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Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The RMIT Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety introduces the technical and social aspects of workplace safety, a multidisciplinary field with applications across most industries. It focuses on the science and technology of risk management through hazard assessment and evaluation and the development of specific control mechanisms, teaching students to apply a risk management model to workplace hazards. Graduates work as occupational health and safety professionals, advisers and managers.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
Year 1 Complete the following core subjects: Principles and Practice of Work Health and Safety Work Health and Safety Science Human Factors in Occupational Ergonomics Work Health and Safety Legal Systems Year 2 Complete the following core subjects: Occupational Hazards and Control 1 The Psychosocial Work Environment Organisational Safety Work Health and Safety Intervention Project
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Admissions
Academic requirements You must have: successfully completed an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) or a minimum of 8 years professional work experience in a related industry. Applicants with professional experience at a senior level that is less than 8 years may also be considered. To have your professional experience considered you must submit with your application a CV and a personal statement detailing your experience. Prerequisites
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