Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

What you'll learn

• apply and integrate the knowledge and principles of occupational health and safety and practical skills required for the prevention of injury and occupational disease in the workplace environment
• apply logical and rational processes to critically analyse issues relevant to OHS and think creatively in the generation of solutions to problems
• develop information literacy skills with access, evaluation and synthesis of relevant information and evidence from a range of resources available in the field of OHS and use appropriate information and communication technology practices
• communicate effectively and function as part of a team and in collaboration with a range of people including community groups, workers, employers, statutory authorities and their representatives and other professionals
• use scientific and technological methods with an understanding of their advantages and limitations
• facilitate, educate and promote health and safety in the workplace in relation to individuals, families, the community and environment
• recognise the global nature of OHS issues and be familiar with appropriate international standards
• demonstrate an understanding of how culture can influence OHS issues
• develop appropriate skills and knowledge to provide leadership for the improvement of OHS in the workplace