| Duration | 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time |
| Location | Online |
| Next start term | Term 1, 2025 |
| Study mode | Online |
| Course code | CQ26 |
| CRICOS | 085324K |
| First-year fee | A$36,600 (Indicative) |
Study the Bachelor of Occupational Health and Safety and equip yourself with professional skills to enhance your employability. Your studies will equip you with knowledge, skills and initiatives in the areas of occupational hygiene, workplace rehabilitation, ergonomics, safety and occupational health and safety (OHS) management.
The Bachelor of Occupational Health and Safety is designed to develop your expertise in the identification of occupational health and safety (OHS) hazards in the workplace.
Your studies will equip you with knowledge, skills and initiatives in the areas of occupational hygiene, workplace rehabilitation, ergonomics, safety and occupational health and safety management.
In addition, you will have the option to select from a wide variety of electives to suit your personal needs and interests.
Your training will include decision making, problem-solving and management skills that are highly desired by employers.
The course provides you with a variety of hands-on experiences, including participation in worksite visits and 120 hours of work placement, ensuring you graduate work ready.
Upon completion, you will be prepared to facilitate, educate and promote health and safety in the workplace.
Study the Bachelor of Occupational Health and Safety full-time or part-time, and online from your home country and benefit from the flexibility to gain practical experience and earn while you learn.
The support has always been readily available, and I am forever grateful. Whenever I email or call there is always someone there to support me or provide the necessary help needed.
Sophie Sindra Hepota
Bachelor of Occupational Health and Safety I Papua New Guinea
The Bachelor of Occupational Health and Safety is your gateway into many professions within the workplace health and safety industry. On completion you will be qualified to work in areas such as:
Employment opportunities may also exist within:
You are required to complete a total of 24 units, comprising 20 core units and four units from your chosen minor:
For information on the units you could study as part of this course, visit the Handbook and select the "Course Structure" tab.
If you have already completed a study relevant to the course you have enrolled in, you may be eligible for credit transfer.
| Intake | Locations |
|---|---|
| Term 1, 2024 | Available Online |
| Term 2, 2024 | Available Online |
| Term 1, 2025 | Available Online |
| Term 2, 2025 | Available Online |
Environmental Management minor
You will learn the big picture around why an organisation needs an environmental conscience. You'll explore Australian Government environmental legislation and develop essential skills such as impact assessment to help any organisation live up to its environmental license to operate.
Liberal Studies minor
This minor has been designed to support credit, articulation agreements and transition arrangements. Please contact Course Advice for further information.
Public Health minor
If you have an interest in public health and environmental health, this minor is an ideal option with a choice of units covering health promotion and environmental health. Explore environmental impacts on human health, such as safe drinking water, safe food, and clean air to improve health, and prevent injury and disease. These skills are sought after in government roles, overseas aid as well as private industry.
Students are required to complete 120 hours of work placement throughout the course.
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet the following requirements throughout your studies.
This is an approximate cost of enrolling in this course, shown in Australian dollars (A$), for one academic year and is based on a full-time study load (8 units over 2 terms).
Your actual fees may vary, depending on the units that you select to study and your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change.
Scholarships are not available for this course.
Our easy to use online application system for international students will guide you through the process of applying for a course at CQUniversity Australia.
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RTO Code: 40939
CRICOS: 00219C
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