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Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety
Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety
Accredited course
National Code:
1891
1891
State Code:
8995
8995
TGA Status:
Draft
Draft
DTWD Status:
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
07/06/1995
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
AQF Level
Diploma of
Nominal Hours
490
Duration
1 Semester
Stream of Study
Paraprofessional - Technical (3400)
Accredited Date
01/01/1995
Expiry Date
31/10/2005
VET Act Classifier
C
VET Act Conditions
Description
This course offers training for lower to middle level management or safety
officers who play a major role in Occupational Health and Safety in workplaces
and organisations.
Schedule
1. CORE
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62578 | ABD564 | Action Research Project | 40 | Module |
| 62579 | ABD565 | Industrial Placement 2 | 100 | Module |
| 62577 | ABD563 | Management of Hazardous Substances | 30 | Module |
| 62575 | ABD561 | Occupational Health & Safety Mgt Systems | 40 | Module |
| 62574 | ABD560 | Occupational Hygiene 3 | 40 | Module |
| 62576 | ABD562 | Risk Management | 40 | Module |
2. CORE
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62582 | ABD568 | Ergonomics 2 | 40 | Module |
| 62580 | ABD566 | Rehabilitation & Worker's Compensation 2 | 40 | Module |
| 62581 | ABD567 | Workplace Health & Safety Programs | 40 | Module |
3. ELECTIVES
GENERAL ELECTIVES Learners must select electives, (which have not been completed as part of Certificate III or IV) to a total of 80 hours minimum.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8993 | Applied Science Work Safety and Health | Accredited course |
VET Info Notes
GENERAL NOTES
This course was developed as part of a national ACTRAC project in 1994, which
was project managed by Qld TAFE. The contact for project management is Alan
Parkinson, Sunshine College of TAFE, Nambour, Qld (074) 413 999. All State
TAFE authorities were represented on the project.
This course was originally accredited from 01/01/95 to 30/06/2001. It is on
the NTIS as code 1891.
This course was developed as part of a national ACTRAC project in 1994, which
was project managed by Qld TAFE. The contact for project management is Alan
Parkinson, Sunshine College of TAFE, Nambour, Qld (074) 413 999. All State
TAFE authorities were represented on the project.
This course was originally accredited from 01/01/95 to 30/06/2001. It is on
the NTIS as code 1891.