol in GOAS "Getting Optimistic About Study" a free unit which provides additional study skills support.

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Core Learning Outcomes

• 1.
• Utilise evidence to inform OHS professional practice.
• 2.
• Critique and apply safety science concepts, knowledge and skills as well as systems thinking to problem solve in diverse and complex contexts.
• 3.
• Provide professional OHS leadership through advanced transdisciplinary communication skills, life-long learning and reflective practice.
• 4.
• Analyse the implications of political, economic, social, cultural and technological trends for OHS practice.
• 5.
• Engage in and develop a community of OHS practice.