Advanced Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety
| Course Code: | BSB60607 |
| Department: | Centre for Community Wellbeing |
| Study Area(s): | Occupational Health and Safety |
| Location(s): | Moonee Ponds |
| Course Length: | Part-time night (1 year) |
| Mid-year Entry: | This course accepts mid-year applications. |
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Course overview
This course gives you higher level skills in Occupational Health and Safety, following on from a completion of the Diploma course. This is an opportunity to upgrade your skills to the Advanced Diploma level.
Course modules
| CORE | ||
| Module Code | Module Title | Nominal Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BSBOHS602B | Develop OHS Information and Data Analysis and Reporting and Recording Processes | 50 |
| BSBOHS604B | Apply Ergonomic Principles to Control OHS Risk | 60 |
| BSBOHS605B | Apply Occupational Hygiene Principles to Control OHS Risk | 50 |
| BSBOHS606B | Develop and Implement Crisis Management Processes | 50 |
| BSBOHS608B | Conduct An OHS Audit | 30 |
| Total hours: | 240 | |
| ELECTIVE | ||
| Module Code | Module Title | Nominal Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BSBOHS607B | Advise On Application of Safe Design Principles to Control OHS Risk | 30 |
| BSBOHS609B | Evaluate An Organisation's OHS Performance | 35 |
| BSBSUS501A | Develop Workplace Policy and Procedures For Sustainability | 50 |
Course Fees
Are you eligible for Government Subsidised fees? Find out now!
You may be eligible for concession. Find out now!
| Government Subsidised | Fee For Service (Full fee) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concession | Non concession | RPL | Concession | Non concession | RPL | |
| Tuition fees | $ 100# | $ 1996 | $ 95 | n/a | $ 3992 | $ 1996 |
| Student Services & Amenities Fees | $ 32 | $ 212^ | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Ancillary Fees | $ 26 | $ 26 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
# Concession card holders enrolling in a Diploma or Advanced Diploma are under 25 as at 01/01/2012 the concession tuition fee applies.
# If an Indigenous student the relevant concession tuition fee applies.
^ Fees will not be more than stated.
* Approximate fees displayed are based on calendar year calculations. The fees apply to the units enrolled in 2012 only. Any enrolments in subsequent years will be charged at the rates applicable for that year.
* Materials fees may be required.
How to calculate fees? See the examples here.
| Tuition fee | Student Services & Amenities Fees | Ancillary Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Example 1: | A student is enrolled in a Skills Deepening program with 200 nominal hours. | |||
| Government subsidised (Non concession) | $1,196.00 | $0.32 x 200 = $64.00 | $26.00 | $1,286.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (Non concession) | $2,392.00 | n/a | n/a | $2,392.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (RPL) | $1,196.00 | n/a | n/a | $1,196.00 |
| Example 2: | A student is enrolled in a Skills Deepening program with 900 nominal hours. | |||
| Government subsidised (Non concession) | Capped at the maximum of $2,500.00 | $0.32 x 900 = $288.00 but capped at the maximum of $212.00 | $26.00 | $2,738.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (Non concession) | $6,500.00 but capped at the maximum of $6500.00 | n/a | n/a | $6500.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (RPL) | $3,250.00 but capped at the maximum of $3250.00 | n/a | n/a | $3250.00 |
See the detailed fees breakdown here.
What costs and other fees should I expect?
It will depend on personal circumstances and previous qualifications. Further fee information will be available at the information session.
What employment opportunities will I have?
This course is designed for people seeking employment as Occupational Health and Safety Managers (in medium to large enterprises), Occupational Health and Safety Consultants or as Occupational Health and Safety senior consultants.
What skills will I have when I complete this course?
The course is designed to train occupational health and safety practitioners for industry. This course will help upgrade your current skills, particularly those already working in the Occupational Health and Safety area. The course provides a scientific and practical approach to occupational health and safety.
What qualifications will I receive?
When you successfully complete this course you will be awarded the Advanced Diploma of occupational Health and Safety. As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework, this program is nationally recognised. Graduates may apply for full membership of the Safety Institute of Australia.
What opportunities for further studies will I have?
You may be eligible to continue on to higher level studies through an undergraduate or post-graduate level degree.
Can I apply?
You may apply if you have successfully completed the Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety. If you do not have the Diploma you will need to be able to demonstrate the requisite underpinning skills for the Advanced Diploma through the Skills Recognition process.
How do I apply?
Applicants are now being taken for Semester II intake commencing in July 2012. If you wish to apply for this course you must complete the online application form or obtain an application form from the Institute.
Call us on 13 TAFE (13 8233).
Information Sessions will be held at Moonee Ponds Campus on Wednesday 2nd May OR Wednesday 16th May 2012 at 6pm.
Correspondence is through email. Please provide a current email address.
http://www.kangan.edu.au/certificates-diplomas-advanced-melbourne/information-session/
How will I be selected for this course?
Selection will be based on:
- Successful completion of the Diploma in OHS qualification.
- Demonstrated current knowledge in OHS
- Awareness of and commitment to undertaking the course
- Basic computer and internet skills.
How long is the course?
As part of the course requirement to attain the qualification will involve evening workshops (weekly) over one year of part-time study. A significant part of the course will be delivered online.
Where and how can I study?
One night per week of face-to-face classes (on campus on a Monday night from 6pm-9pm) combined with one night per week online studies (off campus on a Wednesday night).
How will I be assessed?
You will need to show that you have achieved the skills and knowledge required by the course. You may be assessed by a combination of written assignments or tests, oral tests and practical assessments in class, or in the workplace. You will be advised in advance about the type of assessment and how it will operate. If required, you will have the chance for reassessment and appeal.
Additional comments
You will need to have access to a computer/Internet; and have access to a workplace suitable to conduct work based projects/assessments.
Applications are now being taken for our Semeter 2, 2012 intake. Please apply online. Correspondence will be through email. Please provide a curent email address. Call 13 TAFE (13 8233) or contact Anna Gabriele on 9094 3302 for further details.
What will I study?
This qualification consists of eight units and involves approximately 355 nominal hours of delivery.
