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Graduate Certificate in Workplace Health and Safety

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How to apply as a Domestic student

If you want to give your career the edge, apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) or for online programs apply directly through GradSchool.

For the Graduate Certificate in Theology and the Master of Theology please apply through UAC.

International students wishing to study on campus should visit how to apply for international students.

You will be considered for entry based on criteria such as your undergraduate studies and/or equivalent prior learning and/or relevant work experience. For more information, check the admission requirements of your chosen postgraduate coursework degree or call us on 1800 88 21 21.

Closing dates for applications vary for different degrees. To check, visit the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) or for online programs visit GradSchool.

Fast Facts

Duration

2 semesters full-time or part-time equivalent

Locations

  • Online (GradSchool)

Delivery

Online

Study Details

Program handbook

Student Intake

Domestic students

Student Intake

Not available to International students

Why study workplace health and safety at UoN?

The program is delivered entirely on-line and may be undertaken from within or outside Australia. The Graduate Certificate is an embedded program in the Masters of Workplace Health and Safety and students with a relevant bachelor degree or those who attain a Grade Point average of at least 5.0 can gain entry into the Masters program with 40 units of credit.

A Special Entry option applies for those seeking admission to the Graduate Certificate program on the basis of relevant non-university qualifications and at least 3 years relevant professional experience in an approved designated health and safety role as approved for this purpose by the Pro Vice-Chancellor.

Be equipped with valuable and highly transferable skills

The Graduate Certificate in Workplace Health and Safety is a postgraduate coursework program that develops knowledge, skills and interest in four of the major areas in occupational health and safety principles and practice. The topics covered include: Occupational Health, Occupational Hygiene and Toxicology, Law for Occupational Health and Safety, and current practice in OHS. Note: this program is subject to final University approval.

The Graduate Certificate in Workplace Health and Safety (GradCertWHlthS) is a 40-unit, AQF Level 8-compliant program. The GCWHS is embedded within the 120-unit Master of Workplace Health and Safety program.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for the Graduate Certificate qualification is a bachelor degree from an approved tertiary institution.

Special entry into the Graduate Certificate will be offered to those with relevant non-university qualifications and at least 3 years relevant professional experience in a designated health and safety role, approved for this purpose by the Pro Vice-Chancellor. Admission to the Masters program following completion of the Graduate Certificate in Workplace Health and Safety for special entry students will require a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher.

Fast-track your career

Graduates will be qualified to work in a variety of roles within the field of workplace health and safety.

While Graduate Certificates are not accredited with the Australian OHS Education Accreditation Board, students with an appropriate bachelor degree or graduates who attain a grade point average of at least 5.0 may complete the Masters level program (and receive 40 units of credit). The Masters program will be accredited by both the Australian OHS Education Accreditation Board and the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) in the UK.