Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

Graduates would be suitable for roles in the mining, oil and gas, construction, government and non-government sectors.

Higher education

All applicants are required to have an undergraduate degree in any discipline, with equivalents considered.

VET studies

Alternatively applicants can apply with an AQF level 5 qualification e.g. Diploma (or equivalent) in Occupational Health and Safety and have at least five years appropriate professional experience.

English Proficiency Requirements

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
• Bachelor degree from a country specified on the English Proficiency Bands page;
• Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
• Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
• Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.

If you're applying for a course and have previous study or professional experience, you may be eligible for what we call 'advanced standing'.

For more information and to apply please go to https://www.ecu.edu.au/future-students/course-entry/advanced-standing

This course provides an introduction to the field of occupational health and safety management. The course has been developed to equip students with the basic skills to function effectively in occupational health and safety roles.

Award Requirements

Students are required to complete three units

• OHS6130 Workplace Health and Safety Law
• OHS6131 Occupational Health and Safety Risk Management
• OHS6132 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems