Online Courses Handbook 2003

150604 v.2 Master of Occupational Health and Safety

Introduction
This course provides those with responsibilities for occupational health and safety operations within organisations or industries, and those intending to pursue a career in this field, with advanced knowledge and skills in the prevention of disease and injury. Students are provided with opportunity to specialise and undertake research in safety management, safety technology, occupational health, hygiene, occupational medicine or other related areas.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A Bachelor of Science degree plus two years of relevant post-qualification work experience. Work experience is assessed on the basis of the following - level of seniority and responsibility, job description, work based referee report, publications or other written reports, short courses or conference attendance.

Specific Requirements
Applicants for this course should refer to the Communicable Diseases and Criminal Record Screening/Clearance Section of this publication. Completion of an approved certificate in senior first aid is required before the course is awarded. Short on campus study periods are also a requirement for some units.

Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability
This fee paying course is three semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study. This course is principally conducted in external study mode with some units available internally.

Intermediate Awards
A student who has successfully completed all the requirements of the Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Management or Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, may apply under exceptional circumstance provisions for graduation in that award subject to approval of the Head of School. For further definition refer to the Statement and Awards section under General Information.

Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

10682 v.2 Occupational Health and Safety Management 581 8.0 25.0

5427 v.6 Occupational Epidemiology and Biostatistics 581 8.0 25.0

SELECT 2 OPTIONS 50.0

100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

10683 v.3 Occupational Health and Safety Management 582 8.0 25.0

5429 v.6 Health and Safety Law 582 8.0 25.0

SELECT 2 OPTIONS 50.0

100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

13179 v.2 Research Project 650 8.0 50.0

SELECT 2 OPTIONS 50.0

100.0

Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) Hrs/Wk Credits

4870 v.3 Worksite Health Promotion 588 4.0 25.0

5425 v.7 Occupational Health, Safety and Hygiene 581 8.0 25.0

5428 v.5 Safety Technology 582 8.0 25.0

10684 v.2 Health and Safety and Economics 582 8.0 25.0

10685 v.3 Health and Safety and Industrial Relations 581 8.0 25.0

11515 v.4 System Safety 592 8.0 25.0

11516 v.4 Compensation and Rehabilitation 593 8.0 25.0

11517 v.4 Ergonomics 594 8.0 25.0

11518 v.4 Diseases of Occupations 595 8.0 25.0

11519 v.4 Occupational Hygiene and Chemical Safety 596 8.0 25.0

11521 v.4 Workplace Training 599 8.0 25.0

305042 v.1 Environmental Health Impact Studies 590 8.0 25.0

305044 v.1 Environmental Health Management 581 8.0 25.0

305046 v.1 Environmental Health Management 582 8.0 25.0