BSB41419

Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

Enhance your skills with this mid-level qualification in workplace health and safety. You will be guided through your education to achieve success with potential employment opportunities in roles such as safety inspector, human resources assistant or payroll officer.

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WAYS TO STUDY Online

NEXT INTAKE Start date: 28 Jan 2025 Duration: up to 18 months View all intakes

WHAT YOU'LL PAY

Full Fee

$2,880

Course overview

Upgrade your skills and knowledge in work health and safety with this mid-level qualification. This qualification will give you specialised skills to seek work as a safety inspector or human resources assistant.

Qualified safety inspectors are highly employable with over 91 percent in full time roles. In addition to this, over the next few years there is expected to be strong growth in available opportunities.

This qualification is built specifically to give you specialised skills and knowledge in areas including assisting with responding to incidents, contribution to implementing and maintaining WHS consultation, and participation processes and assist with compliance with WHS laws.

Successfully completing this program will provide you with the specialised skills and knowledge to enter the workforce within work health and safety as a safety officer.

What can I do?

Work Health and Safety (WHS) Systems Officer
Payroll Officer
Human Resources Assistant

Course outcome:

BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

Recognition of experience

Your years of industry experience count for something. With our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) we can help you fill in your gaps in knowledge to gain or upgrade your qualifications faster.

What you will study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 5 elective units from the list below.

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
BSBWHS412

Assist with workplace compliance with WHS laws

UNIT CODE :
BSBWHS412

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assist with establishing and maintaining workplace compliance with work health and safety (WHS) laws.
UNIT NAME
Assist with workplace compliance with WHS laws

UNIT CODE
BSBWHS413

Contribute to implementation and maintenance of WHS consultation and participation processes

UNIT CODE :
BSBWHS413

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to contribute to implementing and maintaining work health and safety (WHS) consultation and participation as prescribed in legislation.
UNIT NAME
Contribute to implementation and maintenance of WHS consultation and participation processes

UNIT CODE
BSBWHS414

Contribute to WHS risk management

UNIT CODE :
BSBWHS414

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to contribute to WHS risk management, which includes the processes for identifying work health and safety (WHS) hazards and assessing and controlling the risk relating to those identified hazards.
UNIT NAME
Contribute to WHS risk management

UNIT CODE
BSBWHS415

Contribute to implementing WHS management systems

UNIT CODE :
BSBWHS415

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to contribute to implementing a plan for a work health and safety management system (WHSMS) that applies to own role.
UNIT NAME
Contribute to implementing WHS management systems

UNIT CODE
BSBWHS416

Contribute to workplace incident response

UNIT CODE :
BSBWHS416

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assist with actions and activities performed in response to workplace incidents according to work health and safety (WHS) legislative and organisational requirements.
UNIT NAME
Contribute to workplace incident response

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
BSBINS401

Analyse and present research information

UNIT CODE :
BSBINS401

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to collect, organise, analyse and present information using available systems and sources. This includes identifying research requirements and sources of information, evaluating the quality and reliability of the information, and preparing and producing reports.
UNIT NAME
Analyse and present research information

UNIT CODE
BSBCMM411

Make presentations

UNIT CODE :
BSBCMM411

Unit description :
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to prepare, deliver and review presentations for target audiences.
UNIT NAME
Make presentations

UNIT CODE
BSBLDR411

Demonstrate leadership in the workplace

UNIT CODE :
BSBLDR411

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to lead teams and individuals by modelling high standards of conduct to reflect the organisation's standards and values.
UNIT NAME
Demonstrate leadership in the workplace

UNIT CODE
BSBWRT411

Write complex documents

UNIT CODE :
BSBWRT411

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, draft and finalise complex documents.
UNIT NAME
Write complex documents

UNIT CODE
BSBWHS419

Contribute to implementing WHS monitoring processes

UNIT CODE :
BSBWHS419

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to contribute to monitoring a range of physical agents and conditions relating to work health and safety (WHS) in the workplace. It involves the use of a range of measuring devices to collect, interpret and report on workplace information and data in relation to those physical agents and conditions.
UNIT NAME
Contribute to implementing WHS monitoring processes

Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.

Ways to study

Choose your study location

Online self-directed

All of your study will be done online and you can work through your studies at your own pace. You can access your learning materials 24/7 through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more
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STUDY MODE	START DATE	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Online self-directed	28 Jan 2025	up to 18 months	Part time Self directed study 10 hours per week	Full fee: $2,880 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Online self-directed Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 100% On Campus Time 0% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 28 Jan 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. up to 18 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time Self directed study 10 hours per week The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $2,880 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Self-paced Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Online self-directed	14 Jul 2025	up to 18 months	Part time Self directed study 10 hours per week	Full fee: $2,880 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Online self-directed Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 100% On Campus Time 0% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 14 Jul 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. up to 18 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time Self directed study 10 hours per week The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $2,880 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Self-paced Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

You will be able to access your learning materials 24 hours a day, seven days a week, from the first day of your study period for the relevant units of competency. You must be enrolled to access your learning materials.

Online self-directed study allows you to enjoy the freedom and flexibility of choosing when and where you study. Direct your own learning with all your study materials online, allowing you to manage your own workload and fit your studies around your lifestyle. Learn more

Online virtual classroom study allows you to enjoy the freedom of choosing where you study, with no on-campus commitments. Virtual classes are delivered online, to a scheduled timetable, allowing you to interact with fellow students and high-quality educators from the comfort of a location that best suits you. You will be expected to undertake additional self-directed study in order to complete the course requirements. Learn more

Online with on campus practical allows you to enjoy the freedom and flexibility of choosing when and where you study to complete the online component of your course followed up by a scheduled practical component on campus.

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Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (BSB41419)

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Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

COURSE CODE: BSB41419

Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help.

Payment plan

If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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Upfront payment

This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.

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Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Selection criteria

In order to satisfactorily complete the assessment tasks it is recommended that you have access to a workplace with operational policies, procedures and systems. It is also recommended that you are currently, or have recently been, employed in a Work Health and Safety related role.

Resources required

It is recommended that you have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect, and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. This equipment and software is available for use at all TAFE Queensland locations.

An internet connection and a computer with a camera and audio is required for the online component of this course.

Assessment methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.

Pathways

University pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

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How to apply

Direct application

If you're ready to get started, simply hit the Apply Now button on your preferred course information page and get your application underway online.

Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit transfers

Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.

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