Master of Occupational Health and Safety
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
About
After completion of MC135, you will be able to work at a professional level in OHS or, if you have completed the Major occupational hygiene, as an Occupational Hygienist.
Graduates of this program are employed in a wide range of industries, usually in national and international companies or as consultants.You will understand the OHS Body of Knowledge and be able to apply this in a range of organisational contexts.
RMIT focuses on the science and technology of risk management through assessment of hazards and development of specific control mechanisms.Specifically, the program includes:the global concepts of health, safety and work, and the implications that these have in organisations the socio-political and organisational context in which work occurs and how this impacts work design and its effects on the workers the causes of fatalities, injuries and ill health arising from work recognition of hazards, assessment of their risk and development of suitable controlsYou will learn to apply these concepts in a range of contexts, allowing you to develop confidence and proficiency in your professional OHS or occupational hygiene practice.
Many of your assessments will incorporate Work Integrated Learning (WIL) by focusing on OHS or occupational hygiene issues in your work situation.The Masters in OHS provides an opportunity to engage in a substantial work based research project or to extend your knowledge base through courses in business management or occupational hygiene.
Structure
All courses listed may not be available each Semester.
Year One of Program
Complete the following Four (4) Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principles and Practice of Work Health and Safety | 12 | PUBH1361 | City Campus |
| Critical Thinking and Decision Making | 12 | PUBH1384 | City Campus |
| Work Health and Safety Legal Systems | 12 | ENVI1020 | City Campus |
| Occupational Ergonomics | 12 | PUBH1012 | City Campus |
Year Two of Program
Complete the following Three (3) Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work Hazards and their Control | 12 | PUBH1358 | City Campus |
| The Psychosocial Work Environment | 12 | PUBH1385 | City Campus |
| Work Health and Safety and the Organisation | 12 | PUBH1360 | City Campus |
Select and Complete One (1) of the following Course:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work Health and Safety Intervention Project | 12 | PUBH1386 | City Campus |
| Research Methods | 12 | BIOL2411 | City Campus |
Year Three of Program
Occupational Hygiene Option: Complete the following Four (4) Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toxicology and Epidemiology | 12 | PUBH1403 | City Campus |
| Monitoring and Control of Workplace Contaminants | 12 | PUBH1387 | City Campus |
| Assessment and Control of Physical and Biological Hazards | 12 | PUBH1359 | City Campus |
| Occupational Hygiene Project | 12 | PUBH1404 | City Campus |
Management Option: Complete the following Four (4) Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management 1 - Managing People | 12 | BUSM1162 | City Campus |
| Introduction to Business Management | 12 | BUSM4151 | City Campus |
| Leadership and Management | 12 | BUSM1530 | City Campus |
| Work Health and Safety Intervention Project | 12 | PUBH1386 | City Campus |
Research Option: Complete the following Three (3) Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Methods | 12 | BIOL2411 | City Campus |
| Research Project 1 | 12 | BIOL2327 | City Campus |
| Research Project B (Implementation) | 24 | BIOL2328 | City Campus |
Entry requirements
You must have:
- Successfully completed an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification), or
- Significant work experience or professional practice
To have your professional experience considered you must include in your application:
-a CV
-a personal statement that demonstrates your academic foundation for masters study. This may include:
- details on how your professional experiences relate to the program
- demonstration of critical thinking in personal and/or professional practice
- communication and problem solving skills
Learning outcomes
As a graduate of this program, you will have the knowledge and skills necessary to practice as an OHS professional. On successful completion of this program, you will have achieved the following Program Learning Outcomes:
1. Understanding the OHS Body of Knowledge
1.1 You will demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of the OHS Body of Knowledge allowing you to reflect critically on OHS theory and professional practice.
1.2 You will demonstrate knowledge of research principles and methods for the maintenance and expansion of your knowledge base
2. Advanced skills to critically analyse and solve problems in OHS
2.1 You will have skills to investigate, analyse and synthesise OHS information, problems, concepts and theories.
2.2 You will have skills to generate OHS solutions and evaluate their effectiveness.
3. Application of knowledge and skills
3.1 You will be able to demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills with creativity and initiative to new situations in professional practice.
3.2 You will be able to demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills with high level of personal autonomy and accountability.
3.3 You will be able to demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills to plan and execute a substantial research-based project or capstone project.
4 Communication
4.1 You will have communication and research skills to interpret OHS issues and justify OHS decisions for specialist and non-specialist audiences.
4.2 You will have technical and communication skills to design, implement and evaluate developments in OHS that influence OHS professional practice or scholarship.
These capabilities are aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) Level 9.
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