Curtin Singapore
Curtin Singapore

Postgraduate

Graduate Certificate in
Occupational Health and
Safety Management

GradCertOccHlthSftyMgnt(Curtin) - 125511

This course emphasises risk and safety management, and occupational injury and disease prevention. You will also explore legislation and regulations applicable to occupational health and safety.

Your learning will be complemented with a specialist topic chosen to suit your interests and future career needs.

Career opportunities

Employment prospects are excellent, with graduates often earning above average salaries. Graduates gain employment in a variety of industries including mining, oil, gas, manufacturing and construction. There is also demand for graduates in corporate, government, health and academic sectors. With the stringent legislative requirements for health and safety in the workplace and the increase in resources and commodity prices expected to continue, future demand for tertiary qualified occupational health and safety professionals is expected to be high.

Credit for previous study

If you have previously worked or studied in this field, you are encouraged to contact Curtin Singapore to discuss eligibility for recognition of prior learning.

Core units of study

Credits needed to graduate: 100.
Each unit is 25 credits.

Semester 1

Semester 1

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2012 entry requirements:

A Bachelor of Science degree with at least two years' relevant post-qualification work experience. Your work experience will be assessed on the basis of your level of seniority and responsibility, job description, work-based referee reports, publications or other written reports and short courses or conference attendance.

Applicants with a Diploma in an appropriate field, such as science, health science, occupational health and safety, and engineering, which is recognised by Curtin as Australian equivalent with a minimum of two years of relevant work experience, will be considered on a case-to-case basis. Applicants may be required to attend graduate level communication course prior to enrolling in the program and submit referee reports, professional or research reports to facilitate the assessment of eligibility of entry into the program.

Minimum English language entry requirements:

IELTS: 6.5 (or equivalent)

Where:

Curtin Singapore campus

When:

March and July

How:

Part-time

Study:

On-campus

Duration:

8 months (2 semesters, 2 units per semester)

Fees*:

*All fees are inclusive of 7% GST. Fees listed are indicative and subject to annual increases. View our fees and charges page for full details.

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In exceptional circumstances units and/or courses may be discontinued. In these instances Curtin will use its best endeavours to accommodate students affected by any discontinued courses or units