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Graduate Certificate in Workplace Health and Safety (Online)

Graduate Certificate.
The University of Newcastle

300

in world overall ranking*

32

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

The Graduate Certificate in Workplace Health and Safety provides intermediate-level training to build core capabilities for practising WHS professionals. You will learn to design and implement compliant workplace health and safety programs, interpret state and federal legislation, and manage hazards and incidents using contemporary risk management approaches. Delivered online, this Graduate Certificate in Health Sciences supports professionals seeking to strengthen WHS practice across varied workplace settings.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared to engage with industry and community and contribute to safer workplaces by planning initiatives and safety campaigns aligned to organisational needs. Career pathways span roles supporting WHS compliance, risk management and hazard control across sectors such as mining, manufacturing, government, rural safety and primary industry. This Graduate Certificate in Health Sciences supports progression into workplace health and safety practice roles. Preparing graduates for clinical leadership, health management, and advanced nursing or allied health specialist roles.


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

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1 years

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July

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Online

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50008

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

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Up to A$50,000

tick iconCHINA EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP

A$10,000

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Up to A$50,000

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