Graduate Certificate of Fatigue Risk Management

The Graduate Certificate in Fatigue Risk Management is designed to enable you to develop a comprehensive set of skills and knowledge relating to managing the risks associated with fatigue.
The program is designed for, but not exclusive to, people currently working in industry. The program is available to study part-time and by distance education and will provide a mix of guided online
learning and face-to-face interactions. During the program you will learn about human factors, risk management, and fatigue risk management.

What am I studying?

Fatigue risk management is concerned with managing workplace fatigue and its associated safety risks. The effective management of fatigue in the workplace requires individuals who are able to design, implement and evaluate hazard control systems for fatigue. To be effective, these activities must be based on a thorough understanding of human factors, safety management systems, organisational risk, the effects of fatigue on the human body and an understanding of the particular culture of groups within the organisation. The knowledge and skills of fatigue risk management make an important contribution to the ability of organisations to manage the safety of their workforce.

Entry Requirements

You are required to have:

- A three year bachelor degree from an Australian university.

Consideration may also be given on an individual basis to applicants with:

- Professional OHS (non-degree) qualifications or equivalent and who have had at least five years work experience at a middle or higher management level; or

- Other relevant qualifications but working towards professional OHS career development.

If you are applying for entry via this alternative approach you will need to provide and show the ability to:

- write high level reports;

- read and analyse academic literature, government policy texts and create detailed reports; and

- complete high level numeracy tasks applicable to workplace situations.

Note: If you are applying for entry without a three year bachelor degree from an Australian university you will be assessed by the Head of Program.

Career Opportunities

Recent developments in safety regulation have resulted in excellent employment prospects for graduates of the program. Fatigue has been classified as an identifiable work place hazard and organisations are now required to present a fatigue management plan under relevant industry legislation. As a graduate of this program you will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to prepare, implement and evaluate a fatigue risk management plan in rail, road and/or mining.

Work Intergrated Learning

The program is designed for, but not exclusive to people currently working in the industry. Students will be required to reflect on how the course material relates to their current line of work. If students are not currently employed in the industry; they will be offered placements with one of our industry partners.

Program Structure

You are required to complete three core courses:

- Human Factors

- Risk Management and Safety Technology

- Fatigue Risk Management

Please be aware some courses require compulsory attendance at residential schools.

Course Information

For example courses you could study as part of the Graduate Certificate of Fatigue Risk Management program please click here.

As CQUniversity is committed to providing quality, up-to-date and relevant education, please note courses are refreshed regularly and may not be an exact indication of course availability for your study. Please call 13CQUni 13 27 86 if you have specific questions regarding course information regarding your specific application.