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Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety

Quick Facts

Category:	OHS
Delivery Methods:	Distance delivery Blended delivery Fast-Track Delivery Workplace Delivery
Accreditation:	Nationally Recognised Training
Price:	For full information on fees see Swinburne fees Please contact COHST for a course quote.
Group Training:	This course is available for Group Training

Description

This course concerns the identification, assessment and control of conditions in the work environment that are harmful to the health and safety of people in all occupations. It covers the prevention of accidents, injuries, ill health and the rehabilitation of injured workers. You will study the functions of policy development, compensation, rehabilitation, the OH&S Act and its regulations.

This course provides you with sound theory, knowledge and practice of OHS principles to enable you to build upon existing OHS experience, to progress your career path to an OHS Management role.

You may enrol in the course at any stage during the year. You have the chance to select from a range of dates for elective units to determine the duration of your course ( 6 months to 1 year).

The Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety can be completed as part of a Dual Qualification with the Diploma of Quality Auditing. By enrolling in both courses you will complete complementary studies in Lead Auditing, Risk Management, Incident Investigation and OHS Performance, gaining skills across multiple disciplines and broadening your employment opportunities.

Pre-requisites

There are no prerequisite requirements for individual units of competency.

Entry Requirements

To apply for the Diploma of OHS, it is recommended that you have:

• Certificate IV in OHS; or
• current OHS industry experience (at a supervisor level/manager/consultant level)

It is required that you have access to a workplace for completion of assessment activities, an appropriate level of literacy, some basic understanding of maths, science and basic computer skills. On application to the course, you will be asked to provide a copy of your current profile/CV or letter stating your experience and the reasons you want to do the course.

Topics

• OHS Management Systems
• Risk Management
• Incident Investigation
• Ergonomic Principles
• Controlling OHS Risk

Pathways

Path-In	Path-Out
Certificate IV in OHS Certified Lead Auditor Program Diploma of Quality Auditing	Advanced Diploma of OHS Diploma of Quality Auditing

