BSB30719 Certificate III in Work Health and Safety

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This qualification is suitable for individuals who perform work health and safety (WHS) duties additional to their main role. The knowledge and skills gained will give the individual the ability to provide technical advice and support to a work team, and apply an array of competencies in a range of work contexts.

All industries and businesses are required to observe WHS legislation, even those who work in a small office. There is an increased demand for employees in both the public and private sector who have qualifications in WHS to assist in the maintenance of safe and healthy workplaces.

The Certificate III will provide you with skills you can apply now, as well as a solid career pathway. You will learn about:

Appropriate legislation and its application
Identifying risks and hazards
Implementing control measures
WHS reporting for emergency situations
Issue-resolution processes
Much more, based on your elective choices

Job roles could include:

Health and safety representative
Health and safety committee member
Health and safety assistant

Further learning pathways could include, but are not limited to:

Other Certificate III, IV and Diploma programs in the BSB training package
BSB40120 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
BSB50120 Diploma of Work Health and Safety

Possible job outcomes after further study could include:

Work health and safety officer
Work health and safety advisor

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Pricing

$1699 – Full Fee-Paying Student
Payment plans available

Payment Plan
4 payments of $424.75
Please notify administration on enrolment.

Course Duration

The course can be delivered over a range of course durations, depending on the needs and characteristics of the student(s) and their employer(s) where relevant.

The standard course duration is:

6 months / 1 year full time; or
12 months / 2 years part time.

Students may complete the program earlier than these timelines through achievement of RPL, credit transfer or competency-based progression through the course, but students who are new to industry will most likely take longer to complete.

Course Delivery

The course can be completed exclusively online, with video calls with the trainer to assist with the learning if required. Some practical components may also need to be completed via video calls, and recorded as part of the evidence.

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification, with the exception of the completion of a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment.

There are no licencing, legislative or certifications that apply to this qualification.

Qualifications

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be awarded the nationally recognised Australian qualification BSB30719 Certificate III in Work Health and Safety.

Packaging Rules

Total number of units = 11

6 core units plus

5 elective units, of which:

3 units must be from the elective units listed below
for the remaining 2 units:
up to 2 units may be selected from any currently endorsed Training Package qualification or accredited course at the same Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level
if not listed, 1 unit may be selected from a Certificate II or Certificate IV, from any currently endorsed Training Package qualification or accredited course.

Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

Core Units

BSBWHS307	Apply knowledge of WHS laws in the workplace
BSBWHS308	Participate in WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control processes
BSBWHS309	Contribute effectively to WHS communication and consultation processes
BSBWHS310	Contribute to WHS issue-resolution processes
BSBWHS331	Participate in identifying and controlling hazardous chemicals
PUAFER001	Identify, prevent and report potential facility emergency situations

Elective Units

BSBCMM211	Apply communication skills
BSBINS302	Organise workplace information
BSBLDR301	Support effective workplace relationships
BSBLDR413	Lead effective workplace relationships
BSBLDR414	Lead team effectiveness
BSBSTR301	Contribute to continuous improvement
BSBSUS411	Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
BSBTWK301	Use inclusive work practices
BSBWHS416	Contribute to workplace incident response
BSBWRT311	Write simple documents
CPPWMT3044A	Identify wastes and hazards
HLTAID011	Provide first aid
MEM13001B	Perform emergency first aid
PUAFER004	Respond to facility emergencies