Graduate Certificate in Occupational Hygiene Practice
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Graduate Certificate in Occupational Hygiene Practice |
Abbreviation: |
GCertOHP |
Home Faculty: |
Health and Behavioural Sciences |
Duration: |
1 year |
Total Credit Points: |
24 |
Delivery Mode: |
Face-to-Face |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn & Spring |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
1177 |
CRICOS Code: |
N/A |
Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Occupational Hygiene Practice aims to develop the basic skills necessary to evaluate workplaces for worker exposure to hazardous substances. Skills will also be developed in the control of hazardous substances after they have been identified and evaluated.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
The Graduate Certificate program has been designed as an entry course for those who may not have an undergraduate degree but have relevant work experience and/or an OHS qualification. The program is designed so that students may progress from the Graduate Certificate through to the Masters degree, provided a credit average is maintained throughout the Graduate Certificate.
Course Requirements
The Graduate Certificate in Occupational Hygiene Practice course is comprised of 24 credit points of subjects as outlined in the table below.
Course Program
Subjects (by year) |
Session |
Credit Points | |
GHMA940 |
Measurement of Hazardous Substances* |
Autumn |
6 |
GHMA942 |
Noise-Measurement & Its Effects* |
Winter |
6 |
GHMA943 |
Control of Hazardous Substances* |
Spring |
6 |
GHMA946 |
Epidemiology & Toxicology for OHS Practitioners* |
Autumn |
6 |
* These subjects are taught in various block delivery modes. Please consult the Course Coordinator for details. | |||
Credit Towards Other Courses
The Graduate Certificate in Occupational Hygiene Practice is designed to permit students to transfer to the Master of Science (Occupational Hygiene Practice). Students must maintain a credit average to transfer to the Master of Science (Occupational Hygiene Practice) and are to discuss this option with the Course Coordinator.
Further Information:
A/Prof Brian Davies
Program Coordinator
+61 2 4221 4438 (Wednesdays only)
0407287406 (business hours only)
brian_davies@uow.edu.au