Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety
- Course Code
- BSB51307
- Course Type
- Accredited Course
- Course Level
- Skills Deepening
- Department
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Course Location
- GippsTAFE Academy (Traralgon)
- Course Duration
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Part Time: 1-2 years
- Course Cost
- For an individual quotation of fees payable, please visit your nearest campus of GippsTAFE. Click Here for further information regarding Fees and Charges.
- Study Modes
- Online
- Starting Date
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Part Time:
- March 2013
- Enquiries
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Bernard Howard
Phone: (03) 5127 0117
Fax: 1300 094 661
Email: Bernardh@gippstafe.edu.au
Post: PO Box 3279, GMC 3841
Course Overview
The Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety is an ideal qualification for OHS professionals who coordinate and maintain OHS programs within the workplace.
Skills include managing, designing, developing, applying and maintaining OHS data, systems, participative arrangements as well as risks, hazards and environments within the workplace.
This course has online support with campus based induction.
Qualifications And Recognition
Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety.Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Many GippsTAFE courses offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Click to learn more about RPL and how it can benefit you.Employment Prospects
- OHS Coordinator
- OHS Practitioner
- Senior OHS Officer
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. However it is recommended that candidates complete the Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety prior to commencing this qualification.
Preferred pathways for candidates considering this qualification include: BSB41407 Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety or other relevant qualification/s OR with vocational experience in providing guidance to others in matters relating to occupational health and safety but without formal OHS qualifications.
Please note students will be required to attend a face to face induction at a GippsTAFE campus.
How To Apply
Direct to InstituteAssessment
Assessment methods features work specific projects - so you and your work place benefit.Can prospective students enrol in individual units?
No.Course Structure
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| BSBOHS501B |
Participate in the coordination and maintenance of a systematic approach to managing OH&S |
| BSBOHS502B |
Participate in the management of OH&S information and data systems |
| BSBOHS503B |
Assist in the design and development of OH&S participative arrangements |
| BSBOHS504B |
Apply the principles of OH&S risk management |
| BSBOHS505C |
Manage hazards in the work environment |
| BSBOHS508B |
Participate in the investigation of incidents |
| BSBOHS506B |
Monitor and facilitate the management of hazards associated with plant |
| BSBOHS403B |
Identify hazards and assess OH&S risks |