Health Sciences

Centre for Ergonomics and Human Factors

Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health, Safety and Ergonomics - Distance Mode

There are four subjects in the Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health, Safety and Ergonomics. These are:

HBS5WDH Work-related determinants of health
OCT5OHA OH&S principles and legislation
HBS5ERG Ergonomics principles of work, workstation and plant design
OCT5OHC Monitoring of hazardous substances in OH&S

The above four subjects also comprise the first year of the Master of Ergonomics, Safety and Health. Students who complete the Graduate Certificate may be eligible (depending on their grades in the above subjects) to upgrade to the Masters courses.

Fees
In 2012, tuition fees for the Graduate Certificate program are expected to be $7,695 for the part-time year (four subjects). That is $1,924 per 15-credit point subject.

Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to a large set of frequently asked questions are provided in the FAQ (DOC 77KB).

Applications

Application closing dates are: Semester 2 - mid June & Semester 1 - end October. Late applications may be considered.

To apply for a place, you must submit the:

1. Postgraduate Application form (PDF 91KB)

When you have completed the above form and collated all of the necessary documentation, please forward it to:

Postgraduate Office
Faculty of Health Sciences
La Trobe University
Bundoora, Vic 3086

Further details
Before contacting someone to ask questions, please read the all of information available on this website and the FAQ document.

If you still have unanswered questions, please contact one of the following people.

For more information about enrolment or other administrative matters:
Janet Flentjar
Email: j.flentjar@latrobe.edu.au;     Phone: +61 (0)3 9479 3973

For more information about content of either the Graduate Certificate, or about the Master of Ergonomics, Safety & Health:
Jodi Oakman
Email: j.oakman@latrobe.edu.au;       Phone: +61 (0)3 9479 3235