Certificate IV in WHS
Why Study Work Health and Safety
Work Health and Safety is a compulsory requirement in all Australian workplaces and the demand for WHS professionals translates that legislation into rewarding career opportunities. It is no secret that successful businesses incorporate safety management into their everyday work practices.
The Certificate IV in WHS (BSB41412) qualifies you to:
- Develop effective WHS Management Systems
- Examine the concept of risk assessment and management systems
- Understand and deal with hazard identification
Why This Course
- The course will be run by our training partner, RMIT who is a well-respected institution with their qualifications
- The qualification is nationally recognised
- Course content and structure has been designed in consultation with the GTO industry meeting
- A pathway into the Diploma in Work Health and Safety
- Flexible course that is delivered online to allow students to manage their studies to fit their lifestyle
- Workplace based assessment activities with links to all State Workcover authorities
- Apply for recognition of current skills and qualifications either through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Credit transfer (via RMIT)
Course Outline
The Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (BSB41412) will provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills to become more effective in your work by developing skills in:
- Monitoring workplace safety
- Identifying and applying risk management processes
- Understanding the Laws and Responsibilities from an Administrative, Management and Implementation level
- Identifying & Managing Hazards
- Managing consultation and reporting practices
The Certificate IV in WHS (BSB41412) covers the following units of competency:
- BSBWHS405A – Contribute to implementing and maintaining WHS management systems
- BSBWHS403A – Contribute to implementing and maintaining WHS consultation and participation processes
- BSBWHS404A – Contribute to WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control
- BSBWHS402A – Assist with compliance with WHS laws
- BSBWHS406A – Assist with responding to incidents
- PUAWER002B – Ensure workplace emergency prevention procedures, systems and processes are implemented
- BSBWRT401A – Write complex documents
- BSBRES401A – Analyse and present research information
- BSBWHS407A – Assist with claims management, rehabilitation and return-to-work programs
- BSBCMM401A – Make a presentation