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This major is designed to provide students with an introduction to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) profession and equip them with the knowledge and skills to function effectively in the health and safety industry, at a graduate level. Students undertaking this major should select a second major in Health Promotion, Addiction Studies or Nutrition.
This unit set information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
On Campus at South West (Bunbury), Joondalup
Online
Mrs Sally-Anne Jonathyn DOHERTY
HST2258: All students will be required to attend compulsory on-campus laboratory practicals.
This Major has been Accredited by: Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)
Recognition of Prior learning (RPL) based on VET qualifications and/or work experience will not be granted for core units that can be undertaken within an IOSH accredited degree at ECU.
This professional recognition only applies when you study this Major in the following course:
Students can apply for membership with Institution of Occupational Safety and Health. Eligible enrolled students can access IOSH Student Membership for the duration of their studies and, on successful completion, they will meet the academic requirements for Graduate membership. As IOSH is the only organisation in the world that offers Chartered Membership to health and safety practitioners, this can help members achieve the highest professional standards and gain international recognition.
Students can apply for membership with Institution of Occupational Safety and Health. Graduates are eligible for membership with Institution of Occupational Safety and Health. Graduates of K97 will be eligible to apply for our graduate level of membership Grad IOSH. They will then be required to undertake a period of Initial Professional Development which will require students to provide evidence of their practice skills in a skills development portfolio (IPD), at the end of this period there will be a professional review interview. After successful completion of this IPD process students will then be eligible for the chartered membership of IOSH (CMIOSH).
Students can apply for membership with Australian Institute of Health and Safety (AIHS). Full time students can join as a Student member or on graduation apply for Transitional Membership
Students can apply for membership with Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists (AIOH). Students can either join as a Student member or an Associate Member.
Occupational Safety and Health Manager, Occupational Hygiene Technician, Workers Compensation Administrator, Rehabilitation Officer, Risk Manager
This major is aimed at those who wish to work as OSH/OHS/WHS practitioners in a range of industries such as the manufacturing, mining or resources.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| HST1152 | Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety | 15 |
| OHS1120 | Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety Science | 15 |
| HST1160 | Occupational and Environmental Health Regulation | 15 |
| HST2145 | Risk Management | 15 |
| HST2258 | Occupational Hygiene and Toxicology | 15 |
| HST3503 | Workplace Compensation and Injury Management | 15 |
| HST3350 | Safety and Ergonomic Hazards | 15 |
| HST3357 | Occupational Safety and Health Management | 15 |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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