At a glance
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.
JOB PROSPECTS
- Work Health and Safety (WHS) Systems Officer
- Payroll Officer
- Human Resources Assistant
COURSE OUTCOME
BSB41415 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
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.
TAFE Queensland is a proud recipient of Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) funding and is a registered provider in the CSQ Higher Level Skills Program – this course is subsidised under this program. It is important to note only eligible participants may receive funding for eligible courses. Learn more about eligibility criteria.
At TAFE Queensland we believe in providing quality pathways to further education opportunities. Continue to advance your career with further study options that will open up more exciting employment opportunities in work health and safety.
Units
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 5 elective units from the list below.
| UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
Note: Not all electives are available at all campuses.
| UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
|---|---|---|
| North and Far North Queensland | ||
| BSBWHS407A |
Assist with claims management, rehabilitation and return-to-work programs | |
| BSBWHS408A |
Assist with effective WHS management of contractors | |
| BSBWHS409A |
Assist with workplace monitoring processes | |
| BSBWHS410A |
Contribute to work-related health and safety measures and initiatives | |
| BSBSUS301A |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | |
| Sunshine Coast / Wide Bay Burnett | ||
| BSBWHS410 |
Contribute to work-related health and safety measures and initiatives | |
| BSBRES401 |
Analyse and present research information | |
| BSBMGT401 |
Show leadership in the workplace | |
| PUAWER002B |
Ensure workplace emergency prevention procedures, systems and processes are implemented | |
| BSBWHS408 |
Assist with effective WHS management of contractors | |
| Other | ||
| BSBWHS508 |
Manage WHS hazards associated with plant | |
| BSBSUS301A |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | |
Note: Not all electives are available at all campuses.
Ways to study
Studying on campus is a great way to enjoy the benefits of face-to-face education in a way that is far removed from a typical school. No matter which campus you choose, you know that you will be learning in an adult environment where you will be respected and nurtured. Attend a campus to learn face-to-face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces; such as a classroom, workshop, laboratory or simulated environments, or interact with teachers using real-time video or web conference tools.
What you need to know about studying on campus
Courses delivered on campus may have a combination of online and classroom based learning. Students studying full time should allow up to 16 hours per week of personal study time to complete the course requirements.
Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of choosing when and where you study. Direct your own learning with all your study materials online, and interact with your teacher using online video or web conferencing tools. Access your learning space 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and be supported by high-quality educators who are devoted to your outcomes.
What you need to know about studying online
Intake
For most online courses study is structured into fixed intakes that have set durations of 12 weeks from the study commencement date. You will be able to access your learning materials from the first day of the study period. You must be enrolled to be able to access your learning materials. To ensure you can manage your study load, we recommend limiting your workload to no more than 2 units of competency per intake. In some circumstances, you may be required/able to complete 3 units per intake.
Other online courses such as nursing have different intakes, durations, and workload structures.
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.
Learn more about university pathways
Payment options
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.
Upfront payment
Applying for a course does not guarantee you a place in that course. Your place is only guaranteed once you enrol into units. Enrolling means that you are committing yourself to study, and to paying the associated fees. The tuition fees and applicable charges are required to be paid at enrolment or by scheduled instalment dates either by yourself, a nominated third party (e.g. your employer), or as identified within a contract for delivery of TAFE Queensland training.
Payment plan
If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.
Important Information
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 relate 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, Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Flash Player. This equipment and software is available for use at all TAFE Queensland locations.
Need to know
Funding is available for eligible students for the Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (Online) program. To be eligible for CSQ funding students must be: an existing worker in the Building and Construction Industry; and have one month or more employment relationship with their current employer. This can be a full-time, part-time or casual contract of employment. A letter from the student's current employer, confirming the above, must be provided as evidence prior to enrolment. Please contact us on 1300 656 188 to determine your eligibility.
When studying online it is strongly recommended students follow the preferred order of study and enrol in no more than two units per intake, unless otherwise advised.
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.
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.
How to apply
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. Getting recognition for the skills you've gained from the workplace or previous learning means less study time for you, and getting the paper to prove you're qualified a whole lot sooner. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.
Get started with TAFE Queensland
If you have read and understood the student rules, refund policy, understand your fees and payment options, have a Unique Student Identifier (USI) and checked you meet the entry requirements and selection criteria for this course, you're ready to get started.
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.
Learn more about university pathways