Certificate IV In Work Health And Safety

Course Objective:

This qualification applies to individuals working in a work health and safety (WHS) role who provide a broad range of technical knowledge, 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.
 

Course Content:

• Workplace Compliance

• Consultation

• Risk Management

• WHSMS

• Incident Response

• Analyse and Present Research Information

• Return to Work

• Contractor Compliance

• Make Presentations

• Work Skill Instruction

Core Units:

• BSBWHS412 - Assist with workplace 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:
 

• BSBINS401 - Analyse and present research information
• BSBWHS417 - Assist with managing WHS implications of return to work 
• BSBWHS418 - Assist with managing WHS compliance of contractors 
• BSBCMM411 - Make presentations
• TAEDEL301 - Provide work skill instruction 

All 10 Core and Elective Units must be successfully completed to obtain your Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety - BSB41419.

Assessment:

• The course will be progressively assessed for underpinning knowledge and at completion of formal instruction a cumulative assessment will occur.

Course Requirements:

• Ability to use and understand English

• Good numeracy skills

• Computer skills are essential (including an understanding of Microsoft Office)

• Working knowledge of the WHS Act and Regulations

Course Note:

• All students to be contacted by the CITC to discuss course requirements/suitability before enrolment.

• The CITC will supply each participant with a PC to use whilst in the classroom only. It is up to each participant to access/use their own PC/laptop when not within the classroom to study.

• All students to have the option of a maximum of 10 hours mentoring/assistance with the trainer after the course completion. Extra assistance to this, if required, will need to be discussed with the CITC. 

• All students will need a Unique Student Identifier (USI) to receive their certificates and or cards.