This program is a paraprofessional associate degree based on the study of Occupational Health and Safety. It presents students with the opportunity to undertake a plan and apply their discipline of study to specifically designated industry career path option. It has been designed to prepare professionals in Occupational Health and Safety with specifically applied knowledge, attitudes, skills, and initiatives in the areas of:

• Occupational Hygiene;
• Ergonomics;
• Safety Science, and
• Occupational Health and Safety Management.

Graduates may apply for admission to the Bachelor in Occupational Health & Safety with advanced standing of 96 units of credit.

Students must complete 16 courses/96 units of credit, which include:

• 11 core CQU courses;
• 1 of the following university advanced level elective course;

# For Students who wish to undertake a Rehabilitation Coordinator role in Queensland there is an opportunity to attend an optional residential school for OCHS13011 (3 day training on Queensland legislation and technical application). Successful completion of this training enables students to apply for a Q-Comp Workplace Rehabilitation Coordinator Certificate.

Students wanting to complete the MINE courses above, must apply to to these separately from CQU and then apply for credit. Please note that graduation may be delayed if study undertaken at TAFE or another instution are not certified (contact the OHS Program Advisor for more information). 

Equivalent of 4 industry specific specialisation Work Based Learning courses to be completed at TAFE. Contact Lyn Jorgensen for detailed list of TAFE requirements on 07 4923 2327 or Email: l.jorgensen@cqu.edu.au or CQIT contact details 07 4920 2618 Lyn.Jorgensen@det.qld.gov.au.