Master of Ergonomics, Safety and Health

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Overview

According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook initiative the current demand for tertiary-level qualified occupational health and safety (OHS) professionals is set for continued strong growth in coming years. Government regulators such as WorkSafe Victoria emphasise the need for employers to use qualified OHS professionals. This course is for you … For more content click the Read more button below. Our Master of Ergonomics, Safety and Health will help you develop the diverse range of skills needed in Australian and international workplaces. Areas of study include OHS principles and legislation, public health, health promotion and prevention, green and sustainable ergonomics, and designing for a diverse workforce. You'll be introduced to the development, goals and status of the national prevention agenda in Australia, and reflect on the status of this agenda in other countries. This course reflects the specialist expertise of our staff at the Centre for Ergonomics and Human Factors. The Centre is a national and international leader in research aimed at developing more effective workplace methods for preventing musculoskeletal injuries (Australia's largest OHS problem). You can study this course part-time over three years. The course is offered wholly online, enabling you to combine study with other commitments. The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9.

This course is for you if you wish to work as a professional in the rapidly growing field of OHS, and gain specialist knowledge of ergonomics. It is suitable for you if you're already working in the field and need to upgrade your qualifications to meet new OHS professional practice requirements. You can also study this course if you're not already working in OHS and ergonomics.

Our Master of Ergonomics, Safety and Health will help you develop the diverse range of skills needed in Australian and international workplaces. Areas of study include OHS principles and legislation, public health, health promotion and prevention, green and sustainable ergonomics, and designing for a diverse workforce.

You'll be introduced to the development, goals and status of the national prevention agenda in Australia, and reflect on the status of this agenda in other countries.

This course reflects the specialist expertise of our staff at the Centre for Ergonomics and Human Factors. The Centre is a national and international leader in research aimed at developing more effective workplace methods for preventing musculoskeletal injuries (Australia's largest OHS problem).

You can study this course part-time over three years. The course is offered wholly online, enabling you to combine study with other commitments.

The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

School

Course coordinator

Rwth Stuckey

Location(s)

On-Line

Course instance contact

Rwth Stuckey

Course duration (full time)

N/A

Course duration (part time)

3 years

Study level

Postgraduate

AQF level

Level 9 - Masters Degree

Available only as an exit award

Study options

Domestic

International offshore

Completion requirements

To qualify for the award of Master of Ergonomics Safety and Health, students must complete 180 credit points in total consisting of:180 credit points of core subjects.

Course structure
180 credit points

Level one60 credit points

Upon completion of Level one subjects HBS5WDH, HBS5OHA, HBS5ERG and HBS5OHC, students have the option to exit with a Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health, Safety and Ergonomics (HCOSED).

Core60 credit points

Level two60 credit points

Upon completion of all Level one subjects, students have the option to exit with a Graduate Diploma in Ergonomics, Safety and Health (HGESH).

Core60 credit points

Level three60 credit points

Core choice60 credit points

Students to select a stream from the list below.

Practical 60 credit points

Research60 credit points

Core30 credit points

Core choice15 credit points

Course intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:

Apply an advanced body of conceptual, theoretical and practice knowledge in both Ergonomics and OHS to their professional practice in a changing environment

Communicate effectively with a range of audiences, interpreting and conveying appropriate complex knowledge, skills and ideas using a variety of modes and media

Practise effectively and reflectively, both independently and as a member or leader of a team in a multidisciplinary work environment

Research, analyse and interpret established and emerging theories and practices, solve complex problems, and generate, implement and evaluate new understandings and concepts, supporting a commitment to continuous learning

Practise in an ethical and socially responsible manner

Design and implement systematic interventions to enhance the match between people and their activities, equipment, physical and psychosocial work environments

Career outcomes

According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook initiative, the current demand for tertiary-level qualified occupational health and safety (OHS) professionals is set for continued strong growth in coming years. Government regulators such as WorkSafe Victoria emphasise the need for employers to use qualified OHS professionals.

When you graduate you can work in a range of industries including mining, logistics, healthcare, and in the private and public sector. Other options include consulting in ergonomics and occupational health and safety.

Our curriculum and assignments are designed to help you develop the diverse range of skills needed in workplaces in Australia and internationally. Areas of study include occupational health and safety (OHS) principles and legislation, public health, health promotion and prevention, green and sustainable ergonomics, and designing for a diverse workforce.

You'll graduate with a thorough understanding of the key requirements to achieve effective work performance and good occupational health and safety outcomes. You'll have the qualifications to advance your career in this growth area.

Professional recognition

The Master of Ergonomics, Safety and Health is accredited by the Australian Occupational Health and Safety Accreditation Board (AOHSEAB). Professional registration may require an application to the professional body and may have additional or ongoing requirements beyond the completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.

Graduates of the Master of Ergonomics, Safety and Health may apply for membership with the Australian Institute of Health and Safety (AIHS) and the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia. Membership may be subject to additional or ongoing requirements beyond completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.

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