Occupational health and safety courses
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-OHSE601-2022
Principles of OHSE Management
Related degrees
- 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
- Master of Business Administration
- Graduate Certificate in Professional Practice
- Postgraduate Single Subjects
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