What is work health and safety?
Work health and safety is related to ensuring the wellbeing of employees are looked after in a workplace setting. This means making sure that there's a reduction in accidents and incidents that puts the safety of employees at risk.
What skills can I learn from a work health and safety course?
The BSB51319 - Diploma of Work Health and Safety is a qualification that can train you in key areas related to WHS and this includes the assessments of hazards, risk assessment, emergency procedures and workplace monitoring. The potential career outcomes for this course is for mid-level roles in the work health and safety sector, such as WHS Advisor or WHS Manager.
We also offer a certificate-level course such as the
BSB41419 - Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety, which can be a perfect starting course for those who want to work as a WHS Officer or for people who have WHS responsibilities related to their role.
The main priority for work health and safety is ensuring that the workplace is safe for employees so that they are not at risk of getting injured or being in the position where they contract any illnesses.
What are the benefits of enrolling in a workplace health and safety course?
If you're thinking about enrolling in the BSB51319 - Diploma of Work Health and Safety, there are some valuable skills and knowledge you could gain from the course. Not only will it help you achieve career outcomes in the sector, but it can teach you how to keep the workplace safe.
There are many benefits that come with enrolling in this course with Upskilled and these include:
- Having the flexibility of studying online: You'll have the opportunity to study online, which can allow you to balance both your work and personal priorities.
- Access to additional learning content: The course includes additional learning content that can help you gain job-ready skills and these may include videos from third-party platforms, webinars and more.
- Job-ready skills in workplace health and safety: The BSB51319 - Diploma of Work Health and Safety can equip you with the relevant knowledge and skills to find career success in WHS. You'll learn all facets of the sector, including compliance measures, implementation of WHS processes and government regulation you need to keep track of.
How long does it take to complete a course in work health and safety?
The BSB51319 - Diploma of Work Health and Safety can take up to 12 months. Since the course program is delivered online, you may be able to complete the course at a faster rate if you put in more hours each week into your studies.
You'll have the flexibility to manage your studies while balancing both your work and personal priorities, which can help you upskill while also fitting into your lifestyle.
How can I enrol in a work health and safety course?
If you want to enrol in the BSB51319 - Diploma of Work Health and Safety, you'll need to complete an enquiry form and submit via our website. From here, you'll need to provide us with some of your details including
your name, best contact number and email address.
You'll also need to share where you're currently at within your career trajectory by answering the question,
What best describes you?
You'll be required to choose which statement best resonates with you in your current situation. You may be:
- Changing careers
- Looking for a promotion
- Returning to work
- Starting your career
- Expanding your skill set
Once you've submitted your enquiry form, one of Upskilled's education consultants will be in touch
within 48 hours to contact you further about the WHS course. Depending on your current situation related to your career, they'll be asking questions tailored to your situation and how this course can help you pursue your desired outcomes.
You'll also have the opportunity to discuss any questions related to payment options, course eligibility and the possible career options you can achieve.
If you're happy with your consultation and want to pursue this WHS course with Upskilled, your education consultant will send through an enrolment form via email to start the onboarding process.