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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.
Quick Course Guide
- Qualification
- Diploma
- Student support
- Yes: Expert teacher & online support
- Study time
- Self-paced
Eg: 1 yr = 6 hrs/week - Pre-requisites
- Industry experience required
- Delivery method
- Flexible delivery: Online + correspondence
- Course materials
- All course materials are provided
- Enrolment dates
- Enrol anytime - start now
- Assessment
- By assignments and tests
- Delivered by
- OTEN
- Finance options
- VET FEE-HELP available
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
Career-relevant and Accredited OH&S Course
Gain a qualification that's:
- developed under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)
- government-accredited
- nationally recognised
- highly valued in the industry
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.
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
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.
Get Started Now!
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Affordable Study
This course qualifies for VET FEE-HELP, meaning you can study now and pay as you earn. Enquire now.
