Advanced Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety
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Enhance your qualifications in the field of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS). This course is aimed at those employed as co-ordinators or managers of an OHS area with significant responsibility, budget and staff. The course covers risk, audit and evaluation.
This course is offered to workplaces only, at the employer’s request. Individuals cannot apply for this course.
Course Essentials
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Study mode:Part Time
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Delivery mode:On campus
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Course code:BSB60607
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Duration:1 year
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This information is for Australian residents.
How to apply
This course is open for mid-year applications. Applications close on 8 June 2012
Methods of applying:
- You can apply direct to VU
Please note that part-time study may not be available at all campuses.
Already a VU student?
You can transfer into this course through our internal transfer process.
For more info contact the
School of Sport & Science
Careers
- high level OHS Manager
- co-ordinator or officer with staff and budget reporting responsibilities
Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.
Course Objectives
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who analyse, design and execute judgements using wide-ranging technical, creative, conceptual or managerial competencies. Their knowledge base may be specialised or broad. These individuals are often accountable for group outcomes. This qualification would suit an OHS coordinator or manager in a full-time dedicated role who manages an OHS area with significant responsibility, budget and staff.
Units and electives
Core Units of Study
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- BSBOHS601B
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- BSBOHS603B
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- BSBOHS604B
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- Unit code
- BSBOHS605B
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- Unit code
- BSBOHS608B
Elective Units of Study
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- Unit code
- BSBOHS606B
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- Unit code
- BSBOHS609B
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- Unit code
- BSBOHS507B
Students are required to complete a minimum of 5 core units and 3 elective units in accordance with the packaging rules specified in BSB07 Training Package (Refer to training Package Qualifications Framework).
What's a unit?
A unit or 'subject' is the actual class you'll attend in the process of completing a course.
Most courses have a mixture of compulsory 'core' units that you need to take, and optional 'elective' units that you can choose to take based on your area of interest, expertise or experience.
How to apply for this course
We are currently accepting applications for this course. You can apply direct to VU. Applications close on 8 June 2012.
When you're ready to apply:
- Read the Advice to applicants (contains details about how to apply for your course, extra requirements, what happens when you submit your application and other important information).
- Submit a TAFE Direct Entry Application form
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As part of the application you may need to complete extra requirements such as:
- submit supplementary forms
- attend an interview, audition, information session or workshop
- submit a folio
- sit a test
Details about extra requirements are available from the Faculty of Workforce Development.
You need to complete all extra requirements by the given dates, otherwise your application may not be considered.
Transferring between VU courses
Want to transfer into this course from another VU course? Complete the Victoria University internal course application form and check whether you need to complete any extra requirements, listed above.
You can also contact us directly:
- Ring us on +61 3 9919 6100
- Find answers and ask questions at GOTOVU
Get in touch
Contact us to discuss your course options:
Ring us on +61 3 9919 6100
Find answers and ask questions at GOTOVU