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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 part-time |
Total Credit Points: |
24 |
Delivery Mode: |
Flexible |
Starting Session(s): |
SHS Jan (3 January) |
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 and 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 requires the successful completion of 24 credit points of subjects in accordance with the table below.
Subject Code |
Subject Name |
Session + |
Credit Points |
LAW 969 |
Occupational Health and Safety Law** |
Autumn |
6 |
SHS 970 |
Advanced Workplace Injury Management |
SHS February |
6 |
SHS 971 |
OH&S Risk Management |
SHS July |
6 |
SHS 972 |
Principals of Occupational Hygiene |
SHS September |
6 |
Note: all SHS subjects listed above are taught in 5-day block delivery modes that require on-campus attendance. Please consult the OH&S academic program website at www.uow.edu.au/health/healthsciences/ohspgprogramme/index.html for details. **This subject is run by the Faculty of Law and is delivered in block format. Please consult the Faculty of Law for details. + Some subjects are offered in non standard sessions. Please contact the OHS Academic Program Coordinator for more details. | |||
Professional Recognition
The Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety has been accredited by the Institution of Occupational Safety & Health (IOSH) in the United Kingdom. For full details on accreditation status please contact the OHS Academic Program Coordinator.
Articulation with other UOW Courses
The Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety articulates with the Master of Science (Occupational Health and Safety). All subjects successfully completed in the Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety will count as credit towards the Master of Science (Occupational Health and Safety) upon successful transfer to the Masters. Note that a credit average in the Graduate Certificate is required to be eligible to transfer.
Contact Information
Mrs Jane Whitelaw
OHS Academic Program Coordinator
+61 2 4221 5232 (Tuesdays and Wednesdays only)
jane_whitelaw@uow.edu.au
Other Information
Other information is available at http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/