Graduate Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety

CQUniversity Australia

Play a pivotal role in workplace safety with the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety OHS Designed in consultation with industry and embedding projectbased and authentic learning experiences this course will prepare you to work in industry and community services in advanced aspects of occupational health and safetyIn the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety OHS you will undertake core subjects in the areas of human factors occupational health risk management occupational hygiene OHS law safety systems and accident phenomenology This will see you enhancing your career advancement opportunities as specialist being highly employable in your field of expertise across both the private and public sectors as a safety professionalOn completion of the course you will be able toidentify and anticipate health and safety hazards in the workplace and recommend a systematic approach for their assessment and controlutilise knowledge from specialised disciplines in the application of effective prevention and control programs in the workplacedemonstrate effective consultation and communication processes in ways that make appropriate use of managerial and industrial frameworks and the social context of the workplaceanalyse the implications of political economic social cultural and technological trends on workplace health and safety practicesimplement education and information programs to promote a safe and healthy workforceAs a student you will have the opportunity to gain crucial lifelong learning and transferable generic skills such as critical thinking and problemsolving You will be able to apply these skills to a range of employment opportunities and life situations to complement your disciplinary base You may also apply for the interim award Graduate Certificate in Fatigue Risk ManagementstrongCareer OpportunitiesstrongIn the Graduate Diploma of OHS you will undertake core subjects in the areas of human factors occupational health risk management occupational hygiene OHS law safety systems and accident phenomenology This will you enhancing your career advancement opportunities as a specialist being highly employable in your field of expertise across both the private and public sectors as a safety professional