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Work Health and Safety

Wanting a career that really makes a difference in the workplace and could even save lives? Work Health and Safety could be a rewarding choice for you.

Why Get Qualified in Work Health and Safety?

Every workplace in Australia is required to uphold Work Health and Safety practices, so there is a great demand for highly skilled officers across the country.  Receive a qualification in Work Health and Safety and you could open the door to more senior and higher-paying roles.

Passionate about looking after others? Health and safety officers play a very important role protecting the safety and wellness of employees across a diverse range of industries. With a career in Health and Safety, you can make a positive impact on how the workplace affects employees and how emergencies are handled if they arise.

Wanting to kickstart a career or change career path? A qualification in Work Health and Safety from TAFE will help you open the door to employment as:

  • a Work Health and Safety Officer,
  • Systems Officer
  • or Assistant.

As these roles are in demand across all sorts of workplaces and industries, the career possibilities are wide-ranging. You could find yourself working in mining, construction, transport, agriculture, nursing and human resources - just to name a few! 

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    Elevated Work Platform (EWP) Skill Set

    State ID KAA21
    Operate an elevating work platform safely in accordance with industry standards.
    Campuses
    • Kalgoorlie

    Study Modes
    • Workplace

    First Aid Skill Set

    State ID KAD56

    Learn to provide a first aid response in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.

    Campuses
    • Moora
    • Merredin
    • Northam

    Study Modes
    • Online and on campus

    Infrastructure Ready Skill Set

    State ID AE388

    Start a rewarding and challenging career in the civil construction industry

    Prepare yourself for entry level roles for infrastructure projects.
    Campuses
    • Technology Park (Geraldton)

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Lead WHS Risk Management Skill Set

    State ID KAD87

    The Skill Set also involves communicating with stakeholders throughout the process and is relevant to those in an organisation who provide specialised knowledge and guidance to a range of personnel when leading the management of WHS risks.

    Campuses
    • Geraldton

    Study Modes
    • Online

    Licence to Operate a Forklift Truck Skill Set

    State ID KAD42

    Forklift is considered high risk work and you will attain the skills required to manoeuver goods in a variety of industries including manufacturing, transport, mining and production industries.

    Please note:
    A workSafe fee of $86 will apply to this course....

    Campuses

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Licence to Operate a Forklift Truck Skill Set

    State ID KAA09

    Forklift is considered high risk work, and you will attain the skills required to manoeuver goods in a variety of industries including manufacturing, transport, mining and production industries.

    Campuses
    • Kalgoorlie

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Mine Site Preparation Skill Set

    State ID KAC41

    Start a career in the growing mining or construction industry.

    Gain the essential tickets and training to get you ready to work in mining or construction.
    Campuses
    • Kalgoorlie

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Provide First Aid Skill Set

    State ID KAC64

    Be ready for almost anything.

    These essential first aid skills will prepare you for emergency health situations at home, in the workplace or beyond. Learn about first aid, manual handling, risk management, poisons and more.
    Campuses

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Traffic Management Skill Set

    State ID KAC50

    Slowing down cars can speed up your earning.

    Keep your colleagues and the general public safe while on public roads where traffic is being managed. Your skills could be required in public administration and safety, construction, transport and beyond.
    Campuses

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    White Card Skill Set

    State ID KAA19

    Compliance has never been simpler.

    Upon successful completion of this skill set, individuals will receive their White Card, along with skills and knowledge to keep themselves and others safe on-site. A White Card confirms that you have completed General Construction Induction training.
    Campuses

    Study Modes
    • On campus