Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Work Health and Safety
Diploma of Work Health and Safety
BSB51312
J347
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 18/12/2012 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification is suitable for people who coordinate and maintain the work health and safety (WHS) program in an organisation. It reflects the role of practitioners who apply a substantial knowledge base and well-developed skills in a wide variety of WHS contexts.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 95 core unitsplus
4 elective units of which:
at least 3 units must be Group A below
the remaining elective unit 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, from a Certificate IV or an Advanced Diploma.
The elective units chosen must be relevant to the work outcome and meet industry needs.
Core units
BSBWHS502A Manage effective WHS consultation and participation processes
BSBWHS503A Contribute to the systematic management of WHS risk
BSBWHS504A Manage WHS hazards and risks
BSBWHS505A Investigate WHS incidents
BSBWHS506A Contribute to developing, implementing and maintaining WHS management systems
Elective units
Group A
BSBHRM509A Manage rehabilitation or return to work programs
BSBWHS410A Contribute to work-related health and safety measures and initiatives
BSBWHS507A Contribute to managing WHS information systems
BSBWHS508A Manage WHS hazards associated with plant
BSBWHS509A Facilitate the development and use of hazard-management tools
CHCFAM504C Respond to and contain critical incidents
PUAWER003B Manage and monitor workplace emergency procedures, equipment and other resources
OR
BSBWHS510A Contribute to implementing emergency procedures
Group B
BSBINN601B Manage organisational change
BSBMGT502B Manage people performance
BSBMGT516C Facilitate continuous improvement
BSBSUS501A Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability
BSBWHS408A Assist with effective WHS management of contractors
BSBWHS409A Assist with workplace monitoring processes
TAEDEL401A Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning
1. Core Units
All five (5) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WE738 | BSBWHS506A | Contribute to developing, implementing and maintaining WHS management systems | 50 | Unit of competency |
| WE735 | BSBWHS503A | Contribute to the systematic management of WHS risk | 50 | Unit of competency |
| WE737 | BSBWHS505A | Investigate WHS incidents | 60 | Unit of competency |
| WE734 | BSBWHS502A | Manage effective WHS consultation and participation processes | 50 | Unit of competency |
| WE736 | BSBWHS504A | Manage WHS hazards and risks | 50 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
At least three (3) units must be chosen from Group A.
Note: PUAWER003B OR BSBWHS510A may be chosen, NOT both.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WE742 | BSBWHS510A | Contribute to implementing emergency procedures | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WE739 | BSBWHS507A | Contribute to managing WHS information systems | 50 | Unit of competency |
| WE732 | BSBWHS410A | Contribute to work-related health and safety measures and initiatives | 15 | Unit of competency |
| WE741 | BSBWHS509A | Facilitate the development and use of hazard-management tools | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D5574 | PUAWER003B | Manage and monitor workplace emergency procedures, equipment and other resources | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D0741 | BSBHRM509A | Manage rehabilitation or return to work programs | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WE740 | BSBWHS508A | Manage WHS hazards associated with plant | 50 | Unit of competency |
| WC915 | CHCFAM504C | Respond to and contain critical incidents | 50 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
The remaining unit 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WE730 | BSBWHS408A | Assist with effective WHS management of contractors | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WE731 | BSBWHS409A | Assist with workplace monitoring processes | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D1023 | BSBSUS501A | Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D4868 | BSBMGT516C | Facilitate continuous improvement | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D4866 | BSBINN601B | Manage organisational change | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D0846 | BSBMGT502B | Manage people performance | 50 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D175 | BSB51307 | Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVV6 | BSB51315 | Diploma of Work Health and Safety | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
All core units in BSB41412 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety or equivalent competencies:
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
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