Historical information
Victorian Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (VIOSH) Australia is the Asia-Pacific centre for teaching and research in occupational health and safety (OHS) and is known as one of Australia's leaders on the field.
VIOSH has a global reputation for its innovative approach within the field of OHS management.
VIOSH had its first intake of students in 1979. At that time the Institution was known as the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. In 1990 it became known as Ballarat University College, then in 1994 as University of Ballarat. It was 2014 that it became Federation University.
VIOSH Australia students are safety managers, senior advisors and experienced OHS professionals. They come from all over Australia and industry.
Students are taught active research and enquiry; rather than textbook learning and a one-size fits all approach. VIOSH accepts people into the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management who have no undergraduate degree - on the basis of extensive work experience and knowledge.
Description of the Aims of the Health and Safety Unit (Ballarat College of Advanced Education). Three overall objectives are listed. The way each of these can be achieved it would be necessary to
a. run high quality courses
b. produce high quality research and development in at least one area of Occupational Health and Safety
c. act as advisors to State and Federal Governments, Trade Unions and Employers
d. be seen as a focus of knowledge on the role and training and effective use of inspectorates
e. be known for a number of major themes which are recognised as the Ballarat View
Each of these points is expanded on.
Physical description
Two A4 pages type written. Done in point form
