Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety offers two streams: OHS Professional, providing foundational skills for OHS roles, and OHS Specialist, allowing students to tailor their studies to their interests. Graduates are equipped for careers in various sectors, including mining, construction, and government, with potential job titles such as Safety Advisor and OHS Manager.

Program Outline

Outline:

• The Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) is available in two streams.
• OHS Professional stream:
Designed for those who aim to become or are already working as an OHS professional.
• Provides an introduction to the field of occupational health and health management.
• Equips students with the basic skills necessary to function effectively in OHS roles.
• The 3 units in this stream are core to the Graduate Diploma.
• OHS Specialist stream:
Designed for those who prefer to design their own study program from a selection of units.
• Assists professionals with a role including OHS or an interest in OHS with an education in a wide variety of related disciplines.

Careers:

• Graduates are suitable for roles in the mining, oil and gas, construction, government and non-government sectors.
• Possible future job titles: Safety Advisor, Safety Officer, Safety Manager, OHS Advisor, OHS Officer, OHS Manager, HSE Advisor, HSE Officer, HSE Manager, WHS Advisor