Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

This course provides an introduction to the field of occupational health and health (OHS)/ workplace health and health (WHS) management and has been developed to equip students with the basic skills necessary to function effectively in occupational health and safety roles.

Students are required to complete:

Year 1 - Semester 1

Admission requirement (Band 6)

• Bachelor degree; or
• Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.

English Language requirement (Band 4)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
• Bachelor degree from a country specified in the Admissions Policy;
• Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
• Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
• Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Course Specific Admission Requirements

All applicants are required to have an undergraduate degree in any discipline, with equivalents considered. Alternatively applicants can apply with an AQF level 5 qualification e.g. Diploma (or equivalent) in Occupational Health and Safety and have at least five years appropriate professional experience.

1. Communicate specialised OHS/WHS knowledge, concepts and skills to a variety of audiences.
2. Apply independent judgement when investigating and evaluating complex OHS/WHS situations to generate solutions.
3. Demonstrate management skills by planning, implementing and evaluating substantial OHS/WHS projects.