Overview
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The Diploma of Work Health and Safety will assist you in effective WHS risk management and train you to lead response and incident investigation. You will also learn to develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability and the environment.
Course structure
Students typically attend one evening a week. Evening classes run every Tuesday night from 6pm to 9pm. Classes won’t run in a week with a public holiday.
Elective units have been chosen by Holmesglen based on feedback from industry as well as subject matter experts. If you have already completed other elective units, these may contribute towards completion of this course.
ASSESSMENT
Assessments are designed to provide learners with opportunities to demonstrate they have attained the required skills and knowledge using a range of practically based activities and tasks, as required by recognised standards.
SUBJECTS
| Unit code |
Name |
| BSBWHS513 |
Lead WHS risk management |
| BSBWHS515 |
Lead initial response to and investigate WHS incidents |
| BSBWHS516 |
Contribute to developing, implementing and maintaining an organisation's WHS management system |
| BSBWHS519 |
Lead the development and use of WHS risk management tools |
| BSBWHS522 |
Manage WHS consultation and participation processes |
| BSBWHS512 |
Contribute to managing work-related psychological health and safety |
| BSBWHS514 |
Manage WHS compliance of contractors |
| BSBWHS517 |
Contribute to managing a WHS information system |
| BSBSUS511 |
Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability |
| BSBAUD512 |
Lead quality audits |
| Code | Name |
|---|
| BSBWHS513 | Lead WHS risk management |
| BSBWHS515 | Lead initial response to and investigate WHS incidents |
| BSBWHS516 | Contribute to developing, implementing and maintaining an organisation's WHS management system |
| BSBWHS519 | Lead the development and use of WHS risk management tools |
| BSBWHS522 | Manage WHS consultation and participation processes |
| BSBWHS512 | Contribute to managing work-related psychological health and safety |
| BSBWHS514 | Manage WHS compliance of contractors |
| BSBWHS517 | Contribute to managing a WHS information system |
| BSBSUS511 | Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability |
| BSBAUD512 | Lead quality audits |
Entry requirements
A good command of the English language, both written and verbal, is recommended*
Minimum 18 Years of age*
All BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety core units or equivalent competencies. Equivalent competencies are predecessors to the following units which have been mapped as equivalent.
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
Prior to enrollment or commencement of training you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training interview. These will assist with determining your suitability to the course, verify your training plan, and identify and learning support needs.
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RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING
You may be able to shorten the length of your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Holmesglen. Read more about Recognition of Prior Learning, Credits and Advanced Standing.
Outcomes
QUALIFICATION AND RECOGNITION
On completion of this course, you will receive the Certificate of BSB51319 Diploma in Work Health and Safety.
PATHWAYS
BSB60619 Advanced Diploma of Work Health and Safety
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
OHS/WHS manager
OHS/WHS manager
human resources manager
OHS/WHS consultant and advisor
OHS/WHS practitioner
How to apply
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RECRUITMENT
Holmesglen may engage third parties to recruit students on behalf of the institute. Third party recruiters receive a commission and this will not impact on your fees.
Find out more about your rights and obligations as a student and the services we provide at Holmesglen.
Fees
| Tuition fees (GST exempt) |
Cost |
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| Full Fee | $7,050 | |
| Government subsidised | $2,303 | |
| Mandatory Materials and Activities fees * (GST inc) |
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| Materials fee | $0 | |
| Activities fee | $0 | |
Holmesglen tuition fees shown are all inclusive and indicative of the cost to complete the entire course.
These are indicative fees only. Your fees will be calculated on your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.
Find out more about paying your fees and our payment options