BSB41415 – Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

Course Description

 

This qualification is suitable for people working in a work health and safety (WHS) role who may or may not work under supervision. They may provide leadership and guidance to others and have some limited responsibility for the output of others.

 

The Certificate IV in Workplace Health and Safety course reflects the role of individuals who use well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base in a wide variety of industry contexts.

They apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They may provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others. This qualification would suit an OHS officer in a full-time dedicated role who works under the supervision of an OHS Coordinator or OHS Manager. 

Before you enrol you must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI). Visit http://www.usi.gov.au/students/create-your-usi to request a USI.

 

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

 

Possible Job roles:

  • Occupational Health and Safety Officer
  • Occupational Health and Safety Technician
  • WorkCover Inspector

 

Core
BSBWHS402 Assist with compliance with WHS laws
BSBWHS403 Contribute to implementing and maintaining WHS consultation and participation processes
BSBWHS404 Contribute to WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control
BSBWHS405 Contribute to implementing and maintaining WHS management systems
BSBWHS406 Assist with responding to incidents

Electives
BSBADM405 Organise meetings
BSBLDR402 Lead effective workplace relationships
BSBWHS408 Assist with effective WHS management of contractors
BSBWHS409 Assist with workplace monitoring processes
BSBWHS410 Contribute to work-related health and safety measures and initiatives