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Graduate Certificate in Work Health and Safety
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Testamur Title of Degree: | Graduate Certificate in Work Health & Safety |
Abbreviation: | GCertWHS |
UOW Course Code: | 1198 |
CRICOS Code: | N/A |
Total Credit Points: | 24 |
Duration: | 1 year part-time |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Social Sciences |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn |
Delivery Mode: | Flexible |
Delivery Campus: | Wollongong |
Additional Information: |
Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Work Health & Safety provides a professional introductory program of study in the area of occupational health & safety as a pathway for the higher level Graduate Diploma in Work Health & Safety. The specialised knowledge and skills developed throughout the course will equip graduates to address the complex nature of workplace occupational health and safety issues.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from the Graduate Certificate in Work Health and Safety will be able to:
- Critically analyse and evaluate WHS issues using data, research and argument.
- Develop and demonstrate effective responses to WHS issues with creativity, logic and critical thinking.
- Effectively articulate and convey work health & safety knowledge, skills and ideas to collaborate and engage with people in different settings and different cultural environments.
- Describe and demonstrate strategies to acknowledge, appreciate and respect diversity.
- Develop strategies to maintain personal integrity within the field of WHS.
- Identify and apply appropriate resources and technologies for professional practice in WHS in order to function effectively in the digital environment.
Course Structure
The Graduate Certificate in Work Health & Safety requires the successful completion of 24 credit points of subjects in accordance with the course structure and recommended subject progression table below.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAS 860 | People & Work | 6 | Autumn |
| HAS 871 | WHS Risk Management | 6 | Autumn |
| HAS 870 | Work Injury Management | 6 | Spring |
| HAS 861 | Workplace Hazards & Hygiene | 6 | Spring |
Credit Arrangements
Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.
Professional Recognition/Accreditation
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 Work Health & Safety and Master of Work Health & Safety for professional recognition and accreditation at that level.
Please note that successful completion of HAS 870 can be used to apply for an exemption to the compulsory WorkCover NSW 2-day Return to Work Coordinator training.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: ssc@uow.edu.au