Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

Qualification
National Code:
BSB41412
State Code:
J346
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0613 - Public Health
Original TGA Release Date
13/04/2013
Approved Date
26/02/2013
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
470
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
13/04/2013
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
3.00 13/04/2013 Current Approved
Description

This qualification is suitable for people working in a work health and safety (WHS) role who may or may not work under supervision. They may provide leadership and guidance to others and have some limited responsibility for the output of others.

The qualification reflects the role of workers who apply a broad knowledge base and well-developed skills in a wide variety of contexts and may include coordinators, advisors and facilitators.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 10
5 core unitsplus
5 elective units of which:

at least 3 units must be from Group A below
the remaining units may be from:
Group A or Group B below
any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course at the same qualification level or, if not listed below, 1 elective unit may be selected from a Certificate III or a Diploma.

The elective units chosen must be relevant to the work outcome and meet industry needs.

Core units

BSBWHS402A Assist with compliance with WHS laws
BSBWHS403A Contribute to implementing and maintaining WHS consultation and participation processes
BSBWHS404A Contribute to WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control
BSBWHS405A Contribute to implementing and maintaining WHS management systems
BSBWHS406A Assist with responding to incidents

Elective units

Group A

BSBCMM401A Make a presentation
BSBPMG522A Undertake project work
BSBRES401A Analyse and present research information
BSBSUS301A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
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
PUAWER002B Ensure workplace emergency prevention procedures, systems and processes are implemented

Group B

BSBINN301A Promote innovation in a team environment
BSBMGT401A Show leadership in the workplace
BSBMGT403A Implement continuous improvement
BSBWRT401A Write complex documents
TAEASS301B Contribute to assessment
TAEDEL301A Provide work skill instruction
1. Core Units

All five (5) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WE724 BSBWHS402A Assist with compliance with WHS laws 40 Unit of competency
WE728 BSBWHS406A Assist with responding to incidents 30 Unit of competency
WE725 BSBWHS403A Contribute to implementing and maintaining WHS consultation and participation processes 40 Unit of competency
WE727 BSBWHS405A Contribute to implementing and maintaining WHS management systems 50 Unit of competency
WE726 BSBWHS404A Contribute to WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control 40 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

At least three (3) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D0971 BSBRES401A Analyse and present research information 40 Unit of competency
WE729 BSBWHS407A Assist with claims management, rehabilitation and return-to-work programs 40 Unit of competency
WE730 BSBWHS408A Assist with effective WHS management of contractors 30 Unit of competency
WE731 BSBWHS409A Assist with workplace monitoring processes 50 Unit of competency
WE732 BSBWHS410A Contribute to work-related health and safety measures and initiatives 15 Unit of competency
D5573 PUAWER002B Ensure workplace emergency prevention procedures, systems and processes are implemented 15 Unit of competency
D1022 BSBSUS301A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices 40 Unit of competency
D0631 BSBCMM401A Make a presentation 30 Unit of competency
WG182 BSBPMG522A Undertake project work 45 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

The remaining units may be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S7786 TAEASS301B Contribute to assessment 10 Unit of competency
D0843 BSBMGT403A Implement continuous improvement 50 Unit of competency
D0758 BSBINN301A Promote innovation in a team environment 30 Unit of competency
WA870 TAEDEL301A Provide work skill instruction 40 Unit of competency
D0841 BSBMGT401A Show leadership in the workplace 50 Unit of competency
D1056 BSBWRT401A Write complex documents 50 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D157 BSB41407 Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AVW3 BSB41415 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

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