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BSB51319 Diploma of Work Health and Safety

BSB51319 Diploma of Work Health and Safety

National ID BSB51319 State ID BEQ9

Increase your knowledge and your value in any workplace.

With the Diploma of Work Health and Safety you'll further develop and refine your knowledge and skills in work safety, compliance and risk management, and well as leadership.

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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. 

CampusesGeraldton.

When Available all year round.

Study Mode Online.

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.

Important information

Select your preferred campus and apply

Available all year round, 2024

Details

When Available all year round, 2024
Where Geraldton
How Self Paced External

Units and fees

To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete ten (10) units of competence, comprising five (5) core and five (5) elective units selected from the options provided below. 

For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
BSBWHS513 Lead WHS risk management $81.00 $18.51
BSBWHS515 Lead initial response to and investigate WHS incidents $97.20 $18.51
BSBWHS516 Contribute to developing, implementing and maintaining an organisation's WHS management system $81.00 $18.51
BSBWHS519 Lead the development and use of WHS risk management tools $48.60 $18.51
BSBWHS522 Manage WHS consultation and participation processes $81.00 $18.51

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 General fee Resource fee
Contribute to managing work-related psychological health and safety
$72.90 $18.51
Manage WHS compliance of contractors
$56.70 $18.51
Contribute to managing a WHS information system
$81.00 $18.51
Manage WHS hazards associated with maintenance and use of plant
$81.00 $18.51
Manage implementation of emergency procedures
$64.80 $18.51
Implement and evaluate system of work for managing hazardous chemicals
$56.70 $18.51

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 General fee Resource fee
Coordinate rehabilitation and return to work programs
$48.60 $18.51
Ensure a safe workplace for a work area
$81.00 $18.51

Unit Selection - Imported

If all elective units have not been selected from the previous lists then a unit may be selected from the list below.

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs
$64.80 $18.51

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 2024, students born on or after 1 July 2006 who are at least 15 years old in 2024) 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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