Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
Move into a Supervisor Work Health & Safety Role with this industry qualification.
Overview
BSB41415 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
Previously referred to as Certificate IV in OHS, the new Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety is now considered the minimum qualification for those seeking work as a WHS Manager, Advisor or Safety Officer.
This qualification is suitable for people already working in a work health and safety (WHS) role and who may or may not work under supervision.
You may provide leadership and guidance to others and have some limited responsibility for the output of others.
In this qualification you will learn:
- Australian Standards and relevant regulations and legislation
- Risk assessment and hazard control
- WHS management systems
- WHS consultation and participation processes (identifying participants, reviewing procedures, ascertaining training needs, communicating data, developing improvement initiatives)
- WHS leadership skills
- Incident response procedures
- Assisting in incident investigations
- Managing claims and implementing rehabilitation / return-to-work programs
- Establishing, reviewing and evaluating WHS measures and initiatives
Course Outcomes
One course offers many courses of action and pathways for you. This qualification is Release 2 and is the most up-to-date qualification available.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (BSB41415).
Possible job outcomes may include:
Entry Requirements
What do I need before I start?
There are no formal prerequisite units required for entry into this course.
You will however require intermediate English language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills.
Before commencing this course, you will be required to undertake an Online LLN ASSESSMENT. Upon enquiry, you will be sent an invitation to complete.
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.
What will I need to provide to enrol?
The minimum requirement to confirm your course enrolment is to provide us with a Unique Student Identifier and payment.
You will also need to provide:
- Completed Enrolment Form
- Current Photo Identification
These forms can be submitted to [email protected]
Units of Competency
To complete this course you must demonstrate competency in a total of 10 units. These units have been selected to give you the most comprehensive overview of work health and safety requirements at a supervisory level.
Core units
- 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
Elective Units*
- BSBWHS408 Assist with effective WHS management of contractors
- BSBWHS410 Contribute to work-related health and safety measures and initiatives
- BSBPMG522 Undertake project work
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BSBMGT401 Show leadership in the workplace
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BSBMGT403 Implement continuous improvement
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 $250 per qualification (excluding RPL).
Delivery Options
Standard Online Delivery
1 unit per month for up to 12 months. Includes regular contact with a trainer via zoom web conferencing. 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.
Pathways
After completing this course you may wish to further your studies with:
- BSB51315 Diploma of Work Health and Safety
- BSB51915 Diploma of Leadership and Management or;
- Other relevant Diploma qualifications
Course Fees
Course fees may vary depending on the location and delivery mode of the course.
Fee-for-service
$2500
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
$1250
Payment Options
- EFTPOS
- Credit Card (MasterCard, Visa & Amex)
- Direct Deposit
- PayPal (selected locations only)
- Debit Success Direct Deposit
- zipMoney Payment Plans
ZipMoney Interest Free Terms
| 3 Months Interest Free | $200 – $500 |
| 6 Months Interest Free | $501 – $1500 |
| 12 Months Interest Free | $1501 + |
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Why should I study with Asset College?
APPLIED LEARNING Our courses focus on developing practical skills that are underpinned by theory. We make sure that everything you learn is relevant and useful to your career goal. All of our courses are developed with the assistance of industry professionals, so that you know you’ll only get the training you need to succeed.
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