Diploma of Work Health and Safety

BSB51319

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Course details

The Diploma of Work Health and Safety BSB51319 is designed for individuals who are looking to develop new skills and knowledge in the following areas:

Manage WHS consultation processes
Manage WHS risks and hazards
Investigate workplace incidents
Maintain a WHS management system
Implement emergency procedures
Use and develop risk management tools
Lead and manage teams
Respond to WHS incidents

This nationally recognised program is currently one of the most in-demand courses in Australia. It is relevant to today’s current industry standards and reflects the skills and competencies needed to grow a successful career or business.

The units of competency have been selected in consultation with industry experts along with our facilitators who draw upon real-life case studies and examples to ensure the knowledge you gain is practical and applicable to the industry.

Typical entrants into this program are:

Graduates of the BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
Workers exposed to senior level WHS practices looking to gain formal recognition
Industry workers looking to expand on their WHS industry knowledge
Workers in high-risk industries/positions looking to improve their WHS knowledge
Workers looking to improve their employability

Students who completed this program will be well-equipped to manage and implement workplace health and safety policy and regulations with confidence and apply a substantial knowledge base and well-developed skills in a wide variety of WHS contexts.

Study options

Recognition of
prior learning

You might be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning for your previous work or study, saving you time and money on your course. Ask our team about your eligibility.

Self-paced
online study

Online learning provides options for participants to learn in a self paced environment. Perfect for those with busy schedules. Our philosophy is, Learn, Develop, Improve. Anytime. Anywhere!

Tailored
solutions

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Entry requirements

Note: There are 5 pre-requisite units that must be completed in full (deemed competent) before commencing any units in the BSB51319 Diploma of Work Health and Safety including:

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.

Acceptable documents to demonstrate competency include:

If the student is unable to provide one of the acceptable documents listed to demonstrate their competent achievement of the 5 pre-requisite units, Techskill Academy can assist the candidate in meeting these entry requirements through our course offering of the BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety which contains the 5 pre-requisite units (this program is available through full training and recognition of prior learning).

RPL requirements

If you have the evidence to demonstrate your existing skills and knowledge for one or more units, you can apply for recognition, technically called recognition of prior learning or skills recognition. We will conduct an initial assessment over the phone to help you determine if you are eligible. This option may reduce the need to complete formal training and assessment.

Email us at enquiries@techskill.com.au or call us on 1300 089 979 to enquire.

As a guide, typical entrants into this program are:

Tools required

Computer or laptop
Stable internet connection
An email account
A phone
Microsoft Office Suite version 2013 or later
Recording device such as a mobile phone/video recorder
If you are unable to submit a video recording for the projects, we may be able to offer other submission options, such as the use of a 3rd party observer form. The 3rd party observer is generally a supervisor or industry professional who can observe and report on your performance.
Access to at least 3 people to help you demonstrate your ability to interact with others during course projects (Not required for RPL)
RPL students only: Be able to provide at least 2 professional referees to validate previous roles, projects and work experience

Payment options

*Terms & Conditions apply. Fees may vary and subject to change

Program inclusions

Course structure

The Diploma of Work Health and Safety (BSB51319) requires the completion of 10 units comprising of 5 core units and 5 electives.

These units of competency have been selected in consultation with industry experts along with our facilitators who draw upon real-life case studies and examples to ensure the knowledge you gain is practical and applicable to the industry.

Students will have up to 12 months to complete this program. If the learner requires more time please see extension options in our student handbook or contact our office.

BSBWHS513 Lead WHS risk management
BSBWHS515 Lead initial response to and investigate WHS incidents
BSBWHS516 Contribute to developing, implementing and maintaining an organisation’s WHS management system
BSBWHS517 Contribute to managing a WHS information system
BSBWHS519 Lead the development and use of WHS risk management tools

BSBWHS522 Manage WHS consultation and participation processes
BSBWHS518 Manage WHS hazards associated with maintenance and use of plant
BSBWHS520 Manage implementation of emergency procedures
BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness
BSBWHS504 Manage WHS risks

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Potential future pathways

Potential career pathways

Potential career pathways may include but are not limited to:

Safety Manager
Safety Supervisor
Compliance Manager
Site Safety Coordinator
Self employed safety consultant/contractor
Senior Safety Compliance Officer

Potential education pathways

Potential education pathways may include but are not limited to:

Recognition of prior learning

RPL - Skills recognition

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