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Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
Testamur Title of Degree: | Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety |
Abbreviation: | GCertOHS |
UOW Course Code: | 3045 |
CRICOS Code: | N/A |
Total Credit Points: | 24 |
Duration: | 1 year part-time |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn |
Delivery Mode: | Flexible |
Delivery Campus / UAC Code: | Wollongong |
Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety provides a professional introductory program of study. It is also a pathway for the higher level Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety and Master of Occupational Health and Safety.
UOW's Occupational Health and Safety programs have been developed in conjunction with industry to address the complex nature of occupational health and safety in the workplace. The specialised knowledge and skills developed throughout the course will allow you to confidently address the complex nature of workplace issues. The program has a flexible mode of delivery, with online content delivered up front, complemented by block teaching sessions of 3–5 days for exploration and application of subject material.
Entry Requirements & Credit Arrangements
Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:
| CLO | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Identify, critically review, investigate and evaluate OHS issues using data, research and argument. | ||||||
| 2 | Generate and demonstrate effective responses to advanced OHS issues with creativity, logic and critical thinking. | ||||||
| 3 | Effectively identify, generate and transmit advanced OHS knowledge, skills and ideas to collaborate and engage with people in different settings and different cultural environments. | ||||||
| 4 | Identify, describe and demonstrate strategies to acknowledge, appreciate and respect diversity. | ||||||
| 5 | Identify and generate strategies to maintain personal integrity within the field of OHS. | ||||||
| 6 | Identify, critically review, evaluate and apply appropriate resources and technologies for professional practice in OHS in order to function effectively in the digital environment. | ||||||
Course Structure
To qualify for award of this degree, a candidate must satisfactorily complete a total of at least 24 credit points, comprised of:
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Session | |||
| HAS 871 | WHS Risk Management | 6 | Autumn |
| HAS 979 | Ergonomics Essentials | 6 | Autumn |
| Spring Session | |||
| HAS 861 | Workplace Hazards & Hygiene | 6 | Spring |
| HAS 973 | Occupational Health & Safety Systems | 6 | Spring |
For information regarding timetables, tutorials, and classes please the visit the Timetables and Classes page.
Accreditation and Professional Recognition
The Graduate Certificate is not eligible for professional accreditation because of the limited scope of study. If, however, a student applies for admission to the Graduate Diploma on successful completion of the Graduate Certificate, all subjects can be used as academic credit. Please refer to the Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety and Master of Occupational Health & Safety for professional recognition and accreditation at that level.
Other Information
For further information email: askuow@uow.edu.au