Did you know health issues are more common
than injuries in the workplace?
With an increasing concern about health, this micro-credential introduces principles that can be applied to a range of health hazards to prevent illness and improve productivity.
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What is covered in the micro-credential?
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Module 1: Introduction and Basic Concepts - An introduction to occupational hygiene, in general terms.
- An explanation of why occupational hygiene is relevant in all workplaces, and at all levels of the organisation.
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Module 2: Health Hazard Risk Assessment - Risk assessment frameworks.
- Risk assessment strategies for a range of occupational health hazards.
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Module 3: Health Hazard Control - Design, engineering and administrative controls.
- Personal Protective Equipment.
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Module 4: Case Study - The application of occupational hygiene principles to COVID-19 and infection control.
- Ventilation (what it does, what it doesn’t do, what it could do).
- Personal Protective Equipment (good, bad and the ugly).
- Information for facilities and procurement managers.
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This micro-credential is suitable for
- managers and supervisors across all industries
- generalist health and safety professionals who would like a refresher in occupational hygiene.
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How Will I Benefit?
You will gain:
- confidence in addressing occupational health hazards
- an understanding of basic frameworks that can be used to analyse occupational health risks and develop targeted hazard controls
- an understanding of manager and supervisor legal duties and the prioritisation of health hazard controls.
This micro-credential incorporates approximately 3 hours of learning.
International students: please refer to PACE Terms and Conditions prior to registering.
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How will my organisation benefit?
This short micro-credential addresses a recognised gap in basic occupational health training for managers and supervisors.
This training will benefit you and your organisation, by helping to prevent occupational illnesses, improve wellbeing and productivity.
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Credit, Pathways, CPD Points and Certification
- Participants will receive a soft copy University of Adelaide Certificate of Completion.
- This micro-credential may contribute to earning Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points or credit. Many professional associations accredit CPD at a standard rate of 1 hour of professional development / learning=1 CPD point. This should be used as a guide only and confirmation should be sought from your accrediting body prior to registration in any PACE micro-credential or program
Available micro-credential dates:
No dates for this course are currently being offered. Please register your interest for future dates by emailing pace@adelaide.edu.au