Occupational health and safety
Strive for safety as an indispensable OHS professional
Study workplace health and safety and join the profession that makes a difference. Choose from our range of OHS courses and learn health and safety foundations. Studying OHS through higher education incorporates broad principals including ethics and integrity, legal aspects, and psychological hazards in the occupational environment.
Become a dedicated occupational health and safety professional that shows industry what it means to work safe. Enjoy diverse roles in small business, large business and government. Work in cities or remote locations like rigs and mines.
Influence real safety outcomes through meaningful work.
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Postgraduate ACU-OHSE601-2021
Principles of OHSE Management
- Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Management
- Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Management
- Master of Occupational Health, Safety & Environmental Management
- Postgraduate Single Subjects
- Master of Business Administration
- Graduate Certificate in Professional Practice
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Occupational health and safety students from the Australian Catholic University are awarded accreditation
ACU’s OHS courses are accredited by The Australian OHS Education Accreditation Board.
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