Master of Occupational Health and Safety

Description

The Master of Occupational Health and Safety is designed for professionals looking to expand their skill-base in advanced aspects of health and safety for the occupational health and safety sectors of industry and community services.

The program will expand your knowledge and skills in the field, providing improved career prospects and advancement in the health and safety industry. Our program incorporates experiential learning concepts with project-based learning and provides hands-on experience, ensuring students graduate with ‘real-world’ experience.

On completion of the coursework, you will be able to manage all aspects of health and safety identification, assessment and control, apply specialised knowledge to implement prevention and control programs in the workplace, consult and communicate with appropriate use of managerial and industrial frameworks, analyse the implications of political, economic, sociological and technological trends on workplace health and safety practices, and promote a safe and healthy workforce through provision of education and information programs.

The Master of Occupational Health and Safety incorporates the same in-depth coursework as the graduate diploma, with the addition of research-based project study to provide you with the opportunity to choose a specific study area and enhance your research, theoretical and practical skills.

You have the option to study either full-time or part-time study and by distance education. CQUniversity’s highly experienced teaching staff are dedicated to supporting you through the learning journey to help you achieve your career goals. Strong relationships with industry bodies ensure the programs are relevant and up to date with current occupational health and safety practices.

Requirements

Entry to the Graduate Diploma or Master of Occupational Health and Safety requires a three-year bachelor degree from an Australian university. Students who have completed the graduate diploma or equivalent can apply for 48 units of credit towards the Master of Occupational Health and Safety.

Consideration may also be given on an individual basis to applicants with professional OHS (non-degree) qualifications or equivalent and who have had at least five years work experience at a middle or higher management level or other relevant qualifications, and are working towards professional OHS career development. Students applying for entry via this alternative approach will need to provide and show the ability to:

•write a high level report
•read and analyse academic literature, government policy texts and create detailed reports
•complete high level numeracy tasks applicable to workplace situations.
Note: Students applying for entry without a three-year bachelor degree from an Australian university will be assessed by the Head of Program.

Notes

Occupational health and safety is concerned with the health and safety of the members within an organisation. Occupational health and safety officers coordinate systems, identify hazards, assess risks and put required controls in place to minimise the risk of accidents and illness among staff. The typical work of an occupational health and safety officer also involves the promotion of health and safety including the development of policies and procedures, inspecting and testing of machinery and equipment, ensuring the correct safety and protective equipment is available and ensuring it meets regulations, ensuring that the organisation complies with legislation, supervising the investigation of accidents, assisting with the organisation of appropriate health care and insurance claims and coordinating emergency procedures.