Online Courses Handbook 2003

155410 v.2 Bachelor of Science (Health and Safety)

BSc(Curtin)

Introduction
This course provides a balance between broad-based core knowledge, and professional and practical skills. Core studies cover the fundamentals of scientific and management knowledge. The discipline studies combine each of these two areas and require the application of theoretical studies to develop a skilled and proficient approach to the management of health and safety concerns. The course may be of particular interest to those with some previous qualifications and work experience in health and safety intending to complete a degree level course. Graduates are typically employed in industry or government positions.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
One TEE mathematics subject and one TEE science subject. Applicants without these may be considered.

Specific Requirements
STAT elements considered are E and either V or Q. Applicants for this course should refer to the Communicable Diseases and Criminal Record Screening/Clearance Section of this publication. Evidence of the successful completion of an approved course in first aid is required before an award is granted.

Note
Mature aged applicants should refer to the standard mature aged qualifications that are accepted in lieu of a secondary school based TEE.

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

Duration and Availability
This course is three years full-time or equivalent part-time study. The course is available in a flexible learning mode, with most units offered primarily as external subjects. Some first year and optional units may be taken internally.

Intermediate Awards
A student who has successfully completed all the requirements of the Associate Degree 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 section in the Curtin Courses Handbook.

Course Organisation
Some of the external units incorporate non-compulsory on-campus sessions during the semester.

Professional Recognition
Eligible for membership with the Safety Institute of Australia (not required to practice profession). Eligible for membership with the Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (U.K.) (not required to practice profession).

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 Full Year

11349 v.2 Physical Sciences 111 4.0 50.0

50.0

Year 1 Semester 1

13019 v.2 Psychology 123 3.0 25.0

1643 v.6 Human Biology 133 4.0 25.0

1649 v.4 Emergency Medical Care 188 2.0 12.5

7713 v.7 Health Science Communication 180 2.0 12.5

75.0

Year 1 Semester 2

1644 v.7 Human Biology 134 4.0 25.0

303091 v.1 Epidemiology 186 3.0 25.0

303855 v.1 Occupational Health and Safety 183 4.0 25.0

75.0

Year 2 Semester 1

11355 v.4 Occupational Health and Safety 283 4.0 25.0

11356 v.3 Health and Safety 282 4.0 25.0

11979 v.3 Health and Safety Law 282 4.0 25.0

7881 v.6 Professional Practice 285 4.0 25.0

100.0

Year 2 Semester 2

12478 v.2 Occupational Epidemiology and Biostatistics 282 5.0 25.0

6494 v.8 Occupational Rehabilitation and Workers' Compensation 281 4.0 25.0

7883 v.6 Professional Practice 286 4.0 25.0

7887 v.7 Health and Safety Management 282 4.0 25.0

100.0

Year 3 Semester 1

11102 v.5 Health, Safety and Hygiene 382 4.0 25.0

11106 v.3 Health and Safety Technology 382 4.0 25.0

13447 v.2 # Professional Placement 383 4.0 25.0

SELECT 1 OPTION 25.0

100.0

Year 3 Semester 2

SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: 100.0

100.0

Optional Units to Select From in Year 3 Hrs/Wk Credits

3743 v.4 Law (Industrial) 302 3.0 25.0

3883 v.5 Law (Industrial) 303 3.0 25.0

4870 v.3 Worksite Health Promotion 588 4.0 25.0

7924 v.6 Injury Control 288 4.0 25.0

8857 v.7 Alcohol and Other Drugs 188 4.0 25.0

10852 v.3 Organisational Behaviour 200 3.0 25.0

10854 v.4 Public Relations (Techniques) 200 3.0 25.0

10855 v.5 Public Relations (Principles) 102 3.0 25.0

13448 v.2 Health and Safety Economics 381 4.0 25.0

# Students may substitute Professional Placement 382 for Professional Placement 383 and one optional unit.

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