Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety - BSB41419

Course Overview

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Average Course Fee: $3114

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Average Course Duration: 1 Year

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Description

This qualification applies to individuals working in a work health and safety (WHS) role 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.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

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Student Outcomes

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Satisfied with Training

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Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates of this course who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay.

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates of this course starting their first ever full-time job after graduating.

Jobs

Graduates of this course are most often employed as:

32.9%

Professionals

16.2%

Managers

15.0%

Clerical and Administrative Workers

Industries

Graduates of this course are most often employed in:

20.8%

Construction

19.0%

Public Administration and Safety

10.6%

Transport, Postal and Warehousing

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

Financial Assistance

The federal, state and territory governments provide financial incentives and support for vocational education and training students to help them gain the skills required to secure and maintain rewarding and sustainable employment.

There are programs for all kinds of students; apprentices and trainees, new job starters, those re-entering the workforce, retraining for a new job or upgrading their skills for an existing job.

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Career Information

Career development is the ongoing process of managing your life, learning and work. It involves developing the skills and knowledge that enable you to plan and make informed decisions about your education, training and career choices.

Business Services Career Pathway

Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety is in the Health Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Business Services.

Stream

Human Resources and Work Health & Safety

Certificate II

Certificate III

Occupational Health and Safety Assistant

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Business, Business Administration and Sales

Leadership & Management

Customer Engagement

Legal and Conveyancing

Medical

Small Business and Franchising

Marketing & Communication

Purchasing

Recordkeeping

Project Management

Governance

Quality Auditing

Library & Information Services

Environmental Management

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Australian Apprenticeships

Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

This qualification is available as an Australian Apprenticeship in the states and territories highlighted in blue on the map. For more information go to the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website.

Australian Apprenticeships Pathways

Units & Packaging

Total number of units = 10

5 core units plus

5 elective units, of which:

3 units must be from Group A below

the remaining 2 units may be selected as follows:

both may be selected from Group A, Group B or any currently endorsed Training Package qualification or accredited course at the same Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

1 may be selected from a Certificate III or 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 AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

Core units

BSBWHS412 Assist with workplace compliance with WHS laws

BSBWHS413 Contribute to 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

Elective units

Group A

BSBINS401 Analyse and present research information

BSBWHS417 Assist with managing WHS implications of return to work

BSBWHS418 Assist with managing WHS compliance of contractors

BSBWHS419 Contribute to implementing WHS monitoring processes

BSBWHS431 Develop processes and procedures for controlling hazardous chemicals in the workplace

BSBWRT411 Write complex documents

Group B

BSBCMM411 Make presentations

BSBLDR411 Demonstrate leadership in the workplace

BSBPMG420 Apply project scope management techniques

BSBSTR401 Promote innovation in team environments

BSBSTR402 Implement continuous improvement

BSBSUS411 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

PUACOM008 Develop and organise public safety awareness programs

PUAWHS003 Implement and monitor organisational work, health and safety policies, procedures and programs

RIIWHS403D Apply the mine work health and safety management plan

TAEASS301 Contribute to assessment

TAEDEL301 Provide work skill instruction

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