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Australian Catholic University (ACU)

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Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Management

  • Graduate Certificate

This course provides essential competencies in occupational health, safety, and environmental management, preparing students to ensure workplace wellbeing and offering free membership to the Australian Institute of Health and Safety.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
0.5 trimester full-time, 0.5 trimester part-time
Study Mode
Online
Intake Months
Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct
Domestic Fees
$4,656 per year

About this course

Overview

This degree is ideal for those looking for a sought-after qualification in a vital and growing industry, or those wishing to enhance their existing qualifications. Advance your career and learn the basic technical competencies in occupational health, safety and environmental management theory and practice. Prepare to ensure the health and wellbeing of your co-workers and others. This course has established links with OHS bodies and eligible students will receive free membership to the Australian Institute of Health and Safety.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites:

  • Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline; or
  • Bachelor degree in a different discipline and evidence of two years industry experience; or
  • At least five years of relevant professional experience; or
  • Applicants can submit a proposal alongside a formal application, demonstrating their knowledge, experience, and skills are such that they are likely to succeed in the program.

Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2025 Admission.

You will need to meet the minimum entry requirements and subject prerequisites for your chosen course.

If you have completed at least two units of AQF-recognised study at bachelor level or above, we'll assign you with a new selection rank that reflects your study level, duration, and grade point average.

If your prior study or relevant work experience has provided you with knowledge, skills or experience aligned with the learning outcomes of units in your new course, you may be eligible to gain credit for study or have your prior learning recognised. This means you may be able to complete your ACU course in a shorter timeframe.

You can use our credit search tool to see what you might be eligible for. For more information about credit and recognition of prior learning at ACU, follow the link below.

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Study locations

Online

What you will learn

Overview

This degree is ideal for those looking for a sought-after qualification in a vital and growing industry, or those wishing to enhance their existing qualifications. Advance your career and learn the basic technical competencies in occupational health, safety and environmental management theory and practice. Prepare to ensure the health and wellbeing of your co-workers and others. This course has established links with OHS bodies and eligible students will receive free membership to the Australian Institute of Health and Safety.

Course structure

To complete the Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Management, a student must complete 40 credit points (cp).Commencing Term 1Year 1 ACU Term 1
  • Core Units OHSE602 Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental Management Systems 10 cp
  • Core Units OHSE612 Occupational Health and Wellbeing 10 cp
Year 1 ACU Term 2
  • Core Units OHSE601 Principles of OHSE Management 10 cp
  • Core Units OHSE603 Physical Hazards in Occupational Environments 10 cp
Commencing Term 2Year 1 ACU Term 2
  • Core Units OHSE601 Principles of OHSE Management 10 cp
  • Core Units OHSE603 Physical Hazards in Occupational Environments 10 cp
Year 1 ACU Term 3
  • Core Units OHSE602 Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental Management Systems 10 cp
  • Core Units OHSE612 Occupational Health and Wellbeing 10 cp
Commencing Term 3Year 1 ACU Term 3
  • Core Units OHSE602 Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental Management Systems 10 cp
  • Core Units OHSE612 Occupational Health and Wellbeing 10 cp
Year 1 ACU Term 4
  • Core Units OHSE601 Principles of OHSE Management 10 cp
  • Core Units OHSE603 Physical Hazards in Occupational Environments 10 cp
Commencing Term 4Year 1 ACU Term 4
  • Core Units OHSE601 Principles of OHSE Management 10 cp
  • Core Units OHSE603 Physical Hazards in Occupational Environments 10 cp
Year 2 ACU Term 1
  • Core Units OHSE602 Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental Management Systems 10 cp
  • Core Units OHSE612 Occupational Health and Wellbeing 10 cp

Credit for prior study or work

You can use our credit search tool to see what you might be eligible for. For more information about credit and recognition of prior learning at ACU, follow the link below.

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Learn more about recognition of prior learning



How to apply

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No deferment available.