$87,800 median starting salary.
(Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021-2023 – postgraduate Health Services & Support)
Degree overview
Prepare and implement occupational, health and safety programs
This program will ensure graduates gain the core knowledge and skills required to become successful practising WHS professionals. Your ability to deliver best practice WHS in contemporary workplace will be enhanced.
You will graduate with the skills to:
- Prepare and implement occupational, health and safety programs that comply with legislative requirements.
- Have a broad view and clear understanding of current State and Federal safety legislative requirements.
- Learn to identify and manage occupational health, hygiene and safety hazards in the workplace.
- Address causation and prevention of work-related accidents/incidents.
- Apply occupational health and safety risk management systems and processes.
Career opportunities
At the successful completion of the program, graduates will have an enhanced ability to engage with industry and their community. You will be equipped with the skills to develop safety campaigns in response to the occupational, health and safety needs of your affiliated organisation. Graduates will be qualified for career opportunities across a range of industries.
Graduates can go on to work in fields such as:
- Mining
- Manufacturing
- Government
- Rural safety
- Primary industry.
93.2% employed within four months of graduating.
(Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020-2022)
What you will study
The Graduate Certificate in Workplace Health and Safety develops your knowledge and skills in four key areas.
Key areas of study include:
- Workplace Health and Safety Law
- Workplace Safety
- Occupational Hygiene and Toxicology
- Risk Management.
Scholarships
Scholarships
Scholarships
If you are a current student, or planning to study with us, we encourage you to apply for all scholarships you meet the criteria for.
Scholarships are available for current, future and international students, Asylum seekers, Graduate research, abroad and exchange study and opportunities with external providers.
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