Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
- National Course Code: BSB41419
- TAFE NSW code: BSB41419-01V02-22LIS-004
Location – Lismore
Attendance
Part Time
Course Start Date
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Study Commitment
6 Hours per week
Duration
1 year
- Nationally Recognised Training
- Traineeship Allowed
- This training is subsidised by the NSW Government
Course Details
The nationally accredited Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety is the perfect course for those who are passionate about keeping their workplace safe. Designed by industry professionals, this qualification will give you a broad range of practical knowledge and skills, allowing you to confidently assess risks.
LEARN NEW SKILLS
Through a mix of theory and practical course work, learn to:
- Assist with responding to incidents
- Contribute to WHS hazard identification
- Assess and control risks
- Run rehabilitation and return-to-work programs
- Assist with compliance with current WHS regulations
DEVELOP YOUR TALENT
Develop the attributes to help you get ahead:
- A good understanding of workplace expectations and practices
- Good communication skills
- The ability to work independently and in a team
- Work with others and report to a supervisor
- Analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources
ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS
Completing this course provides you with:
- A nationally recognised qualification at Certificate IV level
Career opportunities:
- Work Health and Safety (WHS) Systems Officer
- Work Health and Safety Coordinator
- Safety Health and Wellbeing Advisor
GROW YOUR CAREER
Take your career further with the:
- Diploma of Work Health and Safety
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.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol now.
Traineeship
TAFE NSW also offers the Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety as a traineeship. To be eligible to enrol as a trainee you must:
- Be employed in the work health and safety industry as this course is delivered in the workplace
- Have a signed traineeship contract
Thinking about a traineeship? Enquire today.
IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR YOU?
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
- An interest in the work health and safety industry
- The ability to motive yourself and others
- The ability to research, evaluate and present a range of complex tasks
- Efficient organisational and time management skills
If you need help preparing for study, contact us about your options.
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.
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.
Discover the skills you need, for the job you want at a TAFE NSW Information Session.
STUDY COMMITMENT
This is a part time, virtual classroom - off campus course. You must attend approximately 6 hours of class. You may also be required to complete approximately 6 hours of additional study. This additional study could include private study, work placements and research.
The course will run 2 days a week, for 1 years.
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
The way you learn may change during your enrolment to ensure the best learning experience or to keep you safe as COVID-19 restrictions change, and some of our face to face classes may change to online or virtual classroom learning. Also, to ensure that we keep you safe while studying, we may modify our face to face classes to meet physical distancing requirements and increased cleaning on campus. If work placement and the demonstration of practical skills are requirements of your course, there may be a modification or delay in the planned timeframe due to COVID-19 impacts. Be assured, we'll keep you informed every step of the way.
This course is currently scheduled on Tuesday and Thursday, with evening classes. 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?
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
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
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
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 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| BSBCMM411 | Make presentations |
| BSBSTR402 | Implement continuous improvement |
| BSBWHS417 | Assist with managing WHS implications of return to work |
| BSBWHS418 | Assist with managing WHS compliance of contractors |
| BSBWRT411 | 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
Lismore
Phone 131 601
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