Course Overview

About This Course

This qualification is suitable for people working in a work health and safety (WHS) role who may or may not work under supervision. They may provide leadership and guidance to others and have some limited responsibility for the output of others. The qualification reflects the role of workers who apply a broad knowledge base and well-developed skills in a wide variety of contexts and may include coordinators, advisors and facilitators. This course is directed at individuals who assume a leadership role in Work Health and Safety. It provides them with the knowledge and skills required to guide others in a participatory process. The course is particularly directed at individuals who are employed in organisations such as construction, transport, manufacturing, mining or any businesses where WHS committees exist and regular WHS briefings are required.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

118 Queen Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

123 Queen St, Melbourne, VIC 3000

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Minimum Age Requirement:

18 years or older at commencement of course

Minimum English Language Requirement (one of the following):

Certificate III in EAL / IELTS band score of 5.5 or equivalent
Satisfactorily completed ELICOS at to at least Upper Intermediate level
Completed equivalent of Australian Year 11 qualification from any of the English speaking countries such as Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland
Completion of any Australian AQF Certificate III or higher qualification
Satisfactorily completion of at least one semester of study in Australia in a tertiary course (satisfactorily for this purpose would mean that the applicant has completed 50% or more of the semester load)
Completed a Placement Test devised and administered by Rhodes College or a nominated accredited agency

Minimum Academic Qualification Requirement (one of the following):

Completion of senior high school to the Australian Year 11 or equivalent
Mature age students can also enter based on an interview with Rhodes College staff

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge to potentially gain employment as a Work Health and Safety Coordinator or Work Health and Safety Officer.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

ASQA

Professional Body

Australian Institute of Health and Safety (AIHS)

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

VETASSESS

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units10 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

BSBWRT411

Write complex documents

BSBWHS418

Assist with managing WHS compliance of contractors

BSBSUS411

Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

BSBWHS415

Contribute to implementing WHS management systems

BSBCMM411

Make presentations

BSBINS401

Analyse and present research information

BSBWHS416

Contribute to workplace incident response

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CRICOS code and national code for this course?

The national course code is BSB41419 and the CRICOS Course Code is 0101210.

How much does the Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety cost?

The Tuition Fee is $9,500 and there is an additional Resource Material Fee of $499 for all prescribed resource materials.

What assessment methods are used in this course?

The College will use the following assessment methods during this course which includes and may not be limited to Questions, Assignments, Projects, Case Studies, Activities, Third Party Reports/Logbooks, Portfolio, Observations, Tests and Written Assessments.

Can I progress to further study after completing this qualification?

After achieving this qualification, individuals could progress to BSB51319 – Diploma of Work Health and Safety.

How do I apply for Recognition of Prior Learning or Credit Transfer?

For information regarding your eligibility for Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer, please email info@rhodescollege.vic.edu.au.

Application

How to Apply

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