Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety – GradDipOHS
Health Studies
A course by
Massey University
A professional graduate diploma for advanced education in occupational health and safety, designed for those seeking to improve workplace conditions and develop specialist practice in health and safety management.
NZ$7,415
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NZQA Level 7 Certification (120 Credits)
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NZQA Level 7 Certification (120 Credits)
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Core skills this course teaches
Apply advanced OHS principles
Demonstrate knowledge of core occupational health and safety (OHS) principles and their application to workplace environments.
Assess and manage workplace hazards
Identify, evaluate, and develop strategies to manage health and safety risks and hazards in varied organisations.
What You're Signing Up For
The Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety enables you to improve working lives and boost your career by developing advanced skills in workplace health, safety management, occupational hygiene, risk assessment, environmental control, and human factors. This qualification is suited for professionals aiming to help reduce injuries and ill-health at work, covering multidisciplinary topics such as hazards identification, risk management, organisational behaviour, legislation, and the creation of healthy workplaces. Graduates can qualify for graduate membership of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH UK).
Course Content
- Occupational health and safety fundamentals
- Safety management systems
- Occupational hygiene
- Environmental control
- Risk assessment and management
- Human factors and ergonomics
- Organisational behaviour
- Toxic substances and human health
- Bio-physical effects of noise and vibration
- Safety auditing
- Legal and regulatory frameworks
- Applied workplace research project
What you need to know first
Relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent
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