BSB51315

Diploma of

Work Health and Safety

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Duration

12 months

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100% online
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Units

9 units

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Summary

WH&S is crucial for the betterment of workplace welfare and productivity. Our course provides students with the skills and knowledge that cover the informed application of relevant legislation, the identification of workplace hazards, risk assessment, emergency procedures, and workplace monitoring. Once qualified, individuals will be well-equipped to ensure that their business staff have the right knowledge about safety and regulations.

Please note that this training package has been updated Nationally. Students who enrol will need to be transitioned into the updated qualification at some point during their enrollment.

Any students who enrol in the current qualification prior to the transition will not be financially disadvantaged. Please speak to your Education Consultant for further information.

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This course helped me in a practical way. It gave me a much clearer understanding of my position and what is health and safety at work.

Student Q&A: Ester D'agostino
, BSB41415 - Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

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Detail

Our BSB51315 - Diploma of Work Health and Safety will train students in supervisory tasks such as investigating WHS incidents, managing WHS risks, managing effective WHS consultation, and facilitating the use of hazard-management tools. Learn to be responsible for the safety of yourself and others as a business manager, ensuring a protected, happier workforce.

Course structure

The standard course is conducted over a 12 month period; within a self-paced online learning environment.

Upskilled will gather information about your previous experience and skills, weekly study commitment and online learning experience to provide you with an projected duration for your course based on your individual circumstance.

Upskilled uses MyUpskilled to manage the delivery and assessment of your course. This means you can learn at your own pace.

Entry requirements

All core units in BSB41415 - Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety or equivalent competencies.

Equivalent competencies are predecessors to the following units which have been mapped as equivalent:

BSBWHS402 Assist with compliance with WHS laws
BSBWHS403 Contribute to implementing and maintaining WHS consultation and participation processes
BSBWHS404 Contribute to WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control
BSBWHS405 Contribute to implementing and maintaining WHS management systems
BSBWHS406 Assist with responding to incidents

The participants in the BSB51315 Diploma of Work Health and Safety may be employees already working in a WHS role, or may have attained an AQF4 level qualification in Work Health & Safety or in an allied field.

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.

To ensure participants are able to seamlessly access our online learning platform and video content, they will require access to a modern computer with high-speed internet. Participants will also need to possess basic computing skills, and may be required to complete a Language Literacy and Numeracy skills assessment before enrolment can be confirmed.

Inclusions

Upskilled courses include specialised learning materials, and access to:

Upskilled’s fully customised online learning platform, MyUpskilled
Student Support services
your trainer via the trainer/student messaging system
webinars; both live and recorded sessions
video content access via:
- LinkedIn Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning / Credit Transfer

Work experience or formal qualifications you have may count towards your course. If you have previously undertaken study at a recognised institution or have some relevant work experience, you might gain credit towards specific units in a course; shortening the time you have to study. You can send your application for Credit Transfer or RPL during the enrolment process.

Assessment

Upskilled takes evidence gathered from a variety of sources to deem a student as competent. Assessment processes might include some or all of the following:

Recognition of Prior Learning and/or credit transfer
summative and formative assignments
written reports and/or portfolio assessments
scenarios and/or case studies
projects
written/oral questions
regular training and assessment contact will be maintained by Upskilled in conjunction with the participant and their employer (where applicable). Critical dates during the program will be identified for participants to ensure compliance to assessment due dates, and attendance at monthly webinars as required.

Outcomes

This qualification could give you several career and/or further study outcomes. After completing this course, you could explore some of the following outcomes.

Career outcomes

WHS Manager Salary
$101,850 - $155,500 annually Workplace Health and Safety WHS Advisor Salary
$84,000 - 126,350 annually

University pathways

This course might include a pathway to university, which are subject to change. Please speak to one of our Education Consultants for more information.

Subjects

This qualification consists of the below units of competency. All competencies must be successfully completed to attain the qualification.

BSBWHS502

Manage effective WHS consultation and participation processes

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage the identification, review, development, implementation and evaluation of effective participation and consultation processes as an integral part of managing work health and safety (WHS).

BSBWHS503

Contribute to the systematic management of WHS risk

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to contribute to the systematic management of work health and safety (WHS) risk. It addresses the processes and techniques necessary to contribute to the systematic management of WHS risk.

BSBWHS504

Manage WHS risks

This unit applies to individuals who contribute to the management of WHS hazards and risks. This management is based on the organisation’s WHS management system (WHSMS), WHS information system (WHSIS) and risk-management approach (as covered in BSBWHS503A Contribute to the systematic management of WHS risk).

BSBWHS505

Investigate WHS incidents

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan, conduct and report on investigations of work health and safety (WHS) incidents that have resulted in, or have the potential to result in, injury or damage. It covers conducting an initial assessment of the situation; establishing the scope and legal parameters of the investigation; conducting a systematic analysis to identify underlying causes and actions for prevention; and reporting on the outcomes of the investigation appropriate to the potential severity of the incident, which may include accessing specialist expertise

BSBWHS506

Contribute to developing, implmenting and maintaining WHS management systems

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to contribute to the development and implementation of elements of a work health and safety management system (WHSMS).

BSBWHS410

Contribute to work-related health and safety measures and initiatives

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to contribute to a range of work-related health and safety measures and initiatives.

BSBWHS509

Facilitate the development and use of hazard-management tools

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to facilitate the development and use of hazard-management tools.

BSBWHS507

Contribute to managing WHS information systems

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to contribute to managing work health and safety information systems (WHSIS) to support work health and safety (WHS) management.

BSBMGT502

Manage people performance

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage the performance of staff who report to them directly. Development of key result areas and key performance indicators and standards, coupled with regular and timely coaching and feedback, provide the basis for performance management. It applies to individuals who manage people. It covers work allocation and the methods to review performance, reward excellence and provide feedback where there is a need for improvement. The unit makes the link between performance management and performance development, and reinforces both functions as a key requirement for effective managers. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Educators

Keith Mogford

Trainer

Keith Mogford’s extensive business background has exceeded 25 years of experience in the education, training, and business management sectors.

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