ObjectivesThe Graduate Certificate of Occupational Hygiene is designed to provide a theoretical occupational hygiene science knowledge base for graduates in science or engineering that will equip them for a role as an assistant occupational hygienist or technician.
Entry requirementsThe Graduate Certificate of Occupational Hygiene is normally available to students who have completed a relevant Bachelor degree with a major in Science or Engineering. Applicants with at least 3 years of relevant professional experience or postgraduate qualifications may be able to seek advanced standing.
Academic titleGraduate Certificate of Occupational Hygiene
Course descriptionProfessional recognition
The Graduate Certificate ofOccupational Hygiene articulates into the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hygiene which is accredited by the Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists (AIOH).
Fees and charges
Equivalent Full Time Student Load (EFTSL)
EFTSL is the standard annual full time load. Eight credit points is the standard full time load for one year of study. If you are studying a graduate certificate of 4 credit points, your total course EFTSL is 0.5.
Fee paying place - Domestic (DFP)
A Fee paying place is one for which the university does not receive any government funding. As such, students enrolled in these places are required to contribute the full cost of their course.
Fee paying places are available to domestic students. Domestic students are those who are Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens or holders of a permanent visa.
* The 'indicative annual course fee' cited has been provided as a guide only. It has been calculated on the basis of a typical enrolment of a student undertaking the course in 2009, and reflects the cost involved in undertaking a full-time quota of units within the specified discipline.
The actual fees charged by Deakin University will depend upon the discipline from which each individual unit is chosen, and may vary from the indicative course fee cited, particularly if units are chosen from a number of disciplines. The cost of each unit offered in 2009 can be viewed at http://www.deakin.edu.au/current-students/handbooks2009/search.php .
Please note that the fees per unit/credit point may increase annually due to rises in the cost of course delivery and service.
Deakin assumes no responsibility for persons relying on 'indicative course fees' to calculate the total future cost of their course.
Career opportunities
As a graduate students will be able to work as an assistant occupational hygienist or technician.
Course rules
The Graduate Certificate of Occupational Hygiene requires students to complete 4 core credit points of study.
Course structure
Year 1
Trimester 1
SBH711 Chemical Hazards
SBH712 Toxicology and Biohazards
Trimester 2
SBH723 Physical Hazards
SBH724 Human Factors
Admission requirements - general
Deakin University offers admission to postgraduate courses through a number of Admission categories.
In all categories of admission, selection is based primarily on academic merit as indicated by an applicant's previous academic record.
For more information on the Deakin Admissions Policy visit The Guide
Admission requirements - specific
The Graduate Certificate of Occupational Hygiene is normally available to students who have completed a relevant Bachelor degree with a major in Science or Engineering. Applicants with at least 3 years of relevant professional experience or postgraduate qualifications may be able to seek advanced standing.
Advanced standing - general
The University aims to provide students with as much credit as possible for approved prior study or informal learning which exceeds the normal entrance requirements for the course and is within the constraints of the course regulations. Students are required to complete a minimum of one-third of the course at Deakin University, or four credit points, whichever is the greater. In the case of certificates, including graduate certificates, a minimum of two credit points within the course must be completed at Deakin.
You can also refer to the Advanced Standing System which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin University degree.
Advanced standing - specific
Advanced standing applicants must comply with the Faculty of Science and Technology rule for admission and selection for postgraduate award (coursework) courses.
How to apply
Applications must be made directly to the university through the Applicant Portal referring to closing dates for applications as dates for particular courses may vary.
Your faculty may require further information from you when submitting your application. Please refer to the faculty information website for further details.
Further study
Students who have completed the Graduate Certificate of Occupational Hygiene may articulate into the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hygiene S626 or Master of Occupational Hygiene, Safety and Environment S725.