Graduate Certificate
The one-year Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health, Safety and Ergonomics comprises the foundation subjects for the Masters (and nested Graduate Diploma) in Ergonomics, Safety and Health. Our curriculum is designed to help you develop the diverse range of skills needed in contemporary workplaces in Australia and internationally.
Beyond this core, course content reflects the specialist expertise of our staff at the Centre for Ergonomics and Human Factors. The Centre is a national and international leader in research, aimed at developing more effective workplace methods for preventing musculoskeletal injuries (Australia's largest OHS problem). We also focus on managing risks related to psychosocial hazards, which are important in a wide range of OHS issues.
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 8.
Please note, the following course structure is indicative and subject to change depending on your course location, offer year or how you tailor your course with specialisations, majors, minors and electives. Structures for the following year are not normally finalised until October, so the sample provided is based on the most recently approved structure. For more information, please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook.
To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health, Safety and Ergonomics, students must complete a total of 60 credit points across 1 year.
Year 1 requires the completion of 60 credit points including:
Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree.
Subject name Subject code Year Credit points ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE LTU0AIM 1 0 ERGONOMICS PRINCIPLES OF WORK, WORKSTATION AND PLANT DESIGN HBS5ERG 1 15 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY: PRINCIPLES AND LEGISLATION HBS5OHA 1 15 PRINCIPLES OF PUBLIC HEALTH PHE5PUH 1 15 WORKPLACE MANAGEMENT OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES IN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY HBS5OHC 1 15The Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course structures, electives and options. The delivery of this course can vary between campuses.
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Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health, Safety and Ergonomics may apply for membership with the Australian Institute of Health and Safety (AIHS) and the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia (HFESA). Membership may be subject to additional or ongoing requirements beyond completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.