Programs & Courses 2012
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Student Handbook : Honours : Program Group : CB67

CB67 - Bachelor of Accident Forensics

CB67 - Bachelor of Accident Forensics

At a Glance

Information on where the program is available, duration, units of credit as well as contacts for further information.

Aims - Structure

An outline of the programs aims, objectives and outcomes, as well as information on the structure of the program.

Course Plans

A detailed list of courses and electives required to complete the program.

Career Opportunities

Employment opportunities exist for graduates in management, consultancy and practice within industry in safety and accident investigation roles. Many large companies have staff appointed specifically to investigate the accidents and failures that occur to maximise the opportunity to prevent such failures in the future. Many others have occupational health and safety or similar staff roles which are assigned, as part of a more broad set of responsibilities within their organisations, with the responsibility for carrying out those investigations. Graduates of the Bachelor of Accident Forensics program would be suited for employment in these roles as the program addresses the specifics of accident investigation as well as principles of OHS practice. Employment opportunities exist in most industries, especially primary industries, rural safety, manufacturing, mining, services industry, transport industry, aviation industry, employer associations, the defence forces, health industry and government departments and authorities such as the police force.

This new and truly unique program will equip you with the skills to conduct and analyse accident investigations based on knowledge and techniques appropriate to accident forensics in road, rail, air and industrial environments.

As an accident forensics graduate you will demonstrate advanced skills at systematically breaking down the factors leading to an accident and making the necessary findings and conclusions for prevention. You will also learn occupational health and safety principles. A unique feature of the program is that you will carry out practical investigation exercises in the exciting crash laboratory at CQUniversity Bundaberg.

This program will be attractive to those who are naturally inquisitive, good communicators and enjoy problem solving.

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