Overview
This qualification applies to individuals working in a work health and safety (WHS) roles who provide a broad range of technical knowledge and skills, and have some limited responsibility for the output of others.
The qualification applies to those working as supervisors, WHS personnel, and workers in other WHS-related roles who manage risks effectively, apply relevant WHS laws, and contribute to WHS within the workplace in known or changing contexts with established parameters.
In this qualification you will learn:
Construction Skills QLD (CSQ) Funding
Asset College is approved to deliver the Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety under the Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) Funding for eligible participants. For more information or to determine your eligibility please visit our CSQ page.
If you are a construction industry employee and wish to apply for funding you can do so by clicking ‘Submit Funding Application’ on the right hand side bar.
Course Outcomes
One course offers many courses of action and pathways for you.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (BSB41419).
Possible job outcomes may include:
Entry Requirements
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.
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
Elective Units*
BSBWHS417 Assist with managing WHS implications of return to work
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.
Delivery Options
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.
Pathways
After completing this course you may wish to further your studies with:
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 – $2700
RPL – $1600
1. Pay as you go
Pay for each unit of your course as you commence it. Please view our Course Fees brochure to see first payment required plus fee per unit for your specific qualification.
2. zipMoney
Up to 6 months interest free on zipMoney. Best for people with an existing zipMoney account.
3. Study Pay
Interest free weekly or fortnightly instalments. Best for people looking for a low-fee direct deposit payment plan option.
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).
Available for eligible participants in the construction industry.
View Construction Skills QLD Funding pricing and requirements here.
Please read our Course Fees and Refund policy here.
Extension Request Fees
Should you require an extension on your study, an extension fee of $100 per request per month is required.
Assessment Re-Submission Fees
Should you be deemed not competent after 2 attempts at a unit of competency, an assessment re-submission fee of $100 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.