Bachelor of Health and Safety Management (Construction)

About this course

Bachelor of Health and Safety Management (Construction) develops knowledge and practical capability in organisations, markets, management and evidence-based business decision-making. Students build analytical, communication and problem-solving skills through theory and applied learning. Exact modules and practical components vary by institution and study year.

What you may study

Management; economics; accounting; business communication; operations; marketing; human resources; entrepreneurship; analytics; and applied business projects. Module names and sequencing must be confirmed in the institution's current curriculum.

Required school subjects

Other admission conditions

For candidates who matriculated in 2007 or before: Candidates who matriculated in 2007 or before must have obtained at least a minimum of 50% on Standard Grade or 40% on Higher Grade in Mathematics, or Candidates who matriculated from 2008
onwards must have a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a minimum score of 32 or more points on the CUT scoring scale in the Grade 12 examination and must have obtained at least a minimum of 60-69% in English and Mathematics, and Physical
Science. For candidates who completed the NSC in 2008 and thereafter: The minimum entry requirement is the Senior Certificate (before 2008); National Senior Certificate or the National Certificate (Vocational) (from 2008) with appropriate
subject combinations and levels of achievement, as defined in the Government Gazette, Vol. 751, No 32131 of 11 July 2008, and in the Government Gazette, Vol. 533, No. 32743, November 2009. Alternatively, a Higher Certificate or an Advanced
Certificate or Diploma in a cognate field may satisfy the minimum admission requirements. English, Mathematics, and Physical Science are required at minimum NQF level 4. Career Opportunities Employment opportunities for graduates of the
programme exist in built environment. These include building construction, civil works, and other non-residential construction. Graduates may become part of a design or development team, be self-employed or act as consultants to the
construction industry. As an officer, representative, agent or manager, graduates may choose varying and challenging careers across a range of sectors including: Health and Safety consultancies. Construction and specialist trade companies
Design and build companies. Buildings renovation and restoration companies. Local authorities and regulatory bodies. National departments and implementing agencies. State Owned Enterprises. 1 ST YEAR 2 ND YEAR 3 RD YEAR INSTRUCTIONAL OFFERINGS

Possible study paths

Graduates may apply for relevant honours or postgraduate diploma study where their qualification, modules and academic results meet the receiving programme's rules. An advanced diploma, postgraduate diploma or honours degree in business, management, commerce or a related specialisation, subject to admission requirements.

Where this qualification may lead

Business analyst; administrator; operations coordinator; marketing practitioner; human-resources practitioner; entrepreneur; project coordinator; or management trainee.