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Course: Diploma of Occupational Health & Safety BSB51307 (under auspice with NSCA)

Offered in partnership with the National Safety Council of Australia, the Open Colleges (formerly Cengage Education) Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety is highly recommended if you are aiming to step up into an OHS supervisor or manager role.

A nationally recognised qualification, the Diploma is part of the BSB07 Business Services Training Package. You will learn to recognise, evaluate and manage health and safety risks in the workplace, investigate the causes of accidents and identify practical methods of prevention. The course assumes some existing knowledge of OHS practices.

Potential jobs:

  • OHS manager
  • OHS practitioner
  • Senior OHS officer

Included materials

  • OHS & Environmental Master Guide

Valued at $135!

Open Colleges has entered into an auspicing arrangement with National Safety Council of Australia to deliver the Diploma of Occupational Health & Safety BSB51307 on their behalf.

This arrangement provides you with the opportunity to earn a nationally recognised qualification from the NSCA, a leading OHS educator and allows you to take advantage of the support and service that comes from dealing with Open Colleges, one of Australia's leading distance education providers.

When you complete your studies, your nationally recognised training qualification will be issued by the National Safety Council of Australia (NTIS Provider Code 103984).

NRT NSCA
Course Number D0029
Course Fees From $83.33 per week View our payment options
Delivery mode: Print
Course duration: Max 24 months
Assessments: 8 written assessments
Qualification: Diploma (on behalf of NSCA)
Nationally Recognised Yes
Government Funding No
Career One jobs for:
Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) 101

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Subject

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BSBOHS501B
BSBOHS502B
  • Participate in the management of the OHS information and data systems
    • Access sources of OHS information and data
    • Assist in the application of policies and procedures for collection of workplace information, data and records
    • Assist in maintaining information and data management systems that enable retrieval and distribution of OHS information and data
    • Participate in the analysis of information and data to identify trends and actions for prevention
    • Communicate OHS information and results of data analysis to stakeholders and external bodies
    • Communicate the effectiveness of OHS information and data systems through monitoring and evaluation
BSBOHS503B
BSBOHS504B
  • Apply principles of OHS risk management
    • Access sources of information and data to identify hazards
    • Analyse the work environment to identify hazards
    • Assess risk associated with hazards
    • Control risk associated with hazards
    • Maintain hazard identification and risk control processes
    • Monitor and review risk management processes
BSBOHS505C
  • Manage hazards in the work environment
    • Access sources of information and data about the work environment to identify hazardous tasks or conditions
    • Analyse the work environment to assess risk
    • Control risk associated with hazards
    • Monitor and review effectiveness of control strategy
    • Apply professional practice
BSBOHS506B
  • Monitor and facilitate the management of hazards associated with plant
    • Identify hazards arising from the use of plant and associated systems of work
    • Analyse OHS risk associated with plant
    • Control risks associated with plant hazards
    • Identify and recommend controls for hazards associated with maintenance activities and continued safe use of plant and equipment
    • Identify and advise on licensing and certification issues associated with plant and equipment
    • Review and evaluate risk control measures for plant
BSBOHS507B
  • Facilitate the application of principles of occupational health to control OHS risk
    • Identify the potential for adverse effects on health from agents in the workplace
    • Identify the potential for adverse effects on health related to the interaction of the work environment, work systems and people
    • Facilitate the control of risks to health in the workplace
    • Participate in the development of strategies to communicate occupational health information and data
    • Monitor and facilitate occupational health education and training
    • Review and evaluate the occupational health program
BSBOHS508B
  • Participate in the investigation of incidents
    • Facilitate initial assessment of the situation
    • Participate in the establishment of investigation processes
    • Collect information and data for analysis
    • Analyse information and data gathered to identify immediate and underlying causes and practical prevention measures
    • Compile investigation report

Entry requirements

Minimum education

  • Higher School Certificate or equivalent OR
  • relevant qualifications (at Cert III or above) OR
  • relevant vocational experience.

A Certificate IV in OH&S is desirable, and/or a background knowledge of OH&S in the workplace.

Minimum age

Minimum age of 18 years.

Computer requirements

Students will need access to a computer and the internet. For students who do not have access to either a computer or the internet please contact a student support officer to discuss alternative methods of communication.

Minimum specifications for the computer are:

  • Microsoft Office 2003 or equivalent, and
  • Microsoft Windows 98, or
  • Mac OS X, and
  • CD-ROM drive.

Students will also need access to a printer and the following applications:

  • Adobe Acrobat Reader and
  • Macromedia Flash player.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language and you did not complete the last two years of secondary education in English, you are required to provide evidence of English language competency before enrolling into the course. Examples of appropriate evidence are listed below:

Evidence

Example
IELTS Overall score of 5.5
TOEFL 530 (paper), 197 (computer) or 71 (internet)
12 months in English-speaking employment Testimonial, statutory declaration

Additional requirements

There are no additional requirements for this course.

Upon completion of this course, you will have developed a better understanding of the subject area and be able to put your new skills into practice.

Masoud Tymouri

Masoud Tymouri

Masoud Tymouri, our business, human resources, management and occupational health and safety trainer, is highly experienced in training and assessing both local and international students.

The expertise that Masoud has developed during 18-plus years of practical experience is supported by a lengthy list of qualifications. He has successfully completed a Master's of Leadership & Management in Education, Postgraduate Certificate in Educational Studies, Bachelor's of Business, Advanced Diploma of Management, Advanced Diploma of Management (Human Resources), Diploma of Occupational Health & Safety and Certificate IV in Workplace Training & Assessment.

Masoud brings all his knowledge and experience to his training role at Open Colleges, and provides every support to his students throughout their learning experience.

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Course Fees

You can choose to pay your full course fee upfront and receive a 10% discount or you can pay using our interest–free monthly instalments payment plan.

Pay Upfront: $4150 $3320 and save $830 OR
Monthly Payment Plan: Upfront deposit of $150 followed by 12 instalments of $333.33 each.
To get started download the enrolment form.

Government Funding

In some instances, students may be eligible for Austudy, Centrelink or other government-funded programs to help with study. Please check with Centrelink regarding eligibility, or contact a course and careers advisor on 1300 853 033.

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