Graduate Certificate of Occupational Hygiene Practice

Occupational Hygienists aim to identify manage and control occupational and environmental hazards across all industries including advising organisations and local communities about the potential health impacts as a result of exposure to hazardsThis program has been developed for practitioners to acquire skills in occupational hygiene The course will assist you develop or enhance your skills in the practical aspects of identifying evaluating and controlling occupational hazards that could adversely affect the health of workersYoull learn about occupational epidemiology occupational toxicology and the chemical physical and biological aspects of occupational hygiene You will apply communication and collaboration skills to demonstrate judgement in professional occupational hygiene contextsThis course can be used as an entry pathway into the Master of Occupational Hygiene and ToxicologyCourse learning outcomesApply technical and creative skills to investigate and evaluate complex occupational hygiene ideas concepts and theories in workplace situationsReflect critically on advanced discipline knowledge research principles and methods to demonstrate a high level of Occupational Hygiene professional practice or scholarshipApply communication and collaboration skills to demonstrate welldeveloped judgement in professional occupational hygiene contextsCareer OpportunitiesOccupational Hygienists work across a range of industries where occupational and environmental hazards are present including mining government departments and manufacturingPossible future job titlesOccupational Hygiene Technician Occupational Hygiene Advisor Occupational Hygiene Practitioner

Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:Bachelor degree; orEquivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.English competency requirements: