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    Health, Safety and Environment

    Curtin University

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    Australia, Perth

    University RankQS Ranking
    175

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    064468A

    Campuses

    Curtin Perth

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake Deadlines26-Feb-2025
    Apply to this program

    Go to the official application for the university

    Duration 3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 42,369  / year
    Next Intake 26-Feb-2025

    Health, Safety and Environment

    About

    This course prepares you for a diverse career in the expanding area of occupational health and safety. You will learn how to create, maintain and manage a safe and healthy workplace, and develop professional skills in critical thinking, information literacy and technology.

    Your first year is interprofessional and taken with other health sciences students.

    In your second and third years, youll learn how to identify and manage risks and hazards, participate effectively in decision-making processes, and improve health and safety to prevent injuries and illness in the workplace.

    You will complete a 100-hour placement in your second year and a 150-hour placement in your third year to develop important practical skills and to experience real work environments.

    Double degree options

    You can study Health and Safety as part of a double degree with a Bachelor of Science (Health Promotion).

    Please refer to the handbook for additional course overview information.

    Why study

    • Prepares you for employment in a rapidly expanding area.
    • Strong industry links.
    • Workplace and off-site field trips.
    • Strong science base.
    • Develops your professional skills in critical thinking, information literacy and competency with technology.

    Student profile

    View our student profile table to get an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students at Curtin University. This table provides data on students that commenced undergraduate study and passed the census date in the most relevant recent intake period for which data are available. It includes those admitted through all offer rounds and international students studying in Australia.

    Professional recognition

    As a student, you are eligible to apply for membership to the Australian Institute of Health and Safety (AIHS), Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (UK) (IOSH), and Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists (AIOH).

    This course is also internationally accreditedby IOSH(UK) and nationally accreditedbytheAustralian Occupational Health and Safety Education Accreditation Board(Safety Institute of Australia).

  • apply and integrate knowledge and practice of environmental and occupational health to enhance the safety and well-being of populations
  • apply logical and rational processes to critically analyse issues relevant to Environmental and Occupational Health and think creatively in the generation of solutions to problems
  • access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information and evidence from the range of resources applicable to practice
  • communicate effectively with a range of people including community groups, workers, employers, statutory authorities and their representatives and other professionals
  • use scientific methods and technologies with an understanding of their advantages and limitations
  • demonstrate ability for self-directed and lifelong learning through self-accepted responsibility
  • recognise and apply international standards and perspectives within environmental and occupational settings
  • demonstrate an appreciation of cultural diversity including the impact of cultural and social factors
  • demonstrate professionalism and capacity for leadership and be able to work independently, collaboratively and ethically
  • Requirements

    Entry Requirements

  • General Secondary Education Certificate with 60%
  • English Program Requirements

    If English is not your first language, you must also check that you meet English language requirements for your chosen course. Australian students must also meet the English entry requirements.

    Career

    Careers

    • Health and Safety Advisor
    • Health and Safety Specialist
    • Health and Safety Coordinator
    • Health, Safety and Environment Officer
    • Health and Safety Manager
    • Health and Safety Superintendent

    Industries

    • Oil and gas production
    • Mining
    • Construction and infrastructure
    • Manufacturing
    • Government
    • Transport

    Fee Information

    +estimated annual tuition fee for a full-time study load


    Plus Student Services and Amenities fee
    Scholarships and financial aid available if eligible

    Tuition Fee

    AUD 42,369 

    How to Apply

    Have your supporting documents to hand, and ensure they meet our guidelines. The documents may include certified copies of your qualifications, English language proficiency documents and supplementary forms for certain courses.

    If your documents are not issued in English, an official translation from a recognised translation service must be provided.

    Recognised translation services

    • National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) accredited translator in Australia
    • The Awarding institution
    • A Notary Public Office
    • The official Government body
    • An official and accredited translator*

    *Official translations are subject to review.

    If you have undertaken previous study or work that matches the content of some of your Curtin course units, you may be able to obtain credit for recognised learning, which exempts you from studying those units.

    Applying online: Use the ‘Apply now’ button on the relevant course page and following the prompts.

    Applying by mail or email: Download the International application for admission form [.pdf – 307 kB].

    If you want to package your course with a Curtin English course, you can submit your application with your course application documents to streamline the process.

    If your application is successful, you will receive an offer that you will need to accept or reject.

    If you accept your offer, you will receive a Confirmation of Enrolment ­– a document from Curtin that details your course, how long you will be studying the course, and the tuition fees. This document can be used for acquiring a student visa.

    Apply to the Australian government for your student visa. Gaining a student visa will allow you to participate in full-time study in Australia and work up to 40 hours in a fortnight. If you’re under 18 years of age, you must have approved accommodation and welfare arrangements in place before a visa can be issued.

    See our pre-departure resources for helpful information regarding your move to Perth.

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