Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety
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- Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety
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Adelaide City
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Successful applicants will commence at Certificate IV in OHS unless they demonstrate the core competencies of Certificate IV in OHS by having a Certificate IV in a same or related area or have sufficient relevant work experience or are currently working in the area. |
Course Notes
Applies to all Student Groups
- Successful applicants will commence at Certificate IV in OHS unless they demonstrate the core competencies of Certificate IV in OHS by having a Certificate IV in a same or related area or have sufficient relevant work experience or are currently working in the area.
Expected Employment Outcome Example
This course will provide more specialised knowledge and skills required of someone responsible for health and safety management systems in the workplace. Possible career outcomes are safety officer or coordinator, safety manager, or senior OHS management positions. The Diploma in OHS may assist graduates gain enrolment in postgraduate awards offered by universities.
Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.
Skills Covered
Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety
6 core units including assist with compliance with OHS and other relevant laws; and contribute to the implementation of emergency procedures or use equipment to conduct workplace monitoring; plus 3 elective units, 2 from occupational health and safety units.
Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety
5 occupational health and safety units from: participate in the coordination and maintenance of a systematic approach to managing OHS; participate in the management of the OHS information and data systems; assist in the design and development of OHS participative arrangements; apply principles of OHS risk management; manage hazards in the work environment; participate in the investigation of incidents; plus 3 elective units.
Modules/Units: View Modules/Units
Minimum Entry Requirements
Award - SATAC application process
Any one of:Note: more information on selection
Qualification/Certification
Successful completion of this course provides you with the:
- Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety [BSB41407]
- Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety [BSB51307]
Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency within this Qualification will receive a Statement of Attainment.
Credit Transfer
Studying at TAFE SA is one of the easiest pathways towards a University Degree. Credit Transfer is the formal recognition that parts of a TAFE SA course are equivalent in content and level to parts of some University courses.
Find otherTAFE SA Credit Transfer Agreements
| University | University Course | Credit Gained |
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| Flinders University details | | Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) | 36 points | 12 months | | Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) | 36 points | 12 months |
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| University of Southern Queensland details | | Bachelor of Business | 8 points | 12 months | | Bachelor of Business Administration | 8 points | 12 months |
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Application Selection
Award - SATAC application process
- Applications for the 2012 Intake must be made through the centralised TAFE Admissions system via SATAC (South Australian
Tertiary Admissions Centre) by the advertised date.
- Applicants can make one application for up to six course preferences.
Note: You must be an Australian Resident to apply for this course. For International Students please visit International Courses.
Fees
Charges vary between courses and subjects and are based on a rate per hour. Concessions may be available to holders of certain government concession cards, and in some circumstances fees may be paid by instalment. A brochure detailing the refund of fees policy is available at each campus.
The standard TAFE SA fee for State Government-subsidised courses undertaken by students enrolled in two consecutive semesters is capped at $2,210 in 2011. This fee cap does not apply to all courses.
Students are generally expected to purchase their own textbooks, personal equipment, uniforms and stationery.
TAFE SA Pre Enrolment Information
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Note: The fees listed are subject to change at any time and do not commit the Institute to charging the fees indicated.
The information was accurate at the time of publication. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes
necessary.
Further Information
For further information about all TAFE SA Courses, phone 1800 882 661 or enquire online