WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY COURSE IN SYDNEY

Course Overview

This is a new qualification and has been updated to reflect changes and trends in the WHS field. People who choose to study this program will have a genuine interest in WHS and potentially want to work as WHS
consultants in their own right.

This qualification is suitable for people who coordinate and maintain the Work Health and Safety (WHS) program in an organisation. It reflects the role of practitioners who apply a substantial knowledge base and well-developed skills in a wide variety of WHS contexts.

The course covers important topic areas including the implementation of WHS Management Systems, managing WHS risk, investigation of  WHS incidents, implementing emergency procedures, managing hazards
associated with plant and managing WHS for Contractors.

Prerequisites

To study this program, participants will need to have completed the 6 Core Units from BSB41415 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety or equivalent competencies.

Equivalent competencies are those below from the previous qualification:
BSBWHS402 Assist with compliance with WHS laws
BSBWHS403 Contribute to implementing and maintaining
WHS consultation and participation processes
BSBWHS404 Contribute to WHS hazard identification, risk assessment
and risk control
BSBWHS405 Contribute to implementing and maintaining WHS
management systems
BSBWHS406 Assist with responding to incidents

General Entry Requirements

This courses requires a significant amount of reading and writing and participants will be required to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment prior to enrolment. Access to a computer and the internet is required away from class to conduct research and submit assessment.

Accreditation

Upon successful completion participants will be awarded the BSB51315 Diploma of Work Health and Safety.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

If you work in the industry,have had prior experience or would like to seek recognition for a combination of skills and experience, RPL is available for this course. See Training NSW RPL Candidate Guide for an explanation of the RPL process and then ask our staff if you are interested.

Course Duration

Full course (blended delivery): Face to face in a classroom environment combined with self paced study away from class.

We allow a maximum of 18 months to complete the course. You will complete 1200 hours of study, including 1 day per month in a classroom for 12 months, combined with study and research away from class completing activities and assessments. You will complete 9 Units of Competency in total.

With dedication and a concerted effort you can complete your required hours much earlier.

Distance Learning: This course is also available to study by distance learning through use of our e-learning platform. All materials are provided electronically and students can communicate through the student portal with their trainer/assessor and other students and cam use the portal to retrieve learning material and upload assessments. You have up to 18 months to complete if you choose to study via distance mode.

Cost: $3000.

*This training is subsidised by the NSW Government*

**Subsidised training also available through Smart and Skilled, enquire about subsidised rates, concessions, exemptions and Fee Free Scholarships with our staff**