The Diploma of Work Health and Safety is Australia’s leading accredited qualification for professionals committed to workplace safety leadership. Designed to provide advanced skills, this diploma prepares individuals to champion WHS initiatives, ensure compliance with legislative standards, and foster a culture of safety across diverse industries.
The program features a robust curriculum covering essential areas such as risk management, incident response, WHS management systems, and consultation processes. These components provide participants with the expertise to lead safety strategies effectively and confidently.
With flexible learning options, including online and self-paced formats, the diploma caters to busy professionals, enabling them to balance studies with other commitments. For experienced candidates, Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) offers an opportunity to leverage existing skills and knowledge, allowing eligible individuals to fast-track their qualification in under three months (assessment applies).
Graduates are well-positioned to advance into high-demand roles such as WHS Manager, Safety Advisor, or Health and Safety Officer and, self-employment opportunities unlocking strong earning potential and significant career growth opportunities.
The Diploma of Work Health and Safety empowers students with advanced, practical skills to excel as leaders in workplace safety. Through a focused curriculum, participants gain the expertise needed to drive safety initiatives, foster collaboration, and ensure compliance across diverse industries. These are key skills in high demand across the job market, with many roles offering positive salaries and competitive remuneration packages.
Key Learning Outcomes
By completing this course, students will be equipped to lead, manage, and inspire teams, ensuring safer, more compliant, and resilient workplaces. With key skills highly sought after by employers, graduates can confidently pursue roles such as WHS Manager, Safety Advisor, or Health and Safety Officer, which often come with strong earning potential and significant opportunities for career progression.
The Diploma of Work Health and Safety offers a comprehensive pathway for those looking to advance their career in workplace safety. This program includes 15 units, consisting of: 10 core diploma units and 5 prerequisite units from the Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (BSB41419).
Already Completed the Prerequisite Units (Cert IV WHS)?
If you have already completed the 5 prerequisite units, the course price and duration will be reduced accordingly, ensuring you only pay for and study the units you need. Please contact our team for a customised study plan and updated pricing.
Program Duration and Flexibility: Students are given up to 24 months to complete the entire program, offering ample time to balance their studies with personal and professional responsibilities. For those needing additional time, extension options are available upon request.
Upon completing this course, you’ll gain immediate academic credits, allowing you to fast-track your pathway into other accredited qualifications we offer (see below). Our recommendation is to step up into a Diploma level course when graduated.
These credits not only reduce the time required to complete your next course but also provide discounted enrolment rates—helping you unlock more career opportunities while saving both time and money.
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Each of our delivery methods are fully supported by our 100% Australian-based student support team, which allows direct access to our support officers, assessors and technical experts.
Delivered by our easy-to-use online learning system, you can easily access your course anytime, anywhere. Online learning delivers flexibility, eliminating the need for classroom attendance, ridged semesters, or night classes.
Eligibility is determined via a 15–20-minute RPL assessment conducted over the phone or via virtual meeting. This assessment evaluates whether your experience qualifies for academic credit, potentially allowing you to bypass online learning. RPL will enable you to shorten the time required to complete the course significantly.
Blended learning allows you to combine Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and online learning. This approach enables you to apply for RPL credits for subjects where you have relevant experience and complete the remaining units through online learning, ensuring you can progress through the course as efficiently as possible.
Thriving Career Opportunities in Australian Work Health and Safety (WHS) Industries!
Australia’s commitment to workplace safety and compliance has created a booming demand for qualified professionals in safety-related careers. These roles are critical for ensuring safe, productive environments across all industries, including construction, mining, healthcare, manufacturing, civil, oil and gas and much more. By pursuing a career in WHS, you gain access to higher earning potential, diverse career paths, and opportunities to work in every major industry.
WHS professionals are in demand across all industries, with some sectors offering exceptional growth potential and access to exciting, impactful roles:
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to advance your career, Work Health and Safety qualifications provide the tools to unlock high-demand roles, strong earning potential, and career flexibility across Australia’s most exciting industries.
For up-to-date salary information and guidance on your next career move, contact our team today.
