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 bachelor 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 three semesters full-time or equivalent part-time external study.

Intermediate Awards I

A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award, may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of the Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate awards approved for this course appear below.

Intermediate Awards II

Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Management, Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

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, 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.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.