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Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

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BSB41419

Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

Course overview

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Locations

Online
Online

South
Campbell Street

North
Alanvale

North West
Devonport

Attendance options

Part-time

Study type

Apprentices/Trainees
Mixed Learning
Online

Tuition Fees

Subsidised $ 1,240.00
Concession* $ 390.00
Commercial $ 5,600.00
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Please note: The course overview is intended as a guide only. Not all courses are available at all locations or through all study types and attendance options. Please check Locations, Dates and Times below or enquire for further information.

Gain specialised Work Health and Safety knowledge within your current (or future) role to provide leadership and guidance in improving workplace safety.

If you are currently a Work Health and Safety (WHS) practitioner looking to gain more specialised WHS knowledge within your current role – or if you want to take on a WHS role in the future – then this is the course for you!

A qualification in WHS will prepare you for roles where you will need to apply a broad knowledge base and well-developed skills in a wide variety of contexts.

In this course, you will learn how to assist with responding to incidents and compliance with WHS laws and how to contribute to implementing and maintaining WHS consultation and participation processes.

You’ll also learn how to contribute to implementing and maintaining WHS management systems and WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control.

Successful completion of this course 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 across a broad range of industries.

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Entry Fees, payments and other costs

Your tuition fees cover the basic materials needed for your course, but may not cover items such as text books, workbooks, uniform, online learning resources or personal protective clothing. Depending on your course, there may also be other expenses that you need to budget for.

For this course, you will need to pay for the following items:

A learning resource fee of $250 applies.

For courses undertaken in 12 months or less, you will be invoiced the full course fee (including any other essential fees associated with your course).

*For courses studied over multiple years, your course and other fees will be split over the years of study, with the concession fee being charged on a yearly basis. At the time of enrolment you will be invoiced for the first year’s fees. An invoice will be raised in each subsequent year around the same time as your ‘enrolment anniversary’.

Further information on fees, payments and other costs.

Recognition of prior learning and skills

It makes sense that you should be recognised for the things you already know how to do.

TasTAFE can assess your skills and knowledge based on your previous education, work history or life experience – which may help you to gain your qualification a whole lot faster!

More information on the recognition process is available on our recognition of prior learning and skills page.

Assessment methods

Assessments are designed to help you demonstrate the skills and knowledge you learn in your course and are an essential part of your training. Assessments allow us to confirm that you can perform tasks to the standard required in the workplace, and that you can meet all of the requirements of your course.

While studying at TasTAFE, you may be assessed in a number of different ways. Some common assessment methods include:

completing workplace documents
observations on the job and/or in a simulated assessment environment
quizzes/multiple choice tests
research projects
tests – written or practical
verbal questioning
work samples
written assignments or short answers.

Desirable skills & attributes What you will need

There are different requirements depending on the course you are enrolled in.

Generally, it is recommended that you have access to a computer with a reliable internet connection and up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. TasTAFE has computers available for student use during normal business hours, at all major campuses.

For classes, please be prepared with standard items such as: pens, notebook or paper, USB.

You may also need to bring specific equipment, tools or personal protective equipment, your teacher will let you know.

Outcome and units

On successful completion of this course you will receive a BSB41419 - Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety.

Below is a list of all core and elective units that TasTAFE offers in this course. The selection of units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend and the qualification packaging rules. For further information refer to training.gov.au.

Core units
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
BSBCMM411	Make presentations
BSBINS401	Analyse and present research information
BSBPEF401	Manage personal health and wellbeing
BSBWHS411	Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs
BSBWHS417	Assist with managing WHS implications of return to work
BSBWHS418	Assist with managing WHS compliance of contractors
BSBWRT411	Write complex documents

Information Session

Funding may be available for eligible building and construction industry businesses. Visit Keystone Tasmania for course information and eligibility criteria.

Career opportunities

Work Health and Safety Coordinator
Work Health and Safety practitioner
Work Health and Safety Systems Officer
Safety Health and Wellbeing Advisor
Safety Inspector
Human Resources Assistant

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Information Session

Funding may be available for eligible building and construction industry businesses. Visit Keystone Tasmania for course information and eligibility criteria.

Career opportunities

Work Health and Safety Coordinator
Work Health and Safety practitioner
Work Health and Safety Systems Officer
Safety Health and Wellbeing Advisor
Safety Inspector
Human Resources Assistant

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