Nationally accredited training refers to educational training programs that have been formally recognised and approved by a national accrediting body or authority. This type of accreditation ensures that the training meets specific standards of quality and relevance, making it widely accepted across the country.
In contrast, non-accredited training does not comply with such regulations and does not adhere to specific national or state legislation that protects consumers from unreliable providers. This lack of accreditation means the training may not meet established quality standards, potentially limiting its acceptance and recognition.
Positive characteristics of nationally accredited training include:
Techskill Academy’s support services are headquartered in Brisbane, Australia. Our dedicated team encompasses a wide range of expertise, including senior leadership, operations, marketing, customer service, compliance, trainers and assessors, and product development. This diverse and skilled team ensures we provide exceptional support and innovative solutions for our clients.
All of our services are proudly 100% Australian-owned and operated, drawing on extensive industry experience. Our support services are system-driven and carefully aligned with our standard policies and procedures, as outlined in our student handbook. Each student is handled with care, and solutions are tailored to meet their specific needs.
Our general office hours are 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, but our customer support team is known to work late into the evening when necessary. Whether students prefer to email, SMS, or call, we accommodate their communication preferences, even during unconventional hours.
Techskill Academy’s support services are headquartered in Brisbane, Australia. All of our services are proudly 100% Australian-owned and operated, drawing on extensive industry experience. Our support services are system-driven and carefully aligned with our standard policies and procedures, as outlined in our student handbook. Each student is handled with care, and solutions are tailored to meet their specific needs.
Our general office hours are 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, but our customer support team is known to work late into the evening when necessary. Whether students prefer to email, SMS, or call, we accommodate their communication preferences, even during unconventional hours.
If you’re an international student currently residing in Australia, you may be eligible to enrol in this course, depending on your visa status and eligibility. We offer complimentary visa checks to ensure you meet the necessary enrolment criteria.
You can enrol in our courses as an international student from anywhere outside of Australia. Our programs are designed with flexibility and accessibility in mind, accommodating the diverse needs of students regardless of location. Our EdTech platforms are accessible worldwide, and we currently have students based in New Zealand, the United States, the Middle East, Asia, the United Kingdom, and more.
Online support resources are always available, and while access to our Australian support team may vary depending on your time zone, we ensure assistance whenever you need it.
New Zealand citizens are considered permanent residents and automatically eligible to participate in our courses without additional visa requirements. If you have any questions or need assistance with the visa process, please contact us, and our team will be happy to assist you.
No matter where you are in the world, Techskill Academy is committed to providing the highest quality education and support to help you achieve your career goals.
We offer a range of payment options to suit your budget and preferences. We provide interest-free financing and convenient payment plans that can be spread over 3, 6 or 12 months without any additional charge.
For those who prefer to pay upfront, we offer attractive discounts as an added incentive. Additionally, invoicing options are available.
Engaging in online learning has never been easier. At Techskill Academy, our online learning system is designed to be user-friendly, intuitive, and simple to navigate. If you’re new to online learning or have concerns about the format, rest assured—we offer comprehensive support and training. You can even contact our team for a virtual walk-through of the system to help you get started.
Our online learning management system includes interactive, searchable textbooks, engaging onscreen questions, pop-up resources, and intuitive unit menus. You’ll also find a dedicated notes section for taking important notes, messaging your support officer or trainer, and bookmarking key pages. All elements are fully keyword-searchable, making it easy to find exactly what you need, whenever you need it. Plus, our dedicated support team is always just a phone call away, ready to assist you at any time.
Getting started with Techskill Academy is straightforward:
We aim to make the process clear and simple from start to finish.
Disclaimer: Our Affordability Guarantee is subject to specific terms and conditions. To qualify, you must provide all required financial information and agree to explore all available payment options, including payment plans and financial assistance programs. The guarantee applies only to individuals who are eligible for the course and meet all application requirements. The “free course” offer is contingent upon the inability to identify any viable payment option within the scope of our offerings. Our guarantee also considers what is a fair and equitable payment solution within reason. This offer is not transferrable and does not apply to courses already in progress or completed. The decision to grant a free course under this guarantee is at the sole discretion of our management team.
