Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) Level 8 (Graduate Diploma)

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1 Register of OHS Professional Education s 2015 Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) Level 8 (Graduate Diploma) Note that most of the Graduate Diploma s have the Graduate Certificate as an exit option but as the graduate certificate does not enable the holder to be professionally certified these options are not listed here. Some universities with Masters by Course work s do not have a Graduate Diploma but have a Graduate Certificate as an alternative entry requirement for the Masters s. These s may have an optional exit point with a Graduate Diploma. Refer to the Masters listing for information on these s. The s in blue text are accredited by the Australian OHS Education Accreditation Board. These qualifications meet the knowledge requirements for OHS professional certification for graduates s listed in black are currently being considered for accreditation. s listed in grey have not yet applied for accreditation. As accreditation has only been available since April 2012 other universities are currently in the process of applying for accreditation. the registrar on registrar@ohseducationaccreditation.org.au for further information on accreditation and accredited s. No information current for 2015 has been received from Australian Catholic University or Central Queensland University. Curtin University of Technology Health Sciences Level 2 bldg. 400 GPO Box U1987, Perth, WA Ryan Mead-Hunter Janelle

2 OHS Postgraduate Course Coordinator OHS Po j.graham (08) (08)926 Post nominals for Web link for details Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety GradDipOccHlthSfty(Curtin) ment.cfm AQF level of 8 or proposed date for first delivery Postgraduate courses in OSH have been running since the early 1980s as subsets of the Master of Public Health. Bachelor s degree from recognised and accredited University Part time/full Time available Full time equivalent 1 year Minimum (in months) 1 year Average (in months) 2 years Maximum in months 4 years Mode of delivery Brief description of leader Full distance mode Course delivered Fully Online 8 x 25 credit units: Accident Prevention & Safety Management; Risk Management & Safety Technology; Ergonomics; Compensation & Injury; Management; Occupational Hygiene & Chemical Safety; Health and Safety Economics & Management; Occupational Diseases; Health Research Methods Ryan Mead-Hunter Edith Cowan University School of Exercise and Health Sciences

3 270 Joondalup Dve, Joondalup, Western Australia A/Prof Sue Reed Post graduate co-ordinator, OHS Graduate Diploma of Occupational Health & Safety Accreditation status Accredited Post nominals for GradDipOccSaf&Hlth Web link for details AQF level of AQF Level Undergraduate qualification or successful completion of the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in OHS Part Time or Full Time available Full time equivalent 1 year Mode of delivery Brief description of leader Full distance mode Students complete 6 units which is the core of the 12 unit Masters of OHS. The course has been developed in consultation with industry specialist and is delivered by industry specialists. A/Prof Sue Reed Federation University Australia Victorian Institute of Occupational Hazard Management (VIOSH) PO Box 663 Ballarat Victoria 3353

4 Steve Young Post nominals for Web link for details Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management GDipOHM AQF level of AQF level 8 or proposed date for first delivery 1979 A Bachelor Degree or; A Diploma or Advanced Diploma in OHS plus at least two years OHS experience in a workplace or; At least three years OHS management experience. Part-time only available Full time equivalent Average duration 1 year 2 years Mode of delivery Block mode Total days of blocks =55 Brief description of leader The provides the skills and knowledge for health and safety specialists to be able to manage the health and safety function using evidence informed practice, and to coherently argue, justify and implement solutions based upon the designing-out of health and safety problems. Steve Young La Trobe University Refer to Register of OHS professional education s: Masters listing l

5 Monash University Monash Centre for Occupational and Environmental Health (MonCOEH) School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine Post Graduate Office Graduate Diploma of Occupational and Environmental Health Accreditation status Accredited Post nominals for Web link for details GDOEH AQF level of AQF level Undergraduate degree in an appropriate discipline and relevant professional experience. Both part time and full time available Full time equivalent Minimum Average Maximum 1 year 1 years 2-3 years 4 years Mode of delivery for 2012 Brief description of Distance mode with compulsory on campus workshops. [Total days compulsory attendance = 24] The Graduate Diploma in Occupational and Environmental Health offers a student the attitudes, skills and knowledge needed to provide health services to reduce harm to health and injury due to work and community factors.

6 leader Professor Malcolm Sim Queensland University of Technology School of Public Health and Social Work Victoria Park Road, Kelvin Grove Queensland Dr Gunther Paul Senior Lecturer (07) Graduate Diploma of Occupational Health & Safety Accreditation status Accredited Post nominals for Grad. Dip. OHS Web link for details AQF level of AQF level 8 Mode of delivery 1990 Degree in science, health sciences or related field. Students without a degree can apply for special entry if they have an AQF Level 5 OHS Diploma, at least three years full-time professional experience in an OHS role and can demonstrate a capacity to undertake post-graduate studies. Part time or Full Time available Full time equivalent Minimum Face-to-face, and/or 1 year 1 year Distance model with provision of some on-campus workshops

7 Brief description of The course aims to produce generalist OHS professionals who can work as OHS advisors/coordinators, government inspectors and OHS managers. Students can progress to Masters and PhD s; in particular articulate into the Master of Health, Safety and Environment (MHSE) Eight Units (no electives). OHS Management, OHS Law & Policy, Ergonomics, Occupational Health, Toxicology and Occupational Hygiene, Epidemiology, Contemporary Risk Management and Risk Assessment. leader Dr Gunther Paul RMIT University School of Applied Science Melbourne Victoria Dr Susanne Tepe Associate Professor OHS Graduate Diploma Occupational Health and Safety Accreditation status Accredited Post nominals for Web link for details Grad Dip OHS AQF level of AQF level 8 or proposed date for first delivery 1999 Major revision and altered delivery mode, 2013 Successful completion of: an Australian bachelor degree or equivalent. Science or engineering degrees are particularly relevant, or

8 a Diploma or Advanced Diploma in OHS with Grade Point Average (GPA) of greater than 2 out of 4. Diploma or Advanced Diploma by RPL is not acceptable. PLUS 3 years experience in the workforce with relevant experience in OHS. See RMIT GD052 website for additional English language requirement. International qualifications are assessed according to the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Part time only Full time equivalent Minimum Average Maximum 1 year 2 years 2 years 4 years Mode of delivery for 2013 Mixed mode delivery. Students will be expected to be present at the Melbourne city campus for one full week (8:30 5:00 each day) each semester for face-to-face lectures, practicals and case studies. This will be followed with a series of evening on-line real-time tutorials covering issues of importance related to the study materials as well as discussion on practical of the material. All lectures and study materials are available electronically. Assignments will be submitted and returned marked electronically. Brief description of The RMIT Graduate Diploma received accreditation for The learning and assessment approach used at RMIT is designed to prepare the student for professional practice. The general approach is to apply a risk management model to hazards in the workplace, recognising the context, evaluating the risk, and generating solutions. Students use the model of OHS Professional Practice for problem solving which involves gathering information about the issue, diagnosing the issue, developing and implementing appropriate interventions, and evaluating their effectiveness, all the while communicating with relevant stakeholders. Topics covered include: Principles and Practices of Work Health & Safety Critical Thinking and Decision Making Occupational Ergonomics WHS Legislation Systems Psychosocial Hazards Occupational Hazards and Controls

9 leader Work Health & Safety and the Organisation Work Health & Safety Intervention Project Assoc Prof Susanne Tepe University of Newcastle Refer to Register of OHS professional education s: Masters listing University of South Australia School of Engineering, Division of IT, Engineering & the Environment SCT Building, level 2, Mawson Lakes Campus GPO Box 2471 Adelaide SA Engineering/ Universit Dr Silvia Pignata Director Post nominals for Web link for details Graduate Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety Management GDipOccHealth&SafetyMgmnt AQF level of AQF Level 8 Year of establishment of 1997

10 Minimum prerequisites for A Bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution OR A Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Management from a recognised higher education institution OR A Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Human Factors and Safety Management from a recognised higher education institution Mode of delivery Brief description of Both part time and full time available Full time equivalent 1 year Distance mode with optional on-campus workshops The Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management (OHSM) blends both academic quality and industry relevance to develop highly skilled Work Health and Safety (WHS) professionals. The focuses on developing the ability to apply advanced theoretical knowledge by critically analysing, generating and communicating practical solutions to safety issues in a range of industry settings. The is taught fully online by academics and experienced industry personnel utilising the latest teaching methodologies. Core areas covered in the are human factors, law, systems and systematic management, change and risk management, and the management of workplace hazards, including psychosocial risk. The is designed for graduates and current practitioners to develop professional generalist skills in WHS. leader Dr Silvia Pignata The University of Western Australia Faculty of Science M082, 35 Stirling Hwy, Crawley WA Winthrop Professor Tim Ackland Head, School of Sport Science, Exercise & Health Tim.ackland@uwa.edu.au Graduate Diploma in Work Health and Safety

11 Post nominals for GradDipWHS Web link for details 30 AQF level of AQF Level Bachelor degrees in Science, Engineering or Medicine; or any recognised Bachelor s degree plus 2-years full time industry experience in an OHS field. Part time or Full Time available Full time equivalent 1 year Minimum 1 year Average (in months) 1 year Maximum in months 4 years Mode of delivery Brief description of leader Face-to-face The course develops knowledge and skills in the scientific, behavioural, legal and business aspects of Work Health & Safety, with sufficient content to satisfy the requisite knowledge for professional membership in a number of organisations. As a point of difference from other courses, this Graduate Diploma is underpinned with the theme of providing the science behind policy and practice and involves opportunities for students to network with industry representatives and participate in WHS teams through practicum placement. W/Prof. Tim Ackland University of Wollongong School of Health & Society, Faculty of Social Sciences Northfields Avenue, Keiraville, NSW, Dr Robyn Coman Course Director, WHS Academic

12 Accreditation status Post nominals for Web link Graduate Diploma in Work Health and Safety Accredited GDipWHS AQF level of Level 8 or proposed date for first delivery 2015 A recognised 3-year Bachelors degree with a major in a Science or Health-related discipline; or a degree in another relevant area (for example Engineering) which contains at least one year of sciencebased subjects. Part time or full time available 12 Full time equivalent (in months) 12 Minimum (in months) 18 Average (in months) 48 Maximum in months Mode of delivery Distance mode with compulsory on-campus workshops Blended delivery with content delivered online prior to attending a compulsory block teaching session of 5 days per subject. Total days compulsory attendance = 40 Brief description of The Graduate Diploma of Work Health & Safety (WHS) provides an intensive professional of study in the area of occupational health & safety. The advanced knowledge and skills developed throughout the course will equip graduates to address the complex nature of workplace occupational health and safety issues through technical knowledge and, as well as an emphasis on communication skills and techniques essential to effectively convey work health and safety strategies. The has a flexible mode of delivery, with online content delivered up front, and block teaching sessions of 5 days for exploration and of subject material. leader Name Dr Robyn Coman