| Rank threshold | ATAR: 60 SR: 60 |
| Duration | 2 years full-time, 4 years part-time |
| Location | Online |
| Next start term | Term 1, 2025 |
| Study mode | Online |
| Course code | CG48 |
| First-year fee | $9,803 (Indicative) (CSP) |
Overview
Tailor your studies and prepare yourself for a career in occupational health and safety with the Associate Degree of Occupational Health and Safety.
The Associate Degree of Occupational Health and Safety is designed to prepare you for occupational health and safety roles at 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.
Choose to study full-time or part-time and either on-campus or by online study. Studying by online study 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.
Structure & Availability
The course structure and available locations can change depending on when you want to study. You can choose the intake that best suits you in the drop-down menu below.
Available locations
Your course
You must complete 16 units (96 credits):
- 1The core structure (16 units)
Unit Details
The units you'll study are listed below. Click on a unit to learn more.
Course Planner
To help you plan your studies and see which unit comes first, if one unit should be completed before another and when you will study each unit, check out our course planners.
Additional information
If you have completed prior study relevant to units within this course, you may be eligible for credit for your past studies. Learn more about credit and recognition of prior learning.
Requirements
To Be Eligible
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
Student and Course Profiles
View the student and course profiles for this course and learn about CQU's Undergraduate Profile for Term 1, 2024 via our Institute Profile.
During Your Study
While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet the following requirements throughout your studies.
Fees & Scholarships
Indicative First-Year Fee
The Indicative First-Year Fee is the approximate cost of enrolling in this course for one full-time academic year (eight units over two terms) for a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) and should be used as a guide only. Your actual fees may vary, depending on the units you select to study and your study load. Check the cost-per-unit spreadsheet available on our fees webpage for the approved unit fees. Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change. Understanding your fees.
Commonwealth Supported Places
This course has Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available, and as a domestic student, you'll be offered a CSP, provided you meet CSP eligibility requirements. CSPs are subsidised by the Australian Government, meaning you are only required to pay the student contribution rather than full tuition fees.
HECS-HELP Loan
You may be eligible for a HECS-HELP government loan if you are offered a CSP. HECS-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme that assists you in paying your student contributions. Provided you meet the HECS-HELP eligibility criteria, you may use HECS-HELP to defer part or all of your student contribution fees.
Part of your course costs will include Student Services and Amenities Fees (SSAF). SSAF is charged in addition to your student contribution or tuition fees and is used to help enhance your study experience. There may also be other costs as part of your studies, such as textbooks, technology expenses, travel expenses, professional certifications, uniforms, or vaccinations. Explore other study costs.
We believe a quality education can be for everyone – regardless of background, location, or life circumstances. That's why we offer a variety of scholarships and bursaries that can give you a helping hand with a range of expenses and enhance your employability.
How to apply
How to Apply
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Extra Admission Information
Prior to applying, take a look at important application dates and learn about our admission considerations, such as information for domestic students with overseas qualifications, indigenous support, and elite athlete, coach and performer support. You should also check out the adjustment schemes that might be available to you and how to access them. You can also explore our offer information to learn more about what happens after you've submitted an application and how to respond to an offer to study with CQU.
Applying for 2026
Applications for 2026 via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) open in April 2025.
More information will be available soon.
