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Joondalup - Delivery Mode:
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Bunbury
Joondalup
Mt Lawley - Study Mode:
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On-campus - Duration:
3 years full-time or equivalent part-time - Faculty:
Computing, Health and Science - School:
Natural Sciences - Code:
Y83 - CRICOS:
075156D - Indicative ATAR (TER):
55
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Bachelor of Science
Major In Occupational Safety and Health
Provides students with an introduction to the occupational safety and health profession and equips them with the knowledge and skills to function effectively in the health and safety industry.
Related careers
Occupational Safety & Health Manager, Occupational Hygiene Technician, Workers Compensation Administrator, Rehabilitation Officer, Risk Manager, Community Health Officer
Major structure
This unitset structure contains information about the units which comprise the course as well as the credit points required to successfully complete it.
The occupational safety and health major comprises 120 credit points (8 units) and is designed to provide students with an introduction to this profession and equip them with the knowledge and skills to function effectively in the health and safety industry.
Bachelor of Health Science students complete HST2185 or HST2100 or HST3186 (or another HST unit approved by the course coordinator) instead of HST1152.
Students who possess a Diploma or Advanced Diploma of Occupational Safety and Health from TAFE may be granted up to 60 and 90 credit points respectively of advanced standing.
| Unit | Description | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HST1154 | Occupational Health and Safety Law | 15 | |
| HST1152 | Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety | 15 | |
| HST2112 | Occupational Health and Safety Science | 15 | |
| HST2256 | Occupational Hygiene | 15 | |
| HST2145 | Risk Management | 15 | |
| HST3358 | Ergonomics and Work Design | 15 | |
| HST3503 | Workplace Compensation and Injury Management | 15 | |
| HST3357 | Occupational Safety and Health Management | 15 | |
This major can also be studied in the following courses: