Courses
BSB41419
Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
Course Description
This course will teach you to:
- Identify hazards and how to assess and control risks
- Develop WHS policies and procedures
- Establish, review and evaluate WHS measures and initiatives
- Identify, interpret and apply WHS Legislation with the inclusion of Australian Standards, Codes and Guideline
- Manage claims and implement rehabilitation / return-to-work programs
- Evaluate information and prepare reports
- Influence workplace culture, values and ethics
- Implement and monitor improvements of environmental sustainability in the workplace
Career Opportunities
The Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety provides highly sought after and transferable skills relevant to a number of Industries. This qualification applies to job roles and titles across varying sectors and may include:
- Work Health and Safety Officer
- Work Health and Safety Adviser
- Work Health and Safety Coordinator
- Line Managers
- Site Supervisors / Managers
- Human Resources
- Emergency response
Upon successful completion of the course, you may apply for a Work Health and Safety Officer (WHSO) certificate of authority from Workplace Health and Safety Queensland as the BSB41419 course has been deemed an equivalent qualification for WHSO certification. Applications must be submitted directly to Workplace Health and Safety Queensland.
Core Units
Course Requirements
To successfully achieve this qualification, you must complete ten units of competency. There are five core units and five elective units.
There are no formal pre-requisites to undertake the BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety, although the following skills are recommended:
- Have a strong level of computer literacy skills
- Be able to conduct research and present information
- 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
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Elective Units
Optional Learning
To successfully achieve this qualification, you must complete ten units of competency. There are five core units and five elective units.
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.
For more information, contact DGT.- 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 - BSBSUS411
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
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Course Delivery
- This course is delivered through a variety of online, self-paced and classroom intensive options.
Program Length
- Students will have up to 12 months to complete their qualification.
DGT Employment and Training is a proud recipient of Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) funding for this course.
Funding Available!
Eligibility criteria applies. Contact DGT for more information.
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