Certificate IV in Workplace Health and Safety

Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety Course

This programme trains and qualifies learners working in a Work Health and Safety (WHS) role to provide effective safety leadership and guidance to others at work.  The qualification reflects the wide scope of people who do this work and learners can include managers, team leaders, coordinators, advisors and issuers. 

Learners will be trained to apply WHS in the context of a well-developed understanding, knowledge and skill, of the work and/or workplace, assuring productivity through the implementation of effective health and safety systems.

The qualification is also suited to newcomers to the industry looking to secure a unique skill base and commence a successful career within Work Health and Safety.

At our training centre, you can gain essential skills and knowledge through a variety of courses, including Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety, Certificate III in Driving Operations, and Certificate II in Surface Extraction Operations, which will equip you with the expertise needed for a successful career in industries such as civil construction, drilling operations, and resources and infrastructure work.

Purpose

This qualification is relevant to individuals working in a work health and safety (WHS) role who provide a broad range of technical knowledge and skills, and have some limited responsibility for the output of others. It applies to those working as supervisors, WHS personnel, and workers in other WHS-related roles who manage risks effectively, apply relevant WHS laws, and contribute to WHS within the workplace in known or changing contexts with established parameters.

Course content

Packaging rules for the course content involve:

5 Core Units

• BSBWHS412 Assist with workplace compliance with WHS laws
• BSBWHS413 Contribute to implementation and maintenance of WHS consultation and participation processes
• BSBWHS414 Contribute to WHS risk management
• BSBWHS415 Contribute to implementing WHS management systems
• BSBWHS416 Contribute to workplace incident response

5 Elective Units

Options:

• 3 chosen from Group A | The remaining two units may be chosen from group A or B or any similar level currently endorsed qualifications

Group A

• BSBINS401 Analyse and present research information
• BSBWHS417 Assist with managing WHS implications of return to work
• BSBWHS418 Assist with managing WHS compliance of contractors

Group B

• BSBCMM411 Make presentations
• BSBSUS411 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
• BSBSTR402 Implement continuous improvements