Occupational Safety & Health

Occupational Safety & Health (OSH) is a key priority area in workplaces all over Australia – from office ergonomics to mine site safety and health regulations. Every employee, supervisor and manager must adhere to OSH standards as part of their work so understanding OSH practices and requirements will increase your employability and promotional opportunities.

The demand for safety officers is on the rise in most organisations and government is now recognising the value of dedicated safety staff in Australian workplaces. Workplaces are now demanding a Certificate IV in OSH as a minimum qualification for these roles.  In fact, those acting in OSH roles without formal qualifications have found studying the subject highly practical and are rewarded for their experience by Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) which means their on-the-job training helps them achieve their qualification faster.

While OSH theory remains the same, the content and scope may change depending on the work environment. OSH graduates can enjoy significant financial rewards in some workplaces; have a choice of 9 to 5 work or Fly-In Fly-Out (FIFO) opportunities; establish their own business; or combine the qualification with further studies in education and training.

Why study OSH at West Coast?

• West Coast offers the Certificate III, IV in OSH and Diploma of OHS online and via Recognition of Prior Learning.
• Studying OSH at West Coast is inexpensive compared to other providers.
• We recognise that students’ time is important and on the job experience is valued
• Lecturers have combined industry experience in Manufacturing, Mining and Education and work with expert, current industry professionals to deliver these highly valued qualifications.
• Programs cover systems safety management, legislative requirements and obligations, hazard and risk management.
• Have experience in delivering OSH qualifications at mine sites in PNG.

Courses to be run in 2012

Courses	Career Opportunities
D138 Certificate III in Occupational Health and Safety	This certificate can lead to employment as a Health and Safety Representative and offers an entry level to professional qualifications in OSH. It is designed as a foundation course for those without workplace OSH experience.
D157 Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety	This certificate builds on the foundations of Certificate III or suited to those with industry experience seeking formal qualifications. Graduates of this certificate will have the knowledge and skills to undertake work safety and health functions at supervisory and coordination levels within an organisation.
D175 Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety	This course provides the necessary knowledge and skills to undertake work safety and health functions at a management level within an organisation. On completion of the Diploma and relevant work experience, students have the opportunity to undertake a Graduate Certificate in OSH through ECU.

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