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New Zealand Diploma in Workplace Health and Safety Management (Level 6)
New Zealand Diploma in Workplace Health and Safety Management (Level 6)

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New Zealand Diploma in Workplace Health and Safety Management (Level 6)

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A course by

SIT

Develop the skills to manage and improve workplace health and safety systems with the New Zealand Diploma in Workplace Health and Safety Management (Level 6).

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NZQA Level 6 Certification (120 Credits)

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Online study

Flexible online learning from anywhere

SIT2LRN Distance Learning, Invercargill

It will take a total of 1 year

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NZQA Level 6 Certification (120 Credits)

Advanced

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New Zealand Diploma in Workplace Health and Safety Management (Level 6)

- A course by

SIT

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Core skills this course teaches

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Analyse and manage workplace risks

Undertake risk analysis in the project management lifecycle, justify conclusions, and develop quality management plans.

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Apply organisational and motivational theory

Understand and implement organisational and motivational theories for internal and external environmental analyses.

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Develop and implement health and safety strategies

Critically evaluate health and safety systems and develop integrated systems and strategies for risk management.

About This Course

This one-year full-time (or up to four years part-time) diploma develops advanced skills and knowledge in workplace health and safety management. Students learn to develop, implement and evaluate health and safety protocols, manage risk, and lead organisational strategies and systems to ensure safe and compliant workplaces. Graduates are prepared for management or leadership roles in health and safety across New Zealand organisations.

Course Content

  • Risk Management and Quality
  • Organisational Behaviour
  • Health and Safety in Employment
  • Occupational Health and Safety Strategies and Organisational Systems
  • Occupational Health and Occupational Safety Training Strategies and Evaluation
  • Occupational Health and Safety Management Practice Leadership
  • Occupational Health and Safety Strategic Planning and Performance Measurement
  • Occupational Health and Safety Intervention Programme Design and Evaluation

Entry Requirements

Minimum age of 20 with four years secondary education

Academic attributes (e.g. previous qualification at Level 4 or above) or relevant industry experience (evidenced by CV or employer references)

Personal commitment and belief in own ability to succeed

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Health and Safety ManagerHealth and Safety CoordinatorHealth and Safety Team LeaderWorkplace Health and Safety Advisor
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Health and SafetyManagementBusinessCompliance

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