Occupational health & safety courses
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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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Online occupational health & safety subjects and short courses
PostgraduateTAS-JND612
100% online
No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
PostgraduateGRF-EHR706
100% online
No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
Starts 15 Jul 2024
PostgraduateCUR-HTHM503
100% online
No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
Starts 15 Jul 2024
PostgraduateTAS-JND503
100% online
No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
Online occupational health & safety degrees
PostgraduateGRF-SLS-GCE
Improve safety systems in the workplace
Launch or advance your safety career with this postgraduate OHS qualification. Broaden your understanding of safety beyond the norm and make workplaces safer. Explore current theory, learn from experienced academics, and make industry connections.
100% online
PostgraduateCUR-OHS-GCE
Prevent accidents and manage safety in the workplace
Study core subjects in accident prevention and risk management. Then pursue your interest or shape your career with electives including ergonomics and compensation. Build up your OHS knowledge and skills and get ready to solve problems in the workplace.
100% online
6 months full time or part time equivalent
PostgraduateACU-OSE-MAS
Master of Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Management
Management-level OHSEM postgraduate studies
Progress into leadership with in-demand OHSEM expertise. Fortify your knowledge of key legislation and systems. Dive into advanced topics including incident analysis and worker rehabilitation. Become a leader and certified OHS professional.
100% online
PostgraduateUON-DRR-GCE
Directly engage with UN resources
A unique DRR course co-developed and certified by the United Nations. You’ll study fundamental disaster risk concepts, with a focus on sustainable development. Learn how to conduct disaster risk evaluations. Get to know current DRR tools and protocols.
100% online
6 months full time or part time equivalent
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