UOW Course Handbook : Minor MIN3034

This Minor is discontinued and is no longer on offer for new enrolments. For information on subject changes and substitutions in 2025, refer to this article on AskUOW by pasting the following link into your browser https://uowedu.service-now.com/askuow?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0014376. You can also contact the AskUOW team with your enquiry.

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Suspension and/or Discontinuation Details

The Occupational Health and Safety minor is not available for new enrolments effective 2025. Prospective students and students who have an offer can contact askUOW for further information.

Overview

The Occupational Health and Safety minor provides students with a broad based understanding of the principles and practices of work health and safety for prevention of injury and disease in workplaces. The minor provides an understanding of WHS legislation, rights and responsibilities of the key stakeholders, and concepts and strategies … For more content click the Read More button below.

The Occupational Health and Safety minor provides students with a broad based understanding of the principles and practices of work health and safety for prevention of injury and disease in workplaces. The minor provides an understanding of WHS legislation, rights and responsibilities of the key stakeholders, and concepts and strategies in the management of work health and safety. This includes development of basic skills in WHS risk management including identification of common workplace hazards, risk assessment procedures and risk control strategies.

Delivery

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Structure

The Occupational Health and Safety minor requires the successful completion of 24 credit points as specified below.

Core24 Credit points

Contact details

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