Advanced Diploma of Work Health and Safety - BSB60619

Course Overview

Average Course Fee: $3771

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Average Course Duration: 1 Year

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Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply advanced practical knowledge and skills to coordinate, facilitate and maintain a work health and safety (WHS) program. It is suited to those who possess significant work health and safety skills and knowledge; and wish to consolidate and build pathways to further educational and/or employment opportunities.

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 of this course who were satisfied with the training.

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 (Advanced 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 and above).

Jobs

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

33.4%

Community and Personal Service Workers

32.2%

Professionals

17.0%

Managers

Industries

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

44.6%

Health Care and Social Assistance

11.7%

Mining

8.4%

Construction

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

Financial Assistance

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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

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Unfortunately, no subsidies are currently available for this course.

VET Student Loans

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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

Advanced 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

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

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 Employment and Workplace Relations".

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 = 11

5 core units plus

6 elective units, of which:

at least 3 elective units must be from Group A

for the remaining 3 units:

up to 3 units may be selected from Group B

if not listed, 1 unit may be selected from a Diploma or Advanced Diploma from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

Core units

BSBWHS612 Develop and implement a strategy to support a positive WHS culture

BSBWHS613 Evaluate the WHS performance of an organisation

BSBWHS614 Conduct a WHS audit under the guidance of a lead auditor

BSBWHS616 Apply safe design principles to control WHS risks

BSBWHS617 Apply ergonomics to manage WHS risks

Elective units

Group A

BSBAUD601 Establish and manage compliance management systems

BSBLDR602 Provide leadership across the organisation

BSBWHS611 Develop and implement strategies that support work-related psychological health and safety

BSBWHS631 Apply occupational hygiene principles to manage WHS risks

Group B

BSBINS601 Manage knowledge and information

BSBLDR601 Lead and manage organisational change

BSBPEF502 Develop and use emotional intelligence

BSBPMG530 Manage project scope

BSBPMG634 Facilitate stakeholder engagement

BSBSTR601 Manage innovation and continuous improvement

BSBSTR602 Develop organisational strategies

TAEDES501 Design and develop learning strategies

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