Course Information
Prerequisite/Course Pathway
Certificate IV of Occupational Health and Safety (BSB41604) or equivalent,
Being familiar with computers for word-processing, databases and the internet is also an advantage.
Mature Age Entry
If you have left school and experienced a minimum of two years in a working environment, this course is open entry – free of minimum entrance requirements. However, prerequisite/course pathway requirements shown above must be met.
Study Options
This course is run as an adult distant education program with most students choosing the option to use the internet as their primary source of information.
See SafetyLine under resources for further information.
Course Duration
Participants have six months from the date of enrolment in any subject to complete that subject. The recommended time for completion of a single subject is two months.
Start Times
There is continuous enrolment in the distance program.
Assessment
For each subject two pieces of assessment are required.
- The first assessment is activities.
- The second assessment is a written assignment.
See student information pack under resources for further details.
Career Opportunities
Successful completion of this qualification and suitable experience provides you with the opportunity to become a supervisor/manager, or trainee manager in medium or large organisations within the area of occupational health and safety.
The Diploma prepares you for employment as a work health and safety practitioner and as such, carry out organisation of the safety and health functions within a workplace.
Skills Recognition
This course is competency based and therefore it is possible to have relevant current skills and knowledge recognised. Refer to the skills recognition pages.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills. A summary of the employability skills developed through this qualification can be downloaded from: http://employabilityskills.training.com.au