ObjectivesThis program is a paraprofessional associate degree based on the study of Occupational Health and Safety. It presents students with the opportunity to undertake a plan and apply their discipline of study to specifically designated industry career path option. It has been designed to prepare professionals in Occupational Health and Safety with specifically applied knowledge, attitudes, skills, and initiatives in the areas of: * Occupational Hygiene; * Ergonomics; * Safety Science, and * Occupational Health and Safety Management. Graduates may apply for admission to the Bachelor in Occupational Health & Safety with advanced standing of 96 units of credit.
Practical experienceIntegrated work based learning program for duration of the program
Entry requirementsDomestic: Prerequisites - statement of employment with industry partner; Recommended study - English and a science subject
Academic titleAssociate Degree of Workplace Health and Safety
Course description
About Occupational Health and Safety
CQUniversity's Health and Human Performance studies enables you to learn more about sport and exercise science, human fitness, family and community health, lifestyle management, occupational health and safety and personal health. Core studies provide a comprehensive understanding of health and the factors that influence it.
Career Opportunities
Opportunities exist for graduates in management/consultancy and practice of workplace health and safety. For example, ergonomics, industrial safety officer, occupational hygienist and risk management. Employment is found in primary industry, rural safety, manufacturing, mining, services industry, employer associations, the defence force, health industry and government authorities.
Program Structure
Students must complete 16 courses/96 units of credit, which include:
* 11 core CQUniversity courses;
* 1 of the following university advanced level elective course;
Mining specialisation OHS university level elective options
OCHS13011
Occupational Rehabilitation and Compensation #
MINE7033
Minerals Industry Risk Management (MISHC)
MINE7042
Incident Investigation and Analysis (MISHC)
MINE7041
Mine Occupational Health & Safety Management (MISHC)
# For Students who wish to undertake a Rehabilitation Coordinator role in Queensland there is an opportunity to take the Queensland Competency (Q-Comp) invidulated exam within OCHS13011 (Queensland legislation and technical application). Successful completion of the exam allows students to apply for a Q-Comp Workplace Rehabilitation Coordinator Certificate. Please see the course profile for more information.
Students wanting to complete the MINE courses above, must apply to to these separately from CQUniversity and then apply for credit. Please note that graduation may be delayed if study undertaken at TAFE or another instution are not certified.
Equivalent of 4 industry specific specialisation Work Based Learning courses to be completed at TAFE.
Recomended Study Schedule
The following schedule is designed for part-time students who usually enrol in 2 courses per term or 12 units of credit.
Course Code Course Name
Year 1 - Term 1
OCHS11025 Introductory Health and Safety Risk Management
HMSC11034 Study Skills for Health and Human Performance *
Year 1- Term 2
HMSC11004 Measurement and Evaluation in Health and Human Performance
OHS industry competency
ear 2 - Term 1
OCHS12001 Introductory Occupational Health and Safety
OCHS12002 Fundamentals of OHS Practice *
Year 2 - Term 2
OCHS12005 Risk Management and Safety Technology CQ26
OHS industry competency
Year 3 - Term 1
HMSC12026 Teaching, Learning and Health Promotion
OHS industry competency
Year 3 - Term 2
OCHS12015 Law and Management of Occupational Health and Safety CQ26
OHS industry competency
Year 4 - Term 1
OCHS13008 Human Factors CQ26
OCHS13016 Occupational Health, Hygiene and Toxicology
Year 4 - Term 2
OCHS13010 Applied Worksite Analysis *
Elective
Courses marked (*) have compulsory residential school. See the residential school timetable details. Compulsory Residential Schools are held in Rockhampton and are conducted for these courses taken by external students.