Advanced Diploma of Work Health and Safety

One course offers many courses of action and pathways for you.

Upon the successful completion of this course, you will receive an Advanced Diploma of Work Health and Safety (BSB60619).

Likely job titles of those suited to RPL for this qualification include:

• Work Health and Safety Advisor
• Work Health and Safety Auditor
• Work Health and Safety Manager
• Work Health and Safety Specialist
• Senior Work Health and Safety Consultant

You must hold all BSB51319 Diploma of Work Health and Safety core units or equivalent competencies before entering this qualification.

Equivalent competencies are predecessors to four of the following units, which have been mapped as equivalent. Note: BSBWHS519 is new to the core of the Diploma, equivalent to its previous version, and a requirement for entry into the Advanced Diploma.

• BSBWHS513 Lead WHS risk management
• BSBWHS515 Lead initial response to and investigate WHS incidents
• BSBWHS516 Contribute to developing, implementing and maintaining an organisation’s WHS management system
• BSBWHS519 Lead the development and use of WHS risk management tools
• BSBWHS522 Manage WHS consultation and participation processes.

It is also expected that you:

• Have completed a Diploma qualification in related fields of study and at least 2 years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience in a supervisory or management capacity.
• Have completed a Certificate III or IV qualification in related fields of study and at least 3 years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience in a supervisory or management capacity.
• Have at least 5 years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience in a supervisory or management capacity.

Not sure whether this is you?

You can take our Free Skills Assessment to determine your eligibility. Our assessors can also recommend pathways suited to your skills and experience.

What will I need to provide to enrol?

• Enrolment Form
• USI
• Photo Identification
• Payment

To be awarded this qualification you must show competency in a total of 11 units.
5 Core and 6 Electives.

Core Units

• BSBWHS612 Develop and implement a strategy to support a positive WHS culture
• BSBWHS613 Evaluate the WHS performance of an organisation
• BSBWHS614 Conduct a WHS audit under the guidance of a lead auditor
• BSBWHS616 Apply safe design principles to control WHS risks
• BSBWHS617 Apply ergonomics to manage WHS risks

Elective Units*

• BSBAUD601 Establish and manage compliance management systems
• BSBLDR602 Provide leadership across the organisation
• BSBWHS631 Apply occupational hygiene principles to manage WHS risks
• BSBLDR601 Lead and manage organisational change
• BSBSTR601 Manage innovation and continuous improvement
• BSBCRT611 Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving

*Alternative elective units may be available upon request. To view the full list of elective units available for this qualification please visit training.gov.au. The cost for custom unit packaging for RPL is $250.

This qualification is only available through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Contact us for a Free Skills Assessment to determine your suitability to undertake this qualification. This will be sent to our RPL Facilitator who will assess your eligibility and can provide you with recommendations for suitable RPL pathways that match your skills and experience.

If you are deemed a good candidate for RPL for this qualification, a non-refundable 50% deposit will be required to proceed with your RPL with full payment required before a certificate is issued.

For each unit of competency, candidates will be given the option to demonstrate competency through a combination of any of the following:

• Written or verbal questions demonstrating the required knowledge
• Case studies or practical activities demonstrating the required skills
• Projects based on a real or simulated workplace
• Portfolio of evidence which may include:
  • Prior qualifications, both accredited and non-accredited
  • Employment history such as position descriptions and performance appraisals
  • Industry appointments such as board and committee roles
  • Publications and journals
  • Samples of work and other relevant documents, photos, videos, etc.
  • Testimonials and other references from verifiable sources

Each candidate is assessed individually. Our assessment team will validate the evidence supplied and conduct mapping against the evidence requirements for each unit. Where required, assessors will request additional evidence and provide guidance on suitable types of evidence for the candidate to supply.

Time frames for completion of your RPL

Students are required to submit the requested evidence for assessment by Asset College within 3 months of paying their deposit. If requested evidence cannot be supplied within this time frame a $50 extension fee will be applied.

After completing this course you may wish to further your studies with:

• BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management
• BSB80320 Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership or;
• Other relevant post-graduate qualifications

Course Fees

This qualification is only available through RPL.

RPL

$3450 (now just $2415 until June 30, 2022)

Terms and conditions

Individualised quotes will be discussed with our RPL Manager after submission of a free skills assessment. Please read the full outline on our RPL process here.

1. 2 split payments

Pay 50% of the course fees to begin your RPL, with 50% due on completion before your certificate is issued.

2. zipMoney – From $144 a week over 6 months

Up to 6 months interest free on zipMoney. Best for people with an existing zipMoney account.

3. Study Pay – From $288 a week over 3 months

Interest free weekly or fortnightly instalments. Best for people looking for a low-fee direct deposit payment plan option.

Other Information

Please read our Course Fees and Refund policy here.