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Graduate Certificate in Occupational Hygiene
Testamur Title of Degree: | Graduate Certificate in Occupational Hygiene |
Abbreviation: | GCertOH |
UOW Course Code: | 3042 |
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 Hygiene has been developed in conjunction with industry to address the complex nature of occupational hygiene in the workplace. It provides a professional introductory program of study and a pathway for the higher level Master of Occupational Hygiene. The specialised knowledge and skills developed throughout the course allows students to confidently address the complex nature of workplace occupational hygiene 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 advanced occupational hygiene issues using knowledge, data, to control workplace health hazards. | ||||||
| 2 | Generate and demonstrate effective responses to advanced occupational hygiene issues with integrity, creativity, logic and critical thinking. | ||||||
| 3 | Effectively identify, interpret and communicate occupational hygiene issues to collaborate and engage with people in diverse settings and cultural environments. | ||||||
| 4 | Identify, describe and demonstrate strategies to acknowledge, appreciate and respect diversity. | ||||||
| 5 | Develop and apply appropriate professional and ethical approaches to occupational hygiene practice. | ||||||
| 6 | Identify, critically review, evaluate and apply technologies for OHS professional practice in order to function effectively in a 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 961 | Physical Hazards at Work | 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 enrols in the Master of Occupational Hygiene, all subjects can be used as academic credit. Please refer to the Master of Occupational Hygiene for professional recognition and accreditation at that level.
Other Information
For further information email askuow@uow.edu.au