Students must have attained the five core units from the BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (WHS) or equivalent competencies before studying this course.

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

Applicants must provide a certified copy of their Certificate IV in WHS or certified copy of their 5 WHS units.

Applicants must also complete an online literacy and numeracy assessment. Based on the test outcome, students may be identified as requiring internal support services.

Recommended

It is highly recommended that you have:

• knowledge of current WHS legislation and its practical application in the workplace.
• the ability to read, write and interpret a range of documentation
• a strong level of computer literacy skills – including the ability to use search engines, library databases and skills to compile electronic documents using software applications (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel),
• the ability to conduct research, analyse your findings, and present information in assignment-style assessments.

Please note this list should be used as a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.

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Online study

Students are required to be currently working with a minimum 4 years work experience to apply.

For non-trainees, this course is mostly delivered online. Students completing the online study option will enrol into and complete 1 unit at a time, with progress monitored by their lecturer. This can be done at a pace suitable to you but for each unit you have 3 months to complete, so we recommend you use our schedule provided to you at enrolment to assist you in avoiding having to re-enrol in the unit.

The nature of online study can involve a significant investment of time and the ability to be a focused, self-motivated learner. You should consider your personal circumstances and past study history before committing to study online. Find out more in our online study info pack below.

Online study info pack (334 KB) (PDF document - opens in a new tab)

Demonstration of practical skills
Students must be able to demonstrate oral communication and group interaction skills to achieve this qualification. You will be required to organise team scenarios and participate in group simulated activities. You may choose to perform these activities with work colleagues who can participate and support you in oral communication roleplays with past work experience, or with family, neighbours, