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Occupational Medicine 1999;49:419-422
© 1999 Society of Occupational Medicine

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Occupational health and safety curricula: the factors that decide—an Australian experience

J. T. Spickett

Curtin University of Technology, Division of Health Sciences GPO Box U 1987, Perth 6845, Australia

Societal, economic and other changes in recent years have resulted in both an increased level and diversity of education and training in occupational health and safety in Australia. Consideration has been given to the key skills and knowledge required by those who take tertiary level courses and who practise as specialists and generalists in the field of occupational health and safety. The curricula and mode of implementation of these courses are determined by the needs of employers, increased emphasis on quality management systems, the prevailing work climate including information technology, communication and legislative requirements all in the context of a rapidly changing tertiary education system.

Keywords      Curricula; education; universities

Received        6 May 1999
Accepted       29 June 1999

Correspondence to: J. T. Spickett, Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Western.Australia. Tel: (+61) 0892 66 7323; Fax: (+61) 0892 662608; e-mail: jspickett{at}health.curtin.edu.au


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