BSB51319 Diploma of Work Health and Safety

National ID: BSB51319 State ID: BEQ9

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Find out if you've got what it takes to step into an in demand career managing workplace safety.

When you complete the Diploma of Work Health and Safety you can expect to be a valued addition to any organisation as a compliance officer, or WHS manager. You will gain the knowledge and skills to coordinate and maintain a WHS system or program, investigate incidents, manage risks, manage and improve employee health and wellness across your workplace, improve legislative compliance, productivity, efficiency, and morale.

This course is half price for everyone (excl. school students) as part of the Lower Fees, Local Skills initiative. Fees are also capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more here.

^ You’ll pay half price course fees on Lower fees, Local Skills qualifications, however please note other fees may apply such as for resources that are specifically needed for your course.

This course is eligible for a VET student loan. To see if you're eligible and to find more visit our Student Loans page.

Entrance requirements

School Leaver	Non-School Leaver	AQF
Completion of WACE General or ATAR (Minimum C Grades) or equivalent	Completion of WACE General or ATAR or equivalent (minimum C Grades)	Certificate III

All BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety core units or equivalent competencies.

Equivalent competencies are predecessors to the following units which are equivalent;

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

Important information

VET Student Loans

This qualification is eligible for the Commonwealth Government's VET Student Loan scheme. Eligible students can opt to defer the payment of all or part of their tuition fees by applying for a VET Student Loan. VET Student Loans will not be approved for students who do not meet eligibility requirements. Approved loans become a personal debt with the Commonwealth (HELP debt) until it is repaid.

For more information on VET Student Loans at Central Regional TAFE click here.

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Certification

Upon successful completion, students will be issued with a Diploma of Work Health and Safety.

Job opportunities

Job opportunities include:

Safety Inspector
Work Health and Safety Assistant
Work Health and Safety Systems Officers
Work Health and Safety Officer
Work Health and Safety Consultant

For more information about job and career pathways, visit JobOutlook(opens in a new tab) or Jobs and Skills WA

Please note: This list is a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.

Further Study

We offer a range of further study opportunities, view our course list here. (opens in a new tab)

Study options and how to apply

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Available all year round, 2023

Details

Many of our courses offer flexible learning options that provide you with the opportunity to study WHENEVER and WHEREVER suits you. Typically, flexible, and self-paced options are part-time and open for enrolment all year round, allowing you to start, enrol and study continuously.

Once you enrol into your chosen units, you will have six (6) months from the date of your enrolment to complete your study.

Duration	6 Months
When	Available all year round, 2023
Where	Geraldton
How	Self Paced External

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FEES

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Units and fees

Fee estimate instructions: Tick the boxes below for the number of units required for this course. A total fee estimate will appear in a table on the right hand side.

Units required: To achieve this qualification you must successfully complete ten (10) units of competence (5 core plus 5 elective units) from those listed below.

Core

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Resource fee
BSBWHS513	Lead WHS risk management	$81.00	$17.96
BSBWHS515	Lead initial response to and investigate WHS incidents	$97.20	$17.96
BSBWHS516	Contribute to developing, implementing and maintaining an organisation's WHS management system	$81.00	$17.96
BSBWHS519	Lead the development and use of WHS risk management tools	$48.60	$17.96
BSBWHS522	Manage WHS consultation and participation processes	$81.00	$17.96

Elective

Unit Selection - Group A

Select a minimum of three (3) elective units from the list below. A total of five (5) elective units must be selected to achieve the qualification.

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Resource fee
BSBWHS512	Contribute to managing work-related psychological health and safety	$72.90	$17.96
BSBWHS514	Manage WHS compliance of contractors	$56.70	$17.96
BSBWHS517	Contribute to managing a WHS information system	$81.00	$17.96
BSBWHS518	Manage WHS hazards associated with maintenance and use of plant	$81.00	$17.96
BSBWHS520	Manage implementation of emergency procedures	$64.80	$17.96
BSBWHS531	Implement and evaluate system of work for managing hazardous chemicals	$56.70	$17.96

Unit Selection - Group B

If all elective units have not been selected from the previous list then two (2) may be selected from the list below.

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Resource fee
BSBHRM530	Coordinate rehabilitation and return to work programs	$48.60	$17.96
BSBWHS521	Ensure a safe workplace for a work area	$81.00	$17.96

Unit Selection - Imported Unit

The following unit below may be selected as a substitute for any of the electives in the previous lists.

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Resource fee
BSBWHS411	Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs	$64.80	$17.96

Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.

Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
Secondary school aged persons (in 2023, students born on or after 1 July 2005 who are at least 15 years old in 2023) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.

More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700

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