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Course Overview
class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="overview"> Overview Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) refers to the application of scientific principles to understand the risks to the safety and health of people in workplaces and to take action to control these. Occupational health and safety is a multidisciplinary profession examining the technical and social aspects of work with applications in most industries and commerce. The course focuses on the science and technology of risk management through assessment and evaluation of hazards and development of specific control mechanisms. Learn how to apply a risk management model to hazards in the workplace, allowing you to recognise the context, evaluate the risk, and generate control solutions. You will use the model of OHS Professional Practice for problem solving which involves gathering information about the issue, diagnosing the issue, developing and implementing appropriate interventions, and evaluating their effectiveness, all the while communicating with relevant stakeholders.
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. 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 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 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 Graduates find work within industry, government, service organisations, consulting or in workers' compensation insurance companies in roles that include: health and safety executives (HSE) OHS managers risk managers OHS coordinators safety officers safety, health and environment (EHS or SHE) managers or coordinators. Expand all sections Professional recognition and accreditation All graduates of GD052 will be eligible to pursue membership with the Australian Institute of Health and Safety (AIHS). The AIHS is the body representing occupational health and safety (OHS) professionals and practitioners in Australia. Students can apply to become student members. Graduates can apply to become an AIHS Graduate Member and with three years of industry experience can become certified professional members. <div
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Australian Institute of Health and Safety (AIHS)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
VETASSESS
Common Questions
For entry into this postgraduate coursework degree, you need one of the following: IELTS (Academic) overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0; TOEFL iBT overall score of 79 (minimum 13 Reading, 12 Listening, 18 Speaking, 21 Writing); PTE (Academic) score of 58 with no communication band less than 50; or C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency score of 176 with no less than 169 in any component.
Yes. For postgraduate coursework entry, 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.
Yes. For postgraduate coursework degrees at RMIT, you can meet the English language requirement through VCE by achieving a study score of at least 30 in Units 3 & 4 English as an Additional Language (EAL), or at least 25 in Units 3 & 4 English, Literature or English Language.
No. RMIT only accepts IELTS (Academic) or IELTS (Academic) One Skill Retake for admission into its university programs. IELTS (General) is not accepted.
English language proficiency test results are valid for 2 years from the test date. Tests that fall outside this validity period will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. RMIT does not accept scores from 'at-home' or 'online' testing.
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