Associate Degree of Occupational Health and Safety

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ATAR: 60 SR: 60
Duration
2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Location
Online
Next start term
Term 2, 2025
Study mode
Online
Course code
CG48
First-year fee
$9,803 (Indicative) (CSP)
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Overview

Tailor your studies and prepare yourself for a career in occupational health and safety with the Associate Degree of Occupational Health and Safety.

The Associate Degree of Occupational Health and Safety is designed to prepare you for occupational health and safety roles at paraprofessional level.

Benefit from the opportunity to undertake a study plan that can be applied to the discipline and career path that interests you.

Your education and training will equip you with knowledge and skills in ergonomics, science and occupational health and safety management.

You will also have the option to continue your studies and complete the Bachelor of Occupational Health and Safety, allowing you to further enhance your future career prospects.

Study Experience

Discover more about your Associate Degree of Occupational Health and Safety, including online and flexible study options, as well as seamless pathways to advance your OHS skills and knowledge. Click 'Explore Study Experience' for more information.

  • Flexible Online Study
  • Industry Relevant
  • Study Full-time or Part-time
  • Seamless Pathways

Career Opportunities

The Associate Degree of Occupational Health and Safety is your gateway to a variety of management and consultancy positions in workplace health and safety. Upon completion you will be qualified to work in roles such as:

  • Industrial Safety Officer
  • Occupational Hygienist.

You may find also find employment opportunities in the areas of ergonomics and risk management and in industries such as:

  • primary
  • rural safety
  • manufacturing
  • mining
  • services
  • employer associations
  • the defence force
  • health
  • government authorities.

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 16 units (96 credits):

  1. 1
    The core structure (16 units)

Unit Details

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

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Course Planner

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

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Additional Information

OCHS12002 OHS Practice

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. 

Student and Course Profiles

View the student and course profiles for this course and learn about CQU's Undergraduate Profile for Term 1, 2025 via our Institute Profile. 

Institute Profile

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 full-time academic year (eight units over two terms) for a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) and 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 November each year.

Commonwealth Supported Places

This course has Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available, and as a domestic student, you'll be offered a CSP, 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.

HECS-HELP Loan

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.

We believe a quality education can be for everyone – regardless of background, location, or life circumstances. That's why we offer a variety of scholarships and bursaries that can give you a helping hand with a range of expenses and enhance your employability.

Explore scholarships.

How to Apply

How to Apply

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

Your Application Options

Extra Admission Information

Prior to applying, take a look at important application dates and learn about our admission considerations, such as information for domestic students with overseas qualifications, indigenous support, and elite athlete, coach and performer support. You should also check out the adjustment schemes that might be available to you and how to access them. You can also explore our offer information to learn more about what happens after you've submitted an application and how to respond to an offer to study with CQU. 

Applying for 2026

Applications for 2026 via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) open in April 2025.

More information will be available soon.

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