BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

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This qualification applies to individuals working in a work health and safety (WHS) role who provide a broad range of technical knowledge and skills, and have some limited responsibility for the output of others.

The qualification applies to those working as supervisors, WHS personnel, and workers in other WHS-related roles who manage risks effectively, apply relevant WHS laws, and contribute to WHS within the workplace in known or changing contexts with established parameters.

Business organisations are under increased scrutiny to provide workforces that are educated in safety. Providing a safe working environment requires internal experts who can support and drive a safety culture.

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

Compliance with WHS laws
Understanding mutual obligations of employees and employers
Implementation and maintenance of WHS consultation
Including others in participation processes
WHS risk management
Implementing WHS management systems
Incident response

You will have the opportunity to select 5 elective units to meet your own requirements or interests.

Job roles could include:

Safety Coordinators, Advisors and Facilitators
Supervisor
Operations Manager
Workplace Manager
WHS/OHS Officer
WHS advisor

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Pricing

$2499 – Full Fee-Paying Student
Payment plans available

Payment Plan
4 payments of $624.75
Please notify administration on enrolment.

Course Duration

This course is self-paced study

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.

Most students will finish the course in 12 months.

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 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 Pre-enrolment Review

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 BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety.

Packaging Rules

Total number of units = 10

5 core units plus

5 elective units, of which:

3 units must be from Group A below
the remaining 2 units may be selected as follows:
both may be selected from Group A, Group B or any currently endorsed Training Package qualification or accredited course at the same Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level
1 may be selected from a Certificate III or Diploma, 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

BSBWHS412	Assist with workplace compliance with WHS laws
BSBWHS413	Participate in WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control processes
BSBWHS309	Contribute to implementation and maintenance of WHS consultation and participation processes
BSBWHS414	Contribute to WHS risk management
BSBWHS415	Contribute to implementing WHS management systems
BSBWHS416	Contribute to workplace incident response

Elective Units

Group A

BSBINS401	Analyse and present research information
BSBWHS417	Assist with managing WHS implications of return to work
BSBWHS418	Assist with managing WHS compliance of contractors
BSBWHS419	Contribute to implementing WHS monitoring processes
BSBWHS431	Develop processes and procedures for controlling hazardous chemicals in the workplace
BSBWRT411	Write complex documents

Group B

BSBCMM411	Make presentations
BSBLDR411	Demonstrate leadership in the workplace
BSBPMG420	Apply project scope management techniques
BSBSTR401	Promote innovation in team environments
BSBSTR402	Implement continuous improvement
BSBSUS411	Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices