Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S)

Who is This OH&S Course for?

Good occupational health and safety (OH&S) practices are essential for preventing illness and injury in the workplace, and ensure a safer working environment.

This OH&S diploma is designed for those who are responsible for OH&S practices in their workplace. It is also beneficial for those who want to upgrade their competency in OH&S management.

This qualification is ideal for those seeking careers as human resource (HR) officers, safety officers and OH&S officers.

What Will I Learn?

You'll learn about OH&S and risk management systems that comply with best practices, and learn how to:

• Assess and control risk
• Comply with OH&S and relevant laws
• Manage OH&S information and data systems
• Design and develop OH&S arrangements
• Manage hazards in the workplace

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Career-relevant and Accredited OH&S Course

Because OTEN TAFE vocational courses are developed in consultation with relevant industry and community groups, you can rest assured that your qualification is highly valued by industry employers, education and training providers and the wider community.

This OH&S diploma has been developed under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), so it's a government-accredited and nationally recognised course.

You can receive credit for your TAFE diploma through an articulation arrangement with the University of Western Sydney. You may also receive credit at a number of other Australian universities. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant to find out more.

Affordable Study

Almost every Australian citizen is eligible for Government assistance through the VET FEE-HELP program. This means you do not have to pay anything upfront, but can pay for your course as you earn. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant to find out more about how you can study now and pay as you earn with VET FEE-HELP.

This course is also Austudy and Abstudy-accredited.

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Course Structure

There are 8 units to be completed in this OH&S course. Participate in the co-ordination and maintenance of a systematic approach to managing OH&S Participate in the management of the OH&S information and data systems Assist in the design and development of OH&S participative arrangements Apply principles of OH&S risk management Manage hazards in the work environment Facilitate the application of principles of occupational health to control OH&S risks Assist with compliance with OH&S and other relevant laws Ensure a safe workplace

Flexible Study with Distance Learning

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