301400 v.2 Master of Occupational Health and Safety (Mining)

Introduction

This course provides engineers or similarly qualified professionals in the mining industry with advanced knowledge, skills and techniques in risk management, system safety and occupational health and safety management.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A four-year bachelors degree or equivalent, such as a Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Science in physical/environmental sciences. A minimum of two years relevant experience in the mining industry is required.

Specific Requirements

Students may be required to attend on-campus sessions at Kalgoorlie and at Bentley of up to two weeks per semester. Applicants for this course should refer to the Communicable Diseases and Criminal Record Screening/Clearance Section of this publication.

Recognition of Prior Learning

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

Duration and Availability

This fee paying course is equivalent to three semesters full-time study, however, it is available on a part-time external basis only.

Intermediate Awards

A student who has successfully completed all of the requirements of the Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Management or the 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.

Professional Recognition

Recognition is currently being sought from the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.

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. In addition, expenses are associated with attendance at on-campus sessions at Bentley and in Kalgoorlie.

Availability

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.