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Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S)
Who is This OH&S Course for?
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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.
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Quick Course Guide
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Qualification
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Diploma
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Student support
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Yes: Expert teacher & online support
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Study time
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1 yr = 6 hrs/week
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Pre-requisites
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Industry experience required
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Delivery method
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Flexible delivery: Online + correspondence
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Course materials
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All course materials are provided
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Enrolment dates
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Enrol anytime - start now
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Assessment
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By assignments and tests
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Delivered by
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OTEN
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Finance options
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VET FEE-HELP
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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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Why This Course & Why SEEK Learning?
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, 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 later with VET FEE-HELP.
This course is also Austudy and Abstudy accredited.
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Course Structure
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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
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- 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
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Fit your learning around your lifestyle - because this course is delivered online, you have the flexibility of when and where you wish to complete your OH&S training.
Complete this TAFE course faster depending on the time you have available! This diploma course is typically completed within 3 years, but you can finish earlier by increasing the time you dedicate to your studies.
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Time to complete |
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1 year |
| 4 hrs/wk |
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1 year 6 months |
| 3 hrs/wk |
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2 years |
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3 years |
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