Graduate Certificate in Human Factors and Safety Management Systems
Degree Level Postgraduate
This degree is only available to Australian students
You're considered an Australian student if you are any of the following:
- Australian or New Zealand Citizen
- Australian Permanent Resident (including Humanitarian Visa holders)
Start Date
February
July
Campus
City East
Duration
0.5 year(s) full-time
Program Code
ICHF
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Entry requirements
For entry into the Graduate Certificate in Human Factors and Safety Management Systems, applicants will normally have completed an undergraduate degree in psychology, engineering, safety or management discipline, or equivalent. Alternatively, applicants who have at least four years relevant professional experience will be eligible for entry.
To apply for the next intake, please see the Graduate Certificate in Organisational Safety and Human Factors (ICOY).
Aim
The aim of this program is to develop knowledge and skills in the analysis of Human Factors issues and the development of Safety Management Systems.
Content & Structure
Human Factors is a multi-disciplinary applied science that integrates the fields of psychology, engineering, ergonomics, management and industrial design. Human Factors is primarily concerned with the interaction between humans and the socio-technical systems with which they work. The program comprises three compulsory courses and one elective course. Each course is worth 4.5 units, and a total of 18 units are required to complete the program.
Study at the new Adelaide University in 2026
The University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia are combining their strengths to create a new university for the future, Adelaide University, opening in January 2026.
From 4 August 2025, the University of Adelaide and University of South Australia will no longer be accepting applications for new students.
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