Class details
Schedule Pace and number of hours.
Part Time
Delivery Method of course delivery.
Virtual classroom off campus
Duration
Course duration Time required to complete this course.
9 months
Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.
15th Mar 2022
End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.
9th Mar 2023
Time Commitment
Class time Dedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.
6 hours
Additional study time The minimum recommended hours you will need to commit to your studies outside of class hours. This may include private study, work placements and research.
6 hours
Fee details
Course fees are released each semester.
We'll confirm your fee before enrolment.
Proposed timetableWhat time classes run
This course is currently scheduled on Tuesday and Thursday, with evening classes. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.
Additional informationOther things to know
Assessments
Assessments give you the opportunity to demonstrate what you have learnt and to identify the knowledge or skills that may need further development.
Knowledge assessments: short answer, research tasks
Practical skills assessments: demonstrations under observation, role playing using a fictional organisation or your own workplace as a basis
Simulated workplace projects: scenario-based problem solving
Work placement
Work placement provides you with opportunities to respond to situations and circumstances that cannot be replicated in a learning or simulated environment. Work placement strengthens your training and supports continued learning and assessment in the workplace.
There is no work placement for this qualification.
Materials needed
To complete this course, the following materials are required:
You will need to provide for yourself the following resources which you will keep when you complete your study:
- general stationery items (i.e. pens, paper, folder etc), including an A4 ring binder/dividers and plastic sleeves for handouts
- a USB for saving your assessments
- headphones and a USB storage device or access to a cloud storage account will also be required
Additional entry requirements
To make sure this delivery option is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.
You will need to complete your course work as per your individual learning plan time frame and participate regularly and consistently. Although there are no entry requirements, it is recommended that students have experience in industry to at least Certificate III level or equivalent including health and safety experience as a team member or supervisor, conducting safety observations, identifying hazards, conducting risk assessments, being a safety committee member or attending toolbox group or team safety talks. Computer skills in using Microsoft word and navigating the internet will also be useful.
UnitsUnits taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 10 units of competency, including 5 core and 5 speciality units.
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Assist with workplace compliance with WHS lawsBSBWHS412
Contribute to WHS risk managementBSBWHS414
Contribute to workplace incident responseBSBWHS416
Contribute to implementation and maintenance of WHS consultation and participation processesBSBWHS413
Course deliveryVirtual classroom, off campus
Learn virtually, from anywhere with a strong internet connection. Like learning on campus, you will receive a timetable of when to attend virtually. You'll use video or web conferencing technology to connect to your virtual classroom with your teacher and other students. When attending off campus, you can choose where you want to study. This could include your home, a local library, or any TAFE NSW campus. You can contact TAFE NSW campuses to book a space. Depending on your course you may also complete some of your training online.
Facilities
TAFE NSW campuses work closely with the community and industry to ensure you have access to the industry standard technologies, equipment and facilities.
Aunty Fay Room, a dedicated Aboriginal meeting place
Dedicated art gallery and exhibition space
Dedicated design and media computer labs
Fully equipped pottery studio
Simulated business offices
Simulated hospital nursing environment
Video production studio
Student support
We're here for you. Get help and assistance with nearly every aspect of your study life - from study support and student resources, to counselling, guidance, and help finding jobs or accommodation.
- Mon8:30 am - 4 pm
- Tue8:30 am - 4 pm
- Wed8:30 am - 4 pm
- Thu8:30 am - 4 pm
- Fri8:30 am - 4 pm
- SatClosed
- SunClosed
- Student Services Phone: 131 601
- Counselling and careers Phone: 131 601 Email: CounsellingandCareerDevelopmentSupport@tafensw.edu.au
- Disability services Phone: 131 601 Email: DisabilityandAccessStudentSupport@tafensw.edu.au