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Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety BSB41419 is a nationally recognised qualification suitable for candidates working in a Work Health and Safety (WHS) role who provide leadership and guidance to others and have responsibility for the output of others. Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety provides candidates with the knowledge and skills to implement and support the WHS management system and prepare and advise workplace personnel for dealing with WHS issues.
The course is designed to reflect the role of workers who apply a broad knowledge base and well-developed skills in a wide variety of contexts and may include coordinators, advisors, and facilitators whilst teaching the essentials of incident response, managing claims, and hazard identification.
COURSE STRUCTURE
VC Education delivers industry-focused training and assessment that provides you with the skills, knowledge, and experience to achieve Certificate IV Work Health and Safety.
VC Education’s Certificate IV Work Health and Safety has been developed by industry professionals and is focused on current and emerging industry trends, whilst providing you with ‘real world’ and practical application.
To achieve this qualification, you must demonstrate competency in 10 units of competency comprised of 5 core units and 5 electives
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Must be 18 years or older
Will be required to demonstrate the required level or languages, literacy, and numeracy (LLN) skills
No formal pre-requisite required, but is beneficial for the student to have relevant industry experience
OVERVIEW
This qualification applies to individuals working in a work health and safety (WHS) role who provide a broad range of technical knowledge and skills and have some limited responsibility for the output of others.
The qualification applies to those working as supervisors, WHS personnel, and workers in other WHS-related roles who manage risks effectively, apply relevant WHS laws, and contribute to WHS within the workplace in known or changing contexts with established parameters
DELIVERY METHOD
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Assessment is made available to candidates who can demonstrate a minimum of two (2) years of relevant industry experience. The RPL Assessment process is conducted by a qualified industry expert Trainer and Assessor. Once the RPL Assessment is complete, candidates will be issued with a Training Plan detailing the units of competency to be trained and assessed.
Training is offered through VC Education’s online Learning Management System (LMS), classroom-based or face-to-face at your workplace. The delivery of training will vary depending on the candidate’s requirements.
Duration: Maximum 24 months
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Safety Manager
Safety Supervisor
Safety Coordinator
Safety Compliance Officer
Safety Consultant
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
BSBINS401 |
Analyse and present research information |
BSBWHS418 |
Assist with managing WHS compliance of contractors |
BSBWRT411 |
Write complex documents |
BSBPMG420 |
Apply project scope management techniques |
BSBLDR411 |
Demonstrate leadership in the workplace |