Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
- National Course Code: BSB41419
- TAFE NSW code: BSB41419-01V01-21SCO-131
Location – Scone Connected Learning Centre
Study Type
PTE Connected
Course Start Date
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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 successfully complete this course, you will need:
- experience in industry at least to Certificate 3 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. Language, literacy and numeracy at least at level 3-4.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 28 January 2021 | 5.30pm to 6.30pm | MS Teams Link https://bit.ly/38aJp7d |
STUDY COMMITMENT
This is a part time evening connected learning course. You will need to attend approximately 7.7 hours of class, over 2 days a week, for 36 weeks. As well as the in-class component, you will need to complete approximately 5.1 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 assignment preparation.
This course is offered by Connected Classroom. This is just like a regular classroom, but teachers and students use the latest video conferencing technologies.
Your teacher can be in one TAFE location, and you can join the class from another TAFE location using video conferencing equipment or a mobile device. You can also join in from a venue in a participating regional community. You will be able to see and talk to your teacher and other students as though they were in the room with you. You will also have access to support to meet your learning needs.
IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR YOU?
This course offering is designed for people who:
- are usually already working in industry and are asked to perform health and safety functions so seek to expand their skills or would like to work as a health and safety advisor / coordinator or supplement their current role in industry. They generally have successfully completed other qualifications and have good self-directed learning skills. Some have been away from formal learning for some time and require advice and support of successful study skills.
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
To keep you safe while studying, some of our face to face classes may be replaced with online or connected learning. We have also modified our face to face classes to meet physical distancing requirements and increased cleaning on campus. As restrictions ease, the way you attend your class may change again. If work placement and the demonstration of practical skills are requirements of your course, due to the impacts of COVID-19 there may be a delay or modification in being able to undertake these aspects of your course in the planned timeframe. Be assured, we'll keep you informed every step of the way.
This course is currently scheduled at TAFE NSW Scone Campus, Connected Learning Centre on Monday from 5.30pm to 9.30pm and Tuesday from 5.30pm to 7.30pm. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.
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?
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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
Enrolments for this course have now closed.
Enquire now and we will contact you when enrolments open. Visit our Online Courses to view our range of study options that you can start anytime.
Core Units
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| BSBWHS412 | Assist with workplace compliance with WHS laws |
| BSBWHS414 | Contribute to WHS risk management |
| BSBWHS413 | Contribute to implementation and maintenance of WHS consultation and participation processes |
| BSBWHS415 | Contribute to implementing WHS management systems |
| BSBWHS416 | Contribute to workplace incident response |
Elective Units
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| BSBWHS418 | Assist with managing WHS compliance of contractors |
| BSBWHS417 | Assist with managing WHS implications of return to work |
| BSBMGT403 | Implement continuous improvement |
| BSBCMM401 | Make a presentation |
| 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.
Course Location
Scone
2 Flemington Drive,
Scone
Phone
131 601
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