Summary
Unlock your potential in workplace safety! The BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety is your ticket to a fulfilling career, equipping you with essential skills to manage risks, implement safety procedures, and ensure WHS law compliance. Ideal for roles like WHS Officer, Safety Advisor, and Compliance Officer, this course provides the foundational knowledge to excel in various industries. Upon completion, you'll be ready to contribute to a safer working environment.
Details
This nationally recognised qualification equips you with the essential skills and knowledge to create safe working environments across various industries. The BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety prepares you for roles that support the implementation and maintenance of workplace health and safety systems.
What You’ll Learn:
- Assist with hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident response
- Contribute to the development and implementation of WHS policies and procedures
- Support workplace compliance with WHS legislation and regulatory requirements
- Participate in WHS consultation and communication processes
- Apply problem-solving techniques to manage WHS issues
- Promote safe work practices and encourage a safety-first culture within teams
Ideal for:
This qualification is perfect for those aiming to become WHS Officers, Safety Representatives, or WHS Coordinators. It provides a solid foundation for building a career in workplace health and safety and supports progression into more advanced WHS or compliance-related roles.
Duration:
Up to 12 Months
- Option 1: Attend the 1 block classroom training of 5 days + self-paced online LMS work
- Option 2: Attend monthly classroom training (5 days over the 12 months) + self-paced online LMS work
- Option 3: online self-paced option
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
Total number of units = 10
- 5 core units plus
- 5 elective units
Units of Competency
| Type | Code | Name | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Core
BSBWHS412
Assist with workplace compliance with WHS laws
|
Core | BSBWHS412 | Assist with workplace compliance with WHS laws |
|
Core
BSBWHS413
Contribute to implementation and maintenance of WHS consultation and participation processes
|
Core | BSBWHS413 | Contribute to implementation and maintenance of WHS consultation and participation processes |
|
Core
BSBWHS414
Contribute to WHS risk management
|
Core | BSBWHS414 | Contribute to WHS risk management |
|
Core
BSBWHS415
Contribute to implementing WHS management systems
|
Core | BSBWHS415 | Contribute to implementing WHS management systems |
|
Core
BSBWHS416
Contribute to workplace incident response
|
Core | BSBWHS416 | Contribute to workplace incident response |
|
Elective
BSBCMM411
Make presentations
|
Elective | BSBCMM411 | Make presentations |
|
Elective
BSBINS401
Analyse and present research information
|
Elective | BSBINS401 | Analyse and present research information |
|
Elective
BSBLDR411
Demonstrate leadership in the workplace
|
Elective | BSBLDR411 | Demonstrate leadership in the workplace |
|
Elective
BSBSTR402
Implement continuous improvement
|
Elective | BSBSTR402 | Implement continuous improvement |
|
Elective
BSBWHS418
Assist with managing WHS compliance of contractors
|
Elective | BSBWHS418 | Assist with managing WHS compliance of contractors |
|
Elective
BSBWHS419
Contribute to implementing WHS monitoring processes
|
Elective | BSBWHS419 | Contribute to implementing WHS monitoring processes |
|
Elective
BSBWRT411
Write complex documents
|
Elective | BSBWRT411 | Write complex documents |
Delivery Model
Blended Option: Learning & Theory assessment online and practical face to face training.
Face to Face Option: Learning and Assessment face to face.
Delivery Locations
Campus
Meadowbrook
Toowoomba
Online
Entry requirements
As part of the enrolment process, you will need to undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) and Digital Literacy indicator Assessment. This assessment is used for reviewing your suitability for this course.
The minimum level required for entry to this Course is:
Reading: 4
Writing: 4
Oral Communication: 4
Numeracy: 3
Digital Literacy: 4
What resources do I need?
Laptop
Internet access
Course Outcome
Students who are deemed competent in all units of competency will receive a Qualification and Students who are deemed competent in some units of competency only within this course will receive a Statement of Attainment recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework. This certification is nationally recognised. The Qualification or Statement is issued by Australian Trade Training College (RTO 31399)
Career Opportunities
Possible Employment Pathways:
- Safety Inspector
- Work Health & Safety Officer
- Work Health & Safety Coordinator
Support and Wellbeing Services
Where a student has a disability or learning difficulty, assessors will apply Australian Trade Training College reasonable adjustment to ensure that the student is not presented with artificial barriers to progress in the course.
Reasonable adjustments may include the use of adaptive technology, educational support, verbal assessment, etc.
We will provide support to each student’s individual needs, providing additional educational and wellness support required for the student to meet the requirements of their training course.
Terms and Conditions
Please review our student handbook and policies prior to applying for this course:
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