Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences

Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

Testamur Title of Degree:

Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

Abbreviation:

GCertOHS

Home Faculty:

Health and Behavioural Sciences

Duration:

1 year

Total Credit Points:

26

Delivery Mode:

Flexible delivery

Starting Session(s):

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Location:

Wollongong

UOW Course Code:

1135

CRICOS Code:

N/A

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety course provides an entry point for students who don't meet the requirements for direct entry to the Masters degree. The course is designed to permit students to transfer to the Master of Science (Occupational Health and Safety) provided that a credit average is achieved across all subjects in the Graduate Certificate.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

Applicants who hold a degree that doesn't meet the criteria for direct entry to the Masters may be accepted for entry to the Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety. Applicants who hold a Certificate IV in Workplace Safety or equivalent, plus two years of relevant work experience in an OHS related area, will also be considered.

Course Requirements

The Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety course is comprised of 26 credit points of subjects as outlined in the table below.

Course Program

Subjects (by year)

Session

Credit Points

GHMA927

Advanced Workplace Injury Management *

Autumn

8

LAW 969

Occupational Health and Safety Law**

Autumn

6

GHMA922

Occupational Hygiene and Toxicology*

Summer

6

GHMA923

OH&S Risk Management*

Spring

6

* These subjects are taught in various block delivery modes. Please consult the Course Coordinator for details.

**This subject is run by the Faculty of Law and usually runs in block format. Please consult with the Faculty of Law for details.

Credit Towards Other Courses

The Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is designed to permit students to transfer to the Master of Science (Occupational Health & Safety). Students must maintain a credit average to transfer to the Master of Science (Occupational Health & Safety) and are to discuss this option with the Program Coordinator.

Further Information:

A/Prof Brian Davies
Program Coordinator
+61 2 4221 4438 (Wednesdays only)
0407287406 (business hours only)
brian_davies@uow.edu.au