Course Calendar

Course	Beginning Date	Delivery Method	Course Location	Sessions
211#	11th Nov 2010	Fast Track	Hawthorn Campus >	Show
# Session Date Session Duration Session Notes 1 Thu 11th Nov 2010 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM Assignment 3 2 Fri 12th Nov 2010 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM Assignment 3 3 Sat 13th Nov 2010 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM Assignment 3
22#	28th Jan 2011	Flexible Delivery	Melbourne Office >	Show
# Session Date Session Duration Session Notes 1 Fri 28th Jan 2011 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM Assignment 1
21#	29th Jan 2011	Flexible Delivery	Hawthorn Campus >	Show
# Session Date Session Duration Session Notes 1 Sat 29th Jan 2011 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM Assignment 1
184#	14th Feb 2011	Fast Track	Hawthorn Campus >	Show
# Session Date Session Duration Session Notes 1 Mon 14th Feb 2011 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM Assignment 1 2 Tue 15th Feb 2011 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM Assignment 1 3 Wed 16th Feb 2011 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM Assignment 1
199#	16th Feb 2011	Flexible Delivery	Hawthorn Campus >	Show
# Session Date Session Duration Session Notes 1 Wed 16th Feb 2011 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM Assignment 2
198#	25th Feb 2011	Flexible Delivery	Hawthorn Campus >	Show
# Session Date Session Duration Session Notes 1 Fri 25th Feb 2011 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM Assignment 2
206#	26th Feb 2011	Flexible Delivery	Hawthorn Campus >	Show
# Session Date Session Duration Session Notes 1 Sat 26th Feb 2011 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM Assignment 3
202#	16th Mar 2011	Fast Track	Hawthorn Campus >	Show
# Session Date Session Duration Session Notes 1 Wed 16th Mar 2011 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM Assignment 2 2 Thu 17th Mar 2011 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM Assignment 2 3 Fri 18th Mar 2011 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM Assignment 2
209#	18th Mar 2011	Fast Track	Hawthorn Campus >	Show
# Session Date Session Duration Session Notes 1 Fri 18th Mar 2011 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM Assignment 3 2 Sat 19th Mar 2011 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM Assignment 3 3 Sun 20th Mar 2011 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM Assignment 3
205#	25th Mar 2011	Flexible Delivery	Hawthorn Campus >	Show
# Session Date Session Duration Session Notes 1 Fri 25th Mar 2011 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM Assignment 3
216#	18th Apr 2011	Fast Track	Hawthorn Campus >	Show
# Session Date Session Duration Session Notes 1 Mon 18th Apr 2011 08:30 AM - 08:30 AM Assignment 4 2 Tue 19th Apr 2011 08:30 AM - 08:30 AM Assignment 4 3 Wed 20th Apr 2011 08:30 AM - 08:30 AM Assignment 4
212#	6th May 2011	Flexible Delivery	Melbourne Office >	Show
# Session Date Session Duration Session Notes 1 Fri 6th May 2011 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM Assignment 4
213#	7th May 2011	Flexible Delivery	Hawthorn Campus >	Show
# Session Date Session Duration Session Notes 1 Sat 7th May 2011 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM Assignment 4
219#	3rd Jun 2011	Flexible Delivery	Melbourne Office >	Show
220#	4th Jun 2011	Flexible Delivery	Hawthorn Campus >	Show
223#	9th Jun 2011	Fast Track	Melbourne Office >	Show
185#	22nd Jun 2011	Fast Track	Melbourne Office >	Show
# Session Date Session Duration Session Notes 1 Wed 22nd Jun 2011 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM Assignment 1 2 Thu 23rd Jun 2011 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM Assignment 1 3 Fri 24th Jun 2011 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM Assignment 1
23#	1st Jul 2011	Flexible Delivery	Hawthorn Campus >	Show
# Session Date Session Duration Session Notes 1 Fri 1st Jul 2011 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM Assignment 1
183#	2nd Jul 2011	Flexible Delivery	Melbourne Office >	Show
# Session Date Session Duration Session Notes 1 Sat 2nd Jul 2011 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM Assignment 1
203#	13th Jul 2011	Fast Track	Hawthorn Campus >	Show
# Session Date Session Duration Session Notes 1 Wed 13th Jul 2011 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM Assignment 2 2 Thu 14th Jul 2011 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM Assignment 2 3 Fri 15th Jul 2011 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM Assignment 2
210#	15th Jul 2011	Fast Track	Hawthorn Campus >	Show
# Session Date Session Duration Session Notes 1 Fri 15th Jul 2011 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM Assignment 3 2 Sat 16th Jul 2011 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM Assignment 3 3 Sun 17th Jul 2011 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM Assignment 3
200#	5th Aug 2011	Flexible Delivery	Melbourne Office >	Show
# Session Date Session Duration Session Notes 1 Fri 5th Aug 2011 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM Assignment 2
201#	6th Aug 2011	Flexible Delivery	Hawthorn Campus >	Show
# Session Date Session Duration Session Notes 1 Sat 6th Aug 2011 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM Assignment 2
217#	15th Aug 2011	Fast Track	Melbourne Office >	Show
207#	2nd Sep 2011	Flexible Delivery	Melbourne Office >	Show
# Session Date Session Duration Session Notes 1 Fri 2nd Sep 2011 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM Assignment 3
208#	3rd Sep 2011	Flexible Delivery	Hawthorn Campus >	Show
# Session Date Session Duration Session Notes 1 Sat 3rd Sep 2011 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM Assignment 3
224#	16th Sep 2011	Fast Track	Hawthorn Campus >	Show
214#	7th Oct 2011	Flexible Delivery	Melbourne Office >	Show
# Session Date Session Duration Session Notes 1 Fri 7th Oct 2011 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM Assignment 4
215#	8th Oct 2011	Flexible Delivery	Hawthorn Campus >	Show
# Session Date Session Duration Session Notes 1 Sat 8th Oct 2011 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM Assignment 4
197#	17th Oct 2011	Fast Track	Melbourne Office >	Show
# Session Date Session Duration Session Notes 1 Mon 17th Oct 2011 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM Assingment 1 2 Tue 18th Oct 2011 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM Assingment 1 3 Wed 19th Oct 2011 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM Assingment 1
221#	28th Oct 2011	Flexible Delivery	Melbourne Office >	Show
222#	29th Oct 2011	Flexible Delivery	Hawthorn Campus >	Show
204#	9th Nov 2011	Fast Track	Hawthorn Campus >	Show
# Session Date Session Duration Session Notes 1 Wed 9th Nov 2011 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM Assignment 2 2 Thu 10th Nov 2011 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM Assignment 2 3 Fri 11th Nov 2011 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM Assignment 2
218#	25th Nov 2011	Fast Track	Hawthorn Campus >	Show
225#	2nd Dec 2011	Fast Track	Hawthorn Campus >	Show
Course	Beginning Date	Delivery Method	Course Location	Sessions

Units
BSBOHS501B
Participate in the coordination and maintenance of a systematic approach to managing OHS
BSBOHS502B
Participate in the management of the OHS information and data systems
BSBOHS503B
Assist in the design and development of OHS participative arrangements
BSBOHS504B
Apply principles of OHS risk management*
BSBOHS505C
Manage hazards in the work environment*
BSBOHS508B
Participate in the investigation of incidents*
BSBOHS604B
Apply ergonomic principles to control OHS
BSBOHS507B
Facilitate the application of principles of occupational health to control OHS risk

*These units are common to the Diploma of Quality Auditing, therefore giving you three credits to this qualification.

Course Fee

For full information on fees see Swinburne fees

Please contact COHST for a course quote.

Course Cancellation Policy

For full information on a refund please refer to: Cancellation Policies page.

Enrolment

Students may enrol in this course at any time to start studying straight away!

To enrol, please contact COHST using the following contact details or call 03 9214 8841, then a training coordinator will issue full course information and a course enrolment form.

Course Queries

Have any questions? See what is listed under Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q.) or submit an online enquiry.