Graduate Certificate in Fatigue Risk Management
Central Queensland University
About
The Graduate Certificate in Fatigue Risk Management is a postgraduate course that aims to develop a comprehensive set of skills and knowledge relating to managing the risks associated with fatigue.
The course is designed for, but not exclusive to, people currently working in industry.
The units are run by distance education and provide blended staff-guided learning including both online engagement and face-to-face interactions.
Students in the course learn about safety and accident phenomenology, human factors and fatigue risk management.
Structure
Course Structure
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Core Structure
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| Number of units: 3 | Total credit points: 24 |
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| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
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| --> SAFE20017 | Human Factors in Complex Systems | --> |
| --> SAFE20018 | Fatigue Risk Management | --> |
Entry requirements
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Entry Requirements
Students are required to possess
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.
Fees and Charges
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Learning outcomes
Core Learning Outcomes
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- Demonstrate an understanding of aspects of the body of knowledge that forms part of human factors, risk management and risk assessment in the management of fatigue in organisations.
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- Review aspects of an organisation’s safety performance using technical and research skills and be able to recommend improvements specifically with emphasis on fatigue risk management.
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- Evaluate the role that multiple stakeholders play in creating the pressures and drivers for safety.
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- Communicate ideas to different levels of staff to develop and implement safety initiatives across an organisation.
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| 1. KNOWLEDGE Have specialised knowledge within a systematic and coherent body of knowledge that may include the acquisition and application of knowledge and skills in a new or existing discipline or professional area | --> | --> | --> | --> |
| 2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review,analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge and identify and provide solutions to complex problems | --> | --> | ||
| 3. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to think critically and to generate and evaluate complex ideas | --> | --> | --> | --> |
| 4. SKILLS Have specialised technical and creative skills in a field of highly skilled and/or professional practice | --> | --> | --> | |
| 5. SKILLS Have communication skills to demonstrate an understanding of theoretical concepts | --> | |||
| 6. SKILLS Have communication skills to transfer complex knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences | --> | |||
| 7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to make high level, independent judgements in a range of technical or management functions in varied specialised contexts | --> | --> | --> | |
| 8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to initiate, plan, implement and evaluate broad functions within varied specialised technical and/or creative contexts | --> | --> | ||
| 9. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for personal outputs and all aspects of the work or function of others within broad parameters | --> |
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