BSB41419 – Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) knowledge is in-demand across most industries, this course will provide participants with the skills and knowledge to make them a valued addition to any organisation.

This training course is aimed at those individuals who may be working or wanting to work in the WHS field, enabling participants to gain a formal qualification in work, health and safety. It is designed to give learners comprehensive training to enable the provision of technical knowledge and skills needed to work effectively across a range of WHS contexts and provide leadership and guidance to others.

This course covers a broad range of health and safety functions and responsibilities in the workplace including identifying and managing risks effectively, applying relevant WHS laws, and contributing to WHS within the workplace.

Fire & Safety Australia (FSA) provides two modes of delivery of this qualification to allow flexibility and meet learner demand.

1. Blended Workshop and Online Elearning requires you, as the learner, to attend five (5) days of face-to-face training utilising theory and practical activities followed by self-paced distance online Elearning. All workshops are trainer-led with presentations and interactive activities. Workshops do not include assessment activities, further learning plus all assessments are completed through the Fire and Safety Australia’s Learner Portal over a 12-month enrolment period with online Q&A sessions and ongoing support available.
2. Distance Online Elearning requires you, as the learner, to complete all learning and assessments in Fire & Safety Australia’s Learner Portal over a 12-month enrolment period with online Q&A sessions and ongoing support available.

 Support is available for learners via email and by appointment.

• Implement and support the WHS management system.
• Prepare and advise workplace personnel on dealing with WHS issues.
• Understand WHS legislative requirements and assist with monitoring workplace compliance.
• Implement WHS initiatives and processes that support organisational WHS goals.
• Apply knowledge of risk assessment to contribute to the selection of risk-assessment techniques, tools and processes for common hazards
• Contribute to setting up and running of WHS consultation and participant processes

• Research and present information
• Complex document writing
• Assisting with the management of Contractor WHS requirements
• Implementing continuous improvement 
• Managing the implementation of emergency management procedures

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Prerequsites

Total number of units = 10 which is made up of 5 core and 5 elective units

Entry Requirements

• Sufficient digital, language, literacy and numeracy skills to complete the course (LLN testing to be completed on course application). A verifiable USI is also required.
• Computer or laptop with appropriate business software e.g., Microsoft Word, Acrobat Reader along with access to the internet.