The Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety aims to further develop the management skills attained in the Certificate IV of Occupational Health and Safety. The pathway to the Diploma of OHS requires successful completion of the Cert IV of Occupational Health and Safety.
The Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety reflects the roles of individuals who coordinate and maintain the OHS program within an organisation. Individuals would possess a sound theoretical knowledge base and use a range of specialised, technical or managerial competencies to plan, carry out and evaluate their own work and the work of others with safety responsibilities.
The pathway to the Diploma of OHS requires successful completion of the Certificate IV of Occupational Health and Safety.
Students must be approved by Polytechnic West before they can enrol in Diploma or Advanced Diploma level units. Please contact an OUA Student Advisor on 1300 36 36 52 for more information.
Following successful completion of the Diploma of OHS, the pathway is to the Advanced Diploma of OHS.
Please note: Many of the assessment requirements are based on previous or current work experiences. Students (particularly school leavers and/or those under 18) are strongly advised to gain a minimum of 2 years work experience prior to enrolling in to the Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety.
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