Occupational Health and Safety, Testamur Major (T032)

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  • Western Sydney University Major Code: T032

Previous Codes: A4050.1, A4051.1, A4052.1

Available to students in other Western Sydney University programs?  No

This major focuses on the practice of workplace health within national and international frameworks. It explores issues such as the physical, social and mental impact of the occupational environment on health. Strategies for the management of workplace health are examined, together with methods of monitoring and evaluating occupational health programs. Students have the opportunity to develop a safety systems program concentrating on hazard identification, risk assessment and devising control measures incorporating safety management principles. Students in this major can further focus their studies in areas relevant workplace health and safety officers, such as project management, and research and development.

Location

Campus Mode Advice
Online Stewart Alford
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal Stewart Alford