Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
Course Overview
The BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety qualification is suitable for people working in a Work Health and Safety (WHS) role who work to provide leadership and guidance to others and have some limited responsibility for the output of others. The qualification reflects the role of workers who apply a broad knowledge base and well developed skills in a wide variety of contexts and may include coordinators, advisors and facilitators.
Work Health and Safety (WHS) is a fast-growing industry with many career opportunities. The Nationally Registered qualifications of Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety will help students gain the required skills to work across many industries including mining, construction, health, and hospitality.
Course Structure
To achieve this qualification the following 10 units must be satisfactorily completed.
Core Units (5 units)
- BSBWHS412 Assist with compliance with WHS laws
- BSBWHS413 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 (5 units)
- BSBWHS417 Assist with managing WHS implications of return to work
- BSBWHS418 Assist with managing WHS compliance of contractors
- BSBINS401 Analyse and present research information
- BSBLDR411 Demonstrate leadership in the workplace
- BSBCMM411 Make presentations
Entry Requirement
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| IELTS Score (Minimum) | International students are required to have an IELTS of 5.5 or equivalent.
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Career Opportunities
Occupational titles may include:
- Work Health and Safety Assistant
- Work Health and Safety Representative
- Work Health and Safety Systems Officer