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<p>This course aims to assist Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) professionals further develop, implement, and evaluate WHS interventions by utilising strong evidence- based practice. </p><p>Coursework from the Graduate Diploma of Health (Workplace Health and Safety) is delivered throughout first year whilst second year focuses on further developing your research skills. </p><p>Throughout the completion of your research project, you will work closely with an academic supervisor to critically evaluate a WHS intervention within the context of a workplace. </p><p>The flexibility of this course will allow you to continue working whilst adequately interacting with your supervisory team. </p><p>This course is only offered part-time (duration is 4 years). It is also available as a graduate certificate and graduate diploma option. </p><p>Please note, on campus blocks are compulsory for some subjects within this course. </p><p>Please view individual subjects within the sample structure tab for further information.</p>
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<p>Students that achieve a grade of High Distinction (HD) in at least three quarters of the units they study in a teaching period and receive nothing less than a Distinction (D) in remaining units in that teaching period will receive a letter of commendation.</p>
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<p>Students who fail in 50 % or more of the units in which they are enrolled in any semester or who have not passed a unit after two attempts will be regarded as having unsatisfactory progress. They will be contacted via email and advised to contact their Course Coordinator to seek advice on how to address the issues that contributed to the result. </p>
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<p>Following unsatisfactory progress in two consecutive semesters or failing a unit for the third time, students will be asked to show cause why they should not be suspended from the course. Unless a satisfactory response is received by the relevant Academic Progress Committee the student may be suspended from the course for a period of up to two years.</p>
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<p>Students who receive an MF grade in their final Semester may apply to the Course Coordinator within 7 days of the publication of results for supplementary assessment if that unit is the only outstanding unit required to complete the degree and the student has not been found guilty of any form of academic misconduct (e.g. plagiarism, contract cheating, collusion) in that Semester. The highest grade attainable will be a Pass grade.</p>
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Overview
Course overview
<p>This course aims to assist Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) professionals further develop, implement, and evaluate WHS interventions by utilising strong evidence- based practice. </p><p>Coursework from the Graduate Diploma of Health (Workplace Health and Safety) is delivered throughout first year whilst second year focuses on further developing your research skills. </p><p>Throughout the completion of your research project, you will work closely with an academic supervisor to critically evaluate a WHS intervention within the context of a workplace. </p><p>The flexibility of this course will allow you to continue working whilst adequately interacting with your supervisory team. </p><p>This course is only offered part-time (duration is 4 years). It is also available as a graduate certificate and graduate diploma option. </p><p>Please note, on campus blocks are compulsory for some subjects within this course. </p><p>Please view individual subjects within the sample structure tab for further information.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Nursing
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Study load:
Part time
Credit points:
240
AQF level:
9 - Masters Degree
Duration (in full time equivalent):
2 years
Domestic students:
<p><strong>Location</strong></p><p>On-line Learning</p>
Course coordinator:
<p>Master of Health Program Coordinator, Stephen Weber</p>
Entry requirements
Domestic students
Applicants with higher education study
Academic requirements
<ul><li>Successful completion of a bachelor’s degree at AQF level 7 in a cognate discipline in Health or</li><li>Successful completion of a graduate certificate at AQF level 8 in a cognate discipline in Workplace Health and Safety or</li><li>Successful completion of a graduate diploma at AQF level 8 in a cognate discipline in Workplace Health and Safety</li></ul><ul><li>Applicants may also be eligible for entry with other university qualifications and appropriate industrial experience.</li></ul>
Course rules
Course rules show the number and type of credit points needed to finish your course. They help you understand what you need to complete to graduate. You’re responsible for following the course rules and completing the right units. You’ll find a recommended sequence of units that meets these course rules in the course structure.
Course rules
Complete 240 credit points comprising:
180
credit points from
Core Units
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60
credit points from
Thesis
Core Units
Complete exactly 180 credit points from the following:
Code
Title
Credit points
HLWHS6000
Contemporary Workplace Health and Safety Practice and Risk
30
HLWHS6001
Workplace Health and Safety Regulation, Systems and Complexity
30
HLWHS6002
Workplace Health and Safety and Organisational Effectiveness
30
HEALT7006
Work Integrated Project
30
HEALT6001
Research Methods for Health
30
HEALT6002
Inquiry and Analysis of Literature
30
Thesis
Complete exactly 60 credit points from the following:
Code
Title
Credit points
HEALT7002
Research Thesis A
30
HEALT7003
Research Thesis B
30
Academic progress regulations
Commendation
<p>Students that achieve a grade of High Distinction (HD) in at least three quarters of the units they study in a teaching period and receive nothing less than a Distinction (D) in remaining units in that teaching period will receive a letter of commendation.</p>
Counselling
<p>Students that fail a unit will be contacted via email with advice on required actions and referral to various Federation support services.</p>
Unsatisfactory
<p>Students who fail in 50 % or more of the units in which they are enrolled in any semester or who have not passed a unit after two attempts will be regarded as having unsatisfactory progress. They will be contacted via email and advised to contact their Course Coordinator to seek advice on how to address the issues that contributed to the result. </p>
Exclusion / suspension
<p>Following unsatisfactory progress in two consecutive semesters or failing a unit for the third time, students will be asked to show cause why they should not be suspended from the course. Unless a satisfactory response is received by the relevant Academic Progress Committee the student may be suspended from the course for a period of up to two years.</p>
Final unit supplementary assessment
<p>Students who receive an MF grade in their final Semester may apply to the Course Coordinator within 7 days of the publication of results for supplementary assessment if that unit is the only outstanding unit required to complete the degree and the student has not been found guilty of any form of academic misconduct (e.g. plagiarism, contract cheating, collusion) in that Semester. The highest grade attainable will be a Pass grade.</p>
Course structure
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.federation.edu.au/students/student-essentials/how-to-enrol/what-to-enrol-in/">Course structures</a> set out the recommended sequence of units for enrolment. It's your responsibility to comply with the course rules and confirm unit availability (which you'll find under 'Offering' in the 'Key information' section of each unit outline).</p> <p>Select the semester you started your course in (not the semester you're enrolling for).</p>
Semester 1 entry course structure
Year 1
Semester 1
HLWHS6000
Contemporary Workplace Health and Safety Practice and Risk
Core Units
30
Semester 2
HLWHS6001
Workplace Health and Safety Regulation, Systems and Complexity
Core Units
30
Year 2
Semester 1
HLWHS6002
Workplace Health and Safety and Organisational Effectiveness
Core Units
30
Semester 2
HEALT7006
Work Integrated Project
Core Units
30
Year 3
Semester 1
HEALT6001
Research Methods for Health
Core Units
30
Semester 2
HEALT6002
Inquiry and Analysis of Literature
Core Units
30
Year 4
Semester 1
HEALT7002
Research Thesis A
Thesis
30
Semester 2
HEALT7003
Research Thesis B
Thesis
30
Semester 2 entry course structure
Year 1
Semester 2
HLWHS6001
Workplace Health and Safety Regulation, Systems and Complexity
Core Units
30
Semester 1
HLWHS6000
Contemporary Workplace Health and Safety Practice and Risk
Core Units
30
Year 2
Semester 2
HEALT7006
Work Integrated Project
Core Units
30
Semester 1
HLWHS6002
Workplace Health and Safety and Organisational Effectiveness
Core Units
30
Year 3
Semester 2
HEALT6002
Inquiry and Analysis of Literature
Core Units
30
Semester 1
HEALT6001
Research Methods for Health
Core Units
30
Year 4
Semester 2
HEALT7003
Research Thesis B
Thesis
30
Semester 1
HEALT7002
Research Thesis A
Thesis
30
Course learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, graduates will be able to:
Course learning outcomes
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Outcome
<p>1</p>
<p>Demonstrate advanced understanding of the determinants of occupational health and safety at individual, workplace, and societal levels, both locally and internationally.</p>
<p>2</p>
<p>Apply critical thinking, analysis, writing, and reflective practice to professional occupational health and safety contexts.</p>
<p>3</p>
<p>Develop advanced self-motivation, lifelong learning, and research skills to support independent inquiry and evidence-based practice.</p>
<p>4</p>
<p>Demonstrate advanced capacity for self-reflection to support personal growth and the development of others in professional and leadership contexts.</p>
<p>5</p>
<p>Apply and evaluate advanced leadership knowledge and skills within occupational health and safety settings.</p>
Credit, pathways, and recognition of prior learning
Credit pathways
Credit pathways
<p>The courses listed below offer approved credit pathways into this course, provided you meet the additional admission requirements.</p>
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Course code and title
Institute / school
Credit points
<p><a target="_blank" href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/Program?p5_code=HN4.WH">HN4.WH - Graduate Certificate in Health (Workplace Health and Safety)</a></p>
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
60 credit points
<p><a target="_blank" href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/Program?p5_code=HM4.WH">HM4.WH - Graduate Diploma of Health (Workplace Health and Safety)</a></p>
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
120 credit points
Nested qualifications
Nested qualifications
<ul><li>Upon successful completion of specified units equal to 60 credit points for this course you may exit this course with the following qualification: <p><a target="_blank" href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/Program?p5_code=HN4.WH">HN4.WH - Graduate Certificate in Health (Workplace Health and Safety)</a></p></li><li>Upon successful completion of specified units equal to 120 credit points for this course you may exit this course with the following qualification: <p><a target="_blank" href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/Program?p5_code=HM4.WH">HM4.WH - Graduate Diploma of Health (Workplace Health and Safety)</a></p></li></ul>
Recognition of prior learning
Recognition of prior learning
<p>This course recognises relevant non-formal and informal prior learning and experiences, as long as you meet the admission eligibility rules and procedures, and any RPL unit exclusions.</p>
Unit exclusions
<ul><li>HEALT7002 - Research Thesis A</li><li>HEALT7003 - Research Thesis B</li></ul>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Nursing
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Study load:
Part time
Credit points:
240
AQF level:
9 - Masters Degree
Duration (in full time equivalent):
2 years
Domestic students:
<p><strong>Location</strong></p><p>On-line Learning</p>
Course coordinator:
<p>Master of Health Program Coordinator, Stephen Weber</p>
Additional information
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