Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management
Health Studies
A course by
SIT
A postgraduate qualification providing advanced theoretical and applied knowledge of occupational health and safety management for graduates and experienced professionals seeking to upskill for professional practice or further study.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
SIT2LRN Distance Learning, Invercargill
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Analyse strategic occupational health and safety issues
Critically analyse strategic occupational health and safety issues facing organisations.
Develop and implement health and safety policies
Develop and implement effective policies and procedures for occupational health and safety management.
Apply leadership in health and safety
Undertake influential leadership roles to promote and champion health and safety standards and culture.
What You're Signing Up For
The Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management is designed to provide advanced theoretical and applied knowledge of occupational health and safety management. Students will learn strategic, leadership, and analytical skills required to manage and develop safe, healthy workplaces. The programme covers policies, interventions, research skills, and practical or research project options. It is suitable for those with a degree or relevant professional experience and is available via distance learning.
Course Content
- Occupational Health and Safety Management Practice Leadership
- Workplace Health and Wellbeing Strategies
- Occupational Health Strategic Management
- Occupational Safety Strategic Management
- Research Methodology
- Management Research Project or Internship
- Organisational Behaviour (elective)
- Occupational Health and Safety Intervention Programme Design and Evaluation (elective)
- Occupational Health and Safety Sustainability Practices (elective)
What you need to know first
An undergraduate degree in any discipline
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Occupational Health and Safety
Business Management
Workplace Wellbeing
Risk Management
Future employment opportunities might be
Health and Safety Manager
Occupational Health and Safety Adviser