NAME & CODE

Diploma of Work Health and Safety, Qualification Code and Units of Competency-BSB51319

DURATION

Within three to four weeks of receiving the necessary portfolio, there will be a thorough evaluation process. This includes a professional discussion, showcasing of relevant skills and experience, and verification of evidence by a third party.

WHO ARE ELIGIBLE?

This diploma grants official-level diploma qualifications in Work Health and Safety. It's ideal for individuals who are educated, trained, caring, and interested in working in the Occupational Health and Safety care industries. Individual support workers play a crucial role in meeting the demands of our growing aging population. The qualification is relevant for those working as supervisors, WHS personnel, and in other WHS-related roles. They effectively manage risks, apply relevant WHS laws, and contribute to workplace health and safety in known or changing contexts with established parameters.

REQUIRED  EVIDENCES

PROCESSING STEPS

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

All BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety core units or equivalent competencies. Equivalent competencies are predecessors to the following units which have been mapped as equivalent.

• BSBWHS412 Assist with workplace compliance with WHS laws
• BSBWHS413 Contribute to the 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. However, candidates should be 18 years or older, possess a minimum of 12 years of education or its equivalent, and can speak effectively in English.

PACKAGING RULES

The students enrolled inBSB51319,DiplomaofWorkHealthandSafetyunits of competency as listed below:

Total number of units = 10

• 5 core units  plus
• 5 elective units,  of which:

                     at least 3 units must be from Group A below

                     the remaining 2 units may be selected from Group A and/or Group B or from a Certificate IV, Diploma, or Advanced 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 Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) alignment, and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

CAREER

Working in the aged and disability care can be a highly rewarding job. It might open the opportunity to understand the meaningful difference in people’s lives. The DiplomaofWorkHealthandSafety reflects the role of individuals coordinating and maintaining the work health and safety (WHS) program in an organisation. The qualification applies to supervisors and managers who apply a substantial knowledge base and well-developed skills in a wide variety of WHS contexts. Occupational titles may additionally include:

• Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner 
•  And more…