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

On successful completion of this course, you will be awarded a Certificate III in Work Health and Safety (BSB30719).

Possible job outcomes may include:

• Work Health and Safety Assistant
• Work Health and Safety Committee Member
• Work Health and Safety Representative

What do I need before I start?

There are no formal prerequisite units required for entry into this course.

You will however require basic English language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills.

Before commencing this course, you will be required to undertake an Online LLN ASSESSMENT. You can check your LLN level right now.

If you are completing the course via an online or RPL delivery mode, you will need access to a computer with word processing, PDF reader capabilities and an internet connection.

Please be advised we are unable to train students on a student visa. You must find a CRICOS registered training provider.

What will I need to provide to enrol?

• Enrolment Form
• USI
• Photo Identification
• Completion of LLN assessment
• Payment

To complete this course you must demonstrate competency in a total of 11 units. These units have been selected to give you the most comprehensive overview of work health and safety requirements at an entry level.

Core Units

• BSBWHS307 Apply knowledge of WHS laws in the workplace
• BSBWHS308 Participate in WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control processes
• BSBWHS309 Contribute effectively to WHS communication and consultation processes
• BSBWHS310 Contribute to WHS issue-resolution processes
• BSBWHS331 Participate in identifying and controlling hazardous chemicals
• PUAFER001 Identify, prevent and report potential facility emergency situations

Elective Units*

• BSBOPS303 Organise schedules
• BSBTWK301 Use inclusive work practices
• BSBLDR301 Support effective workplace relationships
• BSBPEF301 Organise personal work priorities
• BSBWRT311 Write simple documents

You can view the full list of units available to study within this qualification on training.gov.au.

*If you wish to change one or more of your elective units please contact us. While we endeavour to be able to provide all options, changes to elective units cannot be guaranteed. The cost for custom unit packaging is $500 per qualification for full study or $250 for RPL.

Standard Online Delivery

1 unit per month for up to 12 months. Includes regular contact with a trainer. Should allow 20 – 25 hours per week to study.

Accelerated Learning

For people with prior knowledge, skills or qualifications. 2 units per month for up to 6 months. Should allow 30 – 40 hours per week to study.

Assessment Only / RPL

For people with evidence of their extensive experience.

We aim to have all RPL assessments finalised within 12 weeks but it is usually much quicker. The actual timeframe depends on the course you are seeking RPL for, how long it takes you to supply the evidence and how long it takes us to verify your evidence.

You can complete our Free Skills Assessment right now to determine if this is the right option for you.

Custom Enrolment

If you wish to customise your course, change your elective units or study load please contact us to request an individual learning plan.

The number of hours outlined is a guide only and each individual will learn at a different pace. Students may request an extension or submit their assessments early as required to suit their individual learning needs.

Online Resources

Asset College delivers this qualification completely online. For some courses, learning material is not able to be printed or downloaded by students into PDF or Word format for offline purposes. If you would like to discuss printed materials, please contact us prior to enrolment.

Other Information

On enrolment, you will receive a customised training plan. This training plan will list all units of competency you will complete within this qualification along with their due dates for submission. Students must be submitting units by the due dates outlined on your training plan or an extension application will be required.

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

• BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
• Other relevant Certificate IV qualifications

Course Fees

This qualification is available through online study or RPL. You can also opt to complete some units by RPL and some units through online study.

Online Study – $2050

RPL – $1225

Payment Options

Online Study

1. Pay as you go

Pay for each unit as you progress. Please view our Course Fees brochure to see first payment required plus fee per unit for your specific qualification.

2. zipMoney – From $85 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 $39 a week over 12 months

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

RPL

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 or Study Pay payment plans (as outlined above).

Other Information

Please read our Course Fees and Refund policy here.

For information about studying this qualification under a traineeship arrangement please click here.

Extension Request Fees

Should you require an extension on your study, the following applies:

Assessment Re-Submission Fees

Should you be deemed not competent after 2 attempts at a unit of competency, an assessment re-submission fee of $50 will apply per assessment.

Re-Enrolment

Should you wish to cancel your course or your enrolment is cancelled by us due to no progress and you then wish to re-enrol, a re-enrolment fee of 25% of the standard course fee will apply if requested within 3 months of initial cancellation. If re-enrolment is requested within 4 – 12 months of initial cancellation, 50% of the standard course fee will apply.