Advanced Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety (BSB60607)

Campus: Warrnambool
Study Mode: Full Time
Enquiries: Contact the Course Coordinator on (03) 5564 8911
Email:info@swtafe.vic.edu.au
Study Area: Management Human Resources and OHS

Important
Studying via flexible delivery requires students to be employed within a workplace that supports their training. Documentation will be required from the workplace supervisor for assessment purposes.

Course Description
The Advanced Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety is designed for people in a specific OH&S role at a senior level. The course reflects the role of individuals who analyse, design and execute judgments using wide-ranging technical, creative, conceptual or managerial competencies. This knowledge base may be specialised or broad. People in these roles are often accountable for group outcomes.

Career Opportunities
Completion of the courses should increase participants’ opportunities for employment and advancement in an occupational health and safety or management role.

Course Commencement
February 2010

Course Length
6 months

Entry Requirements
T here are no formal academic requirements for this course. However, completion of the Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or a Health and Safety Representatives/Supervisors (HRS) short course, along with work experience in a position of responsibility is preferred and will provide a good background for study in this program. Applicants are requested to contact the course coordinator prior to enrolment.

Eligibilty and Exemptions to Receive a Government Subsidised Place
To receive a government subsidised place, students who enrol in Diploma and Advanced Diploma courses are subject to meeting eligibility criteria such as age and prior educational history. If applicants do not meet the eligibility criteria then they may still apply for the course, but they will not be entitled to a government subsidised place and will be charged a commercial fee. There will be some exceptional circumstances where applicants will be exempt from meeting the eligibility criteria. Please contact the Customer Service Centre on (03) 5564 8911 for more information with regards to eligibility.

Course Costs
Please refer to the student handbook available at the Customer Service Centre of each campus or via the website.

Application Process
To apply for this course the applicant will be required to complete a Course Application Form. These forms are available from the Course Coordinator or our Customer Service Centre (03) 5564 8911. Alternatively you can download the form using the Application button at the top of this brochure. Contact the Course Coordinator for the closing date for this course. Any applications received after this date will be classified as late applications and will only be considered if vacancies still exist or become available at a later date.

How to Enrol
Contact the Course Coordinator on (03) 5564 8911 or email info@swtafe.vic.edu.au

Credits/Exemptions
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that assesses the individual’s non-accredited training and informal learning to determine the extent to which that individual has achieved the required learning or competency outcomes. RPL is sometimes referred to as Recognition of Current Competence (RCC). You can undertake a recognition assessment for individual units in most courses offered through South West TAFE. The process requires you to be able to provide evidence of competence. For information on how to apply, read our RPL Procedure available at www.swtafe.vic.edu.au/students or contact your Course Coordinator.

Students with Disabilities
Assistance is available for students with disabilities. Further information can be obtained from the Disability Liaison Officer on (03) 5564 8964. Appointments can be made through reception.

Contact Details
Please contact the Course Coordinator (details below) for an enrolment form and information on how to enrol.