Play a pivotal role in workplace safety with the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS). Designed in consultation with industry and embedding project-based and authentic learning experiences, this course will prepare you to work in industry and community services in advanced aspects of occupational health and safety.
In 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 professional.
On completion of the course, you will be able to:
identify and anticipate health and safety hazards in the workplace and recommend a systematic approach for their assessment and control
utilise knowledge from specialised disciplines in the application of effective prevention and control programs in the workplace
demonstrate effective consultation and communication processes in ways that make appropriate use of managerial and industrial frameworks and the social context of the workplace
analyse the implications of political, economic, social, cultural, and technological trends on workplace health and safety practices
implement education and information programs to promote a safe and healthy workforce.
As a student, you will have the opportunity to gain crucial lifelong learning and transferable generic skills, such as critical thinking, and problem-solving. 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 Management.
Career Opportunities
In 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.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
July 2025
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
March 2025
A secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent), or
An Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) diploma level qualification, or
Bachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 23 years full time with a minimum overall GPA 4.0
English requirements
IELTS Academic: 6.0 with no individual band score of less than 5.5
TOEFL Internet-based: Overall score of 75 with no score less than 17
Pearson Test of English Academic: Overall score of 54 with no score less than 46
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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