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Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
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Health SciencesIn addition to the curriculum of the graduate certificate, you will undertake further study into ergonomics, occupational hygiene, chemical safety, exposure measurement and evaluation. You will also be given additional opportunities to choose from a range of specialist topics.
Professional recognition
This course is recognised by several professional bodies including the Australasian Faculty of Occupational Medicine.
Career opportunities
Employment prospects are excellent, with graduates often earning above average salaries. Graduates gain employment in a variety of industries including mining, oil, gas, manufacturing and construction. There is also demand for graduates in corporate, government, health and academic sectors. With the stringent legislative requirements for health and safety in the workplace and the increase in resources and commodity prices expected to continue, future demand for tertiary qualified occupational health and safety professionals is expected to be high.
Credit for previous study
Applications for recognition of prior learning (RPL) are assessed on an individual basis.
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Units
Current students: Please refer to the Handbook's full course structure when enrolling.
Credits needed to graduate: 200
| Core units | Hrs/Wk | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| Accident Prevention and Safety Management 581 | 4.0 | 25.0 |
| Compensation and Injury Management 593 | 4.0 | 25.0 |
| Ergonomics 594 | 4.0 | 25.0 |
| Health and Safety Economics and Management 582 | 4.0 | 25.0 |
| Occupational Hygiene and Chemical Safety 596 | 4.0 | 25.0 |
| Risk Management and Safety Technology 582 | 4.0 | 25.0 |
| Optional units | Hrs/Wk | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Health Risk Assessment 682 | 4.0 | 25.0 |
| Health Impact Assessment 680 | 4.0 | 25.0 |
| Mine Management 532 | 4.0 | 25.0 |
| Occupational Diseases 585 | 4.0 | 25.0 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Project/Practicum 590 | 4.0 | 25.0 |
| Occupational Health and Safety and Human Resources Law 563 | 3.0 | 25.0 |
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Entry requirements:
A bachelor degree from a recognised tertiary education institution.
Please refer to the following statement s before applying for this course:
Where:
Bentley
When:
February or July
How:
Full-time or part-time
Study:
Off-campus
Duration:
1 year full-time
Notes:
Full-time study available subject to unit availability.
You will require regular access to a computer and the Internet.
Fees (indicative first year only)
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This course is only available to international students studying outside of Australia.
2012 entry requirements:
Minimum English language entry requirements:
| IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System) | |
|---|---|
| Writing | 6.0 |
| Speaking | 6.0 |
| Reading | 6.0 |
| Listening | 6.0 |
| Overall band score | 6.5 |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | |
|---|---|
| 570 | paper based |
| 92 | Internet based (23 in each section) |
| 5 | minimum test of written English (TWE) |
CUTE (Curtin Uni Test of English) - B
Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) Grade C
Results from IELTS, TOEFL and CUTE are valid for two years.
These are only some of the ways you can prove your English competence. See more ways to meet our English requirements [.pdf 48.9kb]
Please refer to the following statements before applying for this course:
When:
February or July
How:
Full-time or part-time
Study:
Off-campus
Duration:
1 year full-time
Other notes:
Full-time study available subject to unit availability.
You will require regular access to a computer and the Internet.
Fees for 2012:
Unfortunately fee information is not available for this course at this time. Please check out our Fee Calculator for an estimation of course fees.
CRICOS: N/A Int'l Students
This page was last updated on 19 September 2011
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In exceptional circumstances units and/or courses may be discontinued. In these instances Curtin will use its best endeavours to accommodate students affected by any discontinued courses or units
