Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (PU65)
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Course Details
| Course duration (full-time): | 1 years |
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| Course duration (part-time): | Domestic: 2 years |
| Total credit points: | 96 |
| Standard credit points/full-time semester: | 48 |
| Course coordinator: | For more information email: askqut@qut.edu.au; ph: 07 3138 2000 |
| Discipline coordinator: | AskQUT |
| Course contact: | +61 7 3138 2000, askqut@qut.edu.au |
| Delivery: | Kelvin Grove, Online |
| CRICOS code: | 061160A |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Health |
Scholarships
Modes of study
The course is offered internally and externally and all the study material and lecture recordings are made available to both internal and external students. In some units on-campus workshops are held for both internal and external students. Attendance at these workshops is not compulsory, although it is encouraged. Students, particularly external students, will need a reliable internet connection and up-to-date hardware (including a multimedia headset with microphone) and up-to-date software. Some units include podcasts and online discussion forums.
Pathways to further study
This course articulates into the Master of Health, Safety and Environment.
Professional recognition
This course is accredited with the Australian OHS Education Accreditation Board.
Study costs
Domestic students may need to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
Course Structures
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
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| To ensure a smooth introduction and progress through the course, students are advised to enrol in units based on the order they are listed on the respective course structures (full time and part time; semester 1 & 2 entries). | |||
| PUN500 | Occupational Health and Safety Management |
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| PUP250 | Occupational Hygiene and Toxicology |
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| PUP415 | Occupational Health |
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| PUN016 | Risk Assessment |
| Antirequisites: PUN008 and PUN467 |
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| PUN301 | Occupational Health and Safety Law and Policy |
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| PUN617 Equivalents: PUZ617 | Health, Safety and Environment Leadership and Management |
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| PUP116 Equivalents: PUZ116 | Human Factors and Ergonomics |
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| PU65 Option Unit | |||
| From 2023, students will be able to choose an option unit in place of HLN710 Epidemiology. See PU65 Options | |||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| To ensure a smooth introduction and progress through the course, students are advised to enrol in units based on the order they are listed on the respective course structures (full time and part time; semester 1 & 2 entries). | |||
| PUN500 | Occupational Health and Safety Management |
| |
| PUP415 | Occupational Health |
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| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| PUN301 | Occupational Health and Safety Law and Policy |
| |
| PU65 option unit. See PU65 Options | |||
| From 2023, students will complete an option unit in place of HLN710 Epidemiology | |||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| To ensure a smooth introduction and progress through the course, students are advised to enrol in units based on the order they are listed on the respective course structures (full time and part time; semester 1 & 2 entries). | |||
| PUN301 | Occupational Health and Safety Law and Policy |
| |
| PUP116 Equivalents: PUZ116 | Human Factors and Ergonomics |
| |
| PUN617 Equivalents: PUZ617 | Health, Safety and Environment Leadership and Management |
| |
| PU65 Option Unit. See PU65 options Epidemiology | |||
| From 2023, students can choose an option unit to replace HLN710 | |||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| PUN500 | Occupational Health and Safety Management |
| |
| PUP415 | Occupational Health |
| |
| PUN016 | Risk Assessment |
| Antirequisites: PUN008 and PUN467 |
| PUP250 | Occupational Hygiene and Toxicology |
|
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| PUN301 | Occupational Health and Safety Law and Policy |
| |
| PU65 Option Unit. See PU65 options | |||
| From 2023, students choose 1 option unit in place of HLN710 Epidemiology | |||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choose 1 unit (12 cp) from the PU65 Option Units | |||
| Please note that some option units are available internal and or online. Check each unit outline to see the availability. | |||
| HLN710 | Epidemiology |
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| PUN017 | Health Planning and Evaluation |
| Prerequisites: PUN640 and PUN106Students undertaking this unit will be assumed to have an understanding of health systems and the health challenges of populations |
| PUN105 | Health Statistics |
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| PUN454 Equivalents: PUQ454, PUZ454 | Leadership in Disaster Management |
| Prerequisites: PUQ451 or PUN451 or PUN450 or PUZ451 |
| PUN466 | Communicable Diseases |
| Year 12 Biology or equivalent is assumed knowledge. |