Associate Degree in Occupational Health and Safety

Central Queensland University - Online

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Overview

Prepare to lead organisations and individuals in safe working practices, injury prevention and developing a workplace safety culture. Learn the latest and most relevant training and education in health and safety to graduate as confident and competent health and safety paraprofessionals ready to be employed in health safety decision-making and management.

Students will develop knowledge, attitudes, skills and initiatives in the safety science disciplines of ergonomics, human factors, accident investigation and occupational health and safety management. During this course students will gain practical, real-world experience and skills through simulations and real project work to graduate with up-to-date skills and industry-ready. For more course information, visit Associate Degree in Occupational Health and Safety.

Prerequisites

Year 12 prerequisites

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 26 in any English.

Non-Year 12 prerequisites

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 26 in any English.

Potential Career Outcomes

The Associate Degree of Occupational Health and Safety is your gateway to a variety of management and consultancy positions in workplace health and safety. Upon completion, you will be qualified to work in roles such as:

  • Industrial Safety Officer
  • Occupational Hygienist.

You may find also find employment opportunities in the areas of ergonomics and risk management and in industries such as:

  • primary
  • rural safety
  • manufacturing
  • mining
  • services
  • employer associations
  • the defence force
  • health

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the Central Queensland University website for admission criteria information.

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University

Central Queensland University

Campus

Online

Course Type

Associate Degree

Study Area

Health Sciences

Delivery Mode

Online

Duration

Full-time: 2 years, Part-time: Available

Indicative ATAR

Unknown

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