Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Work Health Safety
Certificate IV in Work Health Safety
Qualification
National Code:
DEF43315
DEF43315
State Code:
AWW1
AWW1
TGA Status:
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status:
Deleted
Deleted
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0613 - Public Health
Original TGA Release Date
22/10/2015
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Stream of Study
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
0
Duration
Unspecified
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/10/2015
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 22/10/2015 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification allows for the attainment of competencies in Work Health Safety.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Ten (10) units of competency are required for this qualification:- six (6) core units
- four (4) elective units
Choose a minimum of two (2) electives from the list below.
Choose the remaining two (2) electives from the list below or from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.
All elective units selected from outside this qualification must reflect the occupational and learning outcomes of this AQF qualification level. Seek further advice on selecting imported units of competency in the DEF Implementation Guide.
Where a prerequisite unit is attached to an elective unit it is identified by this symbol ∟.
The prerequisite units attached to any of the elective units must be undertaken and are additional to the number of elective units required for the qualification.
Elective units selected must not duplicate content already covered by other units in this qualification.
1. Core Units
All six (6) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUI25 | BSBWHS402 | Assist with compliance with WHS laws | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVO59 | DEFWHS016 | Conduct work health and safety inspections | 0 | Unit of competency |
| AUL09 | BSBWHS404 | Contribute to WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D0995 | BSBRSK401A | Identify risk and apply risk management processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUL17 | BSBWHS401 | Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVR17 | DEFGEN012 | Provide technical advice | 0 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A General Elective Units
At least two (2) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWX3 | DEF42512 | Certificate IV in Work Health Safety | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
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