Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

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Duration
1 year part-time
Location
Online
Next start term
Term 1, 2026
Study mode
Online
Course code
CM59
First-year fee
$4,800 (2026 Indicative) (CSP)
$15,100 (2026 Indicative) (FFP)
Commonwealth Supported Places available, offering significant fee savings.
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Overview

Build your skills and advance your occupational health and safety paraprofessional career with our Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety. 

Through your studies, you'll build your skills in identifying, assessing, and controlling health and safety hazards in the workplace. Your skills and knowledge in consultation and communication processes will grow, and you'll learn about implementing effective prevention and control programs in the workplace. You'll also explore education and information programs to promote a safe and healthy workforce.

You'll build relevant and transferable skills, such as critical thinking and problem-solving. These skills, along with the knowledge of OHS principles and practices you gain, ensure you graduate ready for your next career move.

This degree provides a seamless pathway into our Graduate Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety, allowing you to build your skills further.

Study Experience

Discover more about your postgraduate occupational health and safety degree, offering online and flexible study options and seamless pathways to advance your skills and knowledge. Click 'Explore Study Experience' for more information.

  • Authentic Learning Experiences
  • Commonwealth Supported
  • Flexible Online Study
  • Part-time Study
  • Seamless Pathways

Career Opportunities

This course will enhance your career advancement opportunities as para-professionals in OHS. As a graduate of this course, you'll be equipped with valuable OHS skills relevant, and transferable to a broad range of industries.

Structure & Availability

The course structure and available locations can change depending on when you want to study. You can choose the intake that best suits you in the drop-down menu below.

Available Locations

Your Course

You must complete four units (24 credits):

  1. 1
    The core structure (4 units)

Unit Details

The units you'll study are listed below. Click on a unit to learn more.

Course Planner

To help you plan your studies and see which unit comes first, if one unit should be completed before another and the term you will study each unit, check out our course planners.

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Additional Information

If you have completed prior study relevant to units within this course, you may be eligible for credit for your past studies. 

Learn more about credit and recognition of prior learning.

Requirements

To Be Eligible

For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements. 

During Your Study

While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet the following requirements throughout your studies. 

Fees & Scholarships

Indicative First-Year Fee

The Indicative First-Year Fee is the approximate cost of enrolling in this course for one academic year depending on the type of place you are offered, for example, a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) or Full Fee Paying (FFP) Place. For a graduate certificate, this is usually four units studied full-time over one term or part-time over two terms. The indicative fee should be used as a guide only. Your actual fees may vary depending on the units you select to study and your study load. Check the Cost per Unit spreadsheet available on our Understanding Course Fees webpage. 

Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change. Fee estimates for the following year are expected to be available in September each year.

Commonwealth Supported Places

With Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) available for this course in 2026, you may be eligible for significant fee savings, provided you meet CSP eligibility requirements. CSPs are subsidised by the Australian Government, meaning you are only required to pay the student contribution rather than full tuition fees.

If you are not eligible for a CSP or if CSPs are full, you will be required to pay full fees.

HECS-HELP

You may be eligible for a HECS-HELP government loan if you are offered a CSP. HECS-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme that assists you in paying your student contributions. Provided you meet the HECS-HELP eligibility criteria, you may use HECS-HELP to defer part or all of your student contribution fees. 

Learn more about paying for university.

Part of your course costs will include Student Services and Amenities Fees (SSAF). SSAF is charged in addition to your student contribution or tuition fees and is used to help enhance your study experience. There may also be other costs as part of your studies, such as textbooks, technology expenses, travel expenses, professional certifications, uniforms, or vaccinations. 

Explore other study costs.

How to Apply

How to Apply

Check what you need to do to apply to study this course. 

Your Application Options

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  1. 1
    Check you meet the course requirements
  2. 2
    Get a Unique Student Identifier

Extra Admission Information

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