Diploma of Work Health and Safety

BSB51315
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Average Course Fee: $3825

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Average Course Duration: 1 Year

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Description

This qualification is suitable for people who coordinate and maintain the Work Health and Safety (WHS) program in an organisation. It reflects the role of practitioners who apply a substantial knowledge base and well-developed skills in a wide variety of WHS contexts.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

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

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Student Outcomes

Students who graduate from VET courses are surveyed approximately 6 months after they have completed their training. For more information on the statistics provided in this section, including the different levels (course, field of education, all fields of education) of data available please select the Learn more button below.

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Satisfied with Training

Surveyed graduates of this course who were satisfied with the training.

Improved Employment Status

Surveyed graduates of this course who have an improved employment status, such as found work, new job, promotion, pay increase or setup/expansion of own business.

Enrolled in Further Study

Surveyed graduates of this course who have enrolled in additional training or education.

Median Salary

Median salary for surveyed graduates of this course who received their first ever full-time job after completion of training.

Top 3 Occupational Outcomes

Following are the top 3 occupation groups that surveyed graduates of this course are employed as:

Professionals

44.5%

Professionals
Managers

24.3%

Managers
Technicians and Trades Workers

9.0%

Technicians and Trades Workers

Top 3 Employing Industries

Following are the top 3 industries that surveyed graduates of this course are employed in:

Construction

14.9%

Construction
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services

14.6%

Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
Public Administration and Safety

13.3%

Public Administration and Safety

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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Subsidised Training

The following highlighted state and territory governments dedicate funds to reduce or, in some cases, fully cover tuition fees for VET students who wish to study this course. Please check with your preferred training provider to see if you are eligible.
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VET Student Loans

This course is eligible for a VET Student Loan from the Australian Government to assist students with paying tuition fees. The maximum amount that can be loaned for this course is $10,150.

The initial debt amount (including the loan fee, if applicable) plus indexation must be paid back once the loan recipient starts earning over a certain amount. The compulsory repayment threshold for the 2017-2018 income year is $55,874.


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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

Diploma of 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

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Stream

Business, Business Administration and Sales
Leadership & Management
Customer Engagement
Legal and Conveyancing
Medical
Small Business and Franchising
Education
International Trade
Advertising
Marketing & Communication
Purchasing
Recordkeeping
Project Management
Governance
Quality Auditing
International Education
Information and Cultural Services
Library & Information Services
Environmental Management

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Note: Information provided as a guide only. Chart developed by the Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au). Information in this chart may be reproduced with acknowledgement of its source: "The Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au/jpc) funded by the Australian Government Department of Education and Training".



Apprenticeships and Traineeships


Australian Apprenticeships can provide a pathway to a career change for people looking to re-enter the workforce and for people who are currently working. Australian Apprenticeships combine work with training in a national recognised qualification.

This qualification is available as an Australian Apprenticeship or Traineeship in the state and territories coloured in blue on the map.

 


Australian Apprenticeships Pathways

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USI

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Labour Market

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First released in: BSB Business Services Training Package

Supersedes: BSB51312 Diploma of Work Health and Safety

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