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Course Overview
class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="overview"> Overview The Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety equips you with the knowledge and skills to identify, prevent and manage complex and diverse health risks, hazards and exposures. You will develop a deep understanding of best practices when implementing and evaluating risk management interventions within a broad range of workplace and community environments. Due to the rapid growth in this field, the skills and knowledge you develop through this certificate can open doors to a range of career opportunities from occupational hygiene and compliance to construction safety, human factors and ergonomics.
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
124 La Trobe St, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Eligibility
class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="admissions"> Entry requirements and admissions You need to satisfy all of the following entry requirements to be considered for entry into this degree. This degree is currently delivered only on a part-time academic load. Expand all sections Collapse all sections Academic requirements Prerequisites Selection tasks English language requirements Academic requirements You must have: successfully completed an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification); OR a minimum of 8 years of professional work experience in a related industry. Applicants with professional experience at a senior level that is less than 8 years may also be considered. To have your professional experience considered you must submit with your application a CV and a personal statement detailing your experience. Prerequisites There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification. Selection tasks A selection task is not required for entry into this qualification. English language requirements You must meet the University's minimum English language requirements to be eligible for a place in this course. You need to satisfy all of the following requirements to be considered for entry into this course. Expand all sections Collapse all sections Academic requirements Prerequisites Selection tasks English language requirements Academic requirements You must have successfully completed an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification). You may also be considered if you have 8 years of professional work experience in a related industry. Applicants with professional experience at a senior level that is less than 8 years may also be considered. Prerequisites There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification. Selection tasks To have your professional experience considered you must include in your application: a CV a personal statement detailing your experience. English language requirements To study this course you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests: IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0) TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT) for Australia: minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing) Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component. Note: RMIT does not accept scores from 'at-home' or 'online' testing. For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit English language requirements and equivalency information . Don't meet the English language test scores? Complete an English Language Pathways (Academic English) Advanced at RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP). <div
Career & Study Pathways
class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="career"> Career The Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety provides the building blocks for you to commence an exciting career within workplace health and safety. Graduates may work in fields such as ergnomics, safety or occupational hygiene within a range of industries including construction, healthcare, science and office settings. <div
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Australian Institute of Health and Safety (AIHS)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
VETASSESS
Common Questions
For postgraduate coursework degrees at RMIT, you can meet the English language requirements through several pathways, including a VCE study score of at least 30 in EAL or at least 25 in English/Literature/English Language, a STAT score of at least 156, satisfactory completion of post-secondary study, at least 2 years of professional work experience in an English-language environment, or an approved English language proficiency test such as IELTS (Academic) with an overall band of 6.5 (no band less than 6.0).
Yes, for postgraduate coursework entry at RMIT, you can demonstrate at least 2 years of professional work experience in an occupation requiring English language proficiency. You must provide a supporting statement from your employer on official letterhead or company email confirming that English is the language of business, your duration of employment, roles and responsibilities, nature of work, scale of the organisation, and whether the company deals internationally.
RMIT accepts the following English language proficiency tests for postgraduate entry: IELTS (Academic) or IELTS (Academic) One Skill Retake (minimum 6.5, no band less than 6.0), TOEFL iBT (minimum overall score of 79), Pearson Test of English Academic – PTE (A) (minimum 58, no communication band less than 50), C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge English: Advanced), and C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge English: Proficiency) with a minimum of 176 and no less than 169 in any component. Note that IELTS (General) is not accepted.
Yes, a Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) score can be used to satisfy the English language entry requirements for postgraduate coursework degrees at RMIT, provided you achieve an overall score of at least 156 or a verbal reasoning sub-score of at least 155.
Yes, for postgraduate coursework entry at RMIT you can satisfy the English language requirement through the satisfactory completion of 2 undergraduate level courses equivalent to at least 24 RMIT University credit points, or through the satisfactory completion of an AQF accredited award at Certificate IV or above (or equivalent).
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