The Associate Degree of Occupational Health and Safety is designed to prepare you for occupational health and safety roles at the paraprofessional level.

Benefit from the opportunity to undertake a study plan that can be applied to the discipline and career path that interests you.

Your education and training will equip you with knowledge and skills in ergonomics, science and occupational health and safety management.

You will also have the option to continue your studies and complete the Bachelor of Occupational Health and Safety, allowing you to further enhance your future career prospects.

The course has been developed to meet the ever-increasing needs of our communities both in Australia and internationally, and is constantly updated in consultation with industry, ensuring you graduate with up-to-date skills and work ready.

Studying online allows you to balance work and study so you can gain practical experience and earn while you learn.

Career Opportunities

The Associate Degree of Occupational Health and Safety is your gateway to a variety of management and consultancy positions in workplace health and safety. Upon completion you will be qualified to work in roles such as:

• Industrial Safety Officer
• Occupational Hygienist.

You may find also find employment opportunities in the areas of ergonomics and risk management and in industries such as:

• primary
• rural safety
• manufacturing
• mining
• services
• employer associations
• the defence force
• health
• government authorities.

Course Structure

• Core Units

  16

• Electives

  None

• Major Units

  None

• Minor Units

  None

Course structure

You are required to complete 16 units.

Unit information

For information on the units, you could study as part of this course, visit the Handbook and select the "Course Structure" tab.

Credit transfer information

If you have already completed study relevant to the course you have enrolled in, you may be eligible for credit transfer.