Diploma of Work Health and Safety - BSB51315

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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

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates in the Health field who were satisfied with the training (Diploma).

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates in the Health field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Diploma).

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Health field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Diploma).

Jobs

Graduates of the Health field (Diploma) are most often employed as:

74.3%

Community and Personal Service Workers

8.7%

Professionals

5.1%

Clerical and Administrative Workers

Industries

Graduates of the Health field (Diploma) are most often employed in:

76.6%

Health Care and Social Assistance

3.3%

Public Administration and Safety

3%

Education and Training

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

Financial Assistance

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Subsidised Training

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Unfortunately, no subsidies are currently available for this course.

VET Student Loans

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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.

Unfortunately, this qualification is not currently available as an Australian Apprenticeship.

Australian Apprenticeships Pathways

Units & Packaging

Total number of units = 9

5 core units plus

4 elective units, of which:

at least 3 units must be Group A below

the remaining unit may be from Group A or Group B below or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course at Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma level.

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

BSBWHS502 Manage effective WHS consultation and participation processes

BSBWHS503 Contribute to the systematic management of WHS risk

BSBWHS504 Manage WHS risks

BSBWHS505 Investigate WHS incidents

BSBWHS506 Contribute to developing, implementing and maintaining WHS management systems

Elective Units

Group A

BSBHRM509 Manage rehabilitation or return to work programs

BSBWHS410 Contribute to work-related health and safety measures and initiatives

BSBWHS507 Contribute to managing WHS information systems

BSBWHS508 Manage WHS hazards associated with plant

BSBWHS509 Facilitate the development and use of risk-management tools

BSBWHS510 Contribute to implementing emergency procedures

PUAWER003B Manage and monitor workplace emergency procedures, equipment and other resources

Group B

BSBINN601 Lead and manage organisational change

BSBMGT502 Manage people performance

BSBMGT516 Facilitate continuous improvement

BSBSUS501 Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability

BSBWHS408 Assist with effective WHS management of contractors

BSBWHS409 Assist with workplace monitoring processes

TAEDEL401 Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning

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USI

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