Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
- National Course Code: BSB41419
- TAFE NSW code: BSB41419-01V01-21LIS-135
Location – Lismore
Study Type
Part Time Day
Course Start Date
Anytime
Study Commitment
12.8 Hours per week
Duration
36 Weeks
- Nationally Recognised Training
- This training is subsidised by the NSW Government
Course Details
If you would like a career in the Work Health and Safety area, then the Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety is for you. Designed by industry professionals, this qualification will give you a broad range of practical knowledge and skills, allowing you to provide accurate, valid and timely WHS advice and assist with improving workplace safety.
The course covers a range of units of competency including:
- The implementation and maintenance of WHS consultation and participation processes
- Assisting with responding to incidents
- Contributing to WHS hazard identification
- Risk assessment and risk control
- Assisting with claims management
- Rehabilitation and return-to-work programs
- Assisting with compliance with current WHS regulations
- Writing complex documents and making presentations
Successful completion of the Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety can lead to a range of career opportunities including Work Health and Safety (WHS) Systems Officer, Work Health and Safety Coordinator and Safety Health and Wellbeing Advisor.
When you study with TAFE NSW, we want you to succeed. Entry requirements allow us to make sure that you have the right pre-existing knowledge and skills to achieve your chosen qualification. You will need to provide evidence that you meet the requirements listed in this section.
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification.
It is assumed that you have literacy, numeracy and technical skills at Certificate III level for success in this course. Contact your TAFE NSW campus if you have any questions about your suitability.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
With 130 locations across the state, TAFE NSW tailors qualifications to meet the needs of the local community and specific student groups (like apprentices, fast-tracked and online students). To make sure this course is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.
To be enrolled in this course, you need to be able to provide evidence that you have:
- experience in industry, to at least a Certificate III level or equivalent, including health and safety experience as a team member or supervisor, conducting safety observations, identifying hazards, doing risk assessments, experiencing site safety inductions, being a safety committee member, or attending toolbox group or team safety talks
- additional Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support, may be provided in the classroom where a need has been highlighted through screening. If you have identified as having a disability, you are eligible to receive individual tutorial support, determined on an individual basis
To successfully complete this course, you will need:
- to complete your course work, as per your timetable schedule
- to participate regularly and consistently
- to have access to computer hardware and software, for practice and completion of at-home activities, and the completion of assessment work
To register for an information session, head to tafensw.edu.au/infofest. Students who cannot attend the Information Session please make an online enquiry or contact us on 131 601 for more information about the course!
INFORMATION SESSIONS
To find out more about this course, meet our teachers and receive information about enrolment and next steps, attend an information session.
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 20 January 2021 | Anytime between 10.00am and 2.00pm | Lismore Campus, Building A, Level 2, Room 07 |
| Wednesday, 20 January 2021 | Anytime between 4.00pm and 5.30pm | Lismore Campus, Building A, Level 2, Room 07 |
STUDY COMMITMENT
This is a part time day course. You will need to attend approximately 7 hours of class, over 1 day a week, for 36 weeks. As well as the in-class component, you will need to complete approximately 5.8 hours of other study per week.
You may also be required to complete approximately 2.5 hours of additional study each week outside of class hours, including private study, research, and assessment preparation.
IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR YOU?
This course offering is designed for people who:
- are already working in industry, and perform health and safety functions, and seek to expand their skills, or would like to work as a health and safety practitioner
SERVICES AND STUDY SUPPORT
We offer student services and study support to ensure you can achieve your goals. Learn about TAFE NSW Student Services
As a TAFE NSW student in this course, you will have access to:
- LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com)
- Smarthinking - after hours online study support service
- Easy computing online short courses
- Access to local TAFE libraries
- Accessibility and Disability Support Services
- Access to Read&Write learning support software at TAFE and at home
This course is currently scheduled on Friday, from 8.30am to 4.00pm. via self-paced, self-directed learning. A teacher is available for assistance during both on and off-campus learning.
SMART AND SKILLED FEES
This course is government-subsidised, meaning you pay a portion of the full course fee to TAFE NSW and the NSW Government will pay the balance. However, you must meet certain eligibility criteria for this to apply.
Depending on your previous qualifications and experience, your fee may be less than the maximum fee quoted. Your actual fee and eligibility for concession/exemption will be calculated and confirmed during the enrolment process. Payment plans are available through TAFE NSW for Smart and Skilled eligible qualifications.
For further information about eligibility and explanations of the different fee categories, visit Are You Eligible?
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
You will need to provide for yourself the following resources which you will keep when you complete your study:
- general stationery (ie, pen, pencil, eraser, highlighters and stapler)
- A4 ring binder/dividers, and plastic sleeves for handouts
- headphones
- a USB storage device, or access to a cloud storage account
READ BEFORE YOU ENROL
Learn about TAFE NSW Fees
Learn about TAFE NSW Payment/Funding
RECOGNITION
Recognition is a process of acknowledging previously completed qualifications, skills, knowledge or experience relevant to your course. This may reduce the amount of learning required, reduce your course fees and allow you to achieve your qualification faster.
Learn about Recognition at TAFE NSW Recognition
Enrolling with us is easy, though the exact process does depend on your course and any prerequisites that go with it. Be sure to read all course information carefully to make sure it is the right qualification, location and study type for you. Enrol and pay online via our secure payment gateway to secure your place. As you progress through the enrolment process you will be prompted to provide additional information.
For further information or assistance, call 131 601.
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Core Units
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| BSBWHS415 | Contribute to implementing WHS management systems |
| BSBWHS416 | Contribute to workplace incident response |
Elective Units
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| BSBCMM401 | Make a presentation |
| BSBMGT403 | Implement continuous improvement |
| BSBWHS417 | Assist with managing WHS implications of return to work |
| BSBWHS418 | Assist with managing WHS compliance of contractors |
| BSBWRT401 | Write complex documents |
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Whether you're a school leaver, an aspiring apprentice, looking to kickstart a career, or you're upskilling, reskilling, or re-training, there's a TAFE NSW course to give you the skills you need for the job you want.
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Lismore
64 Conway Street,
Lismore
Phone
131 601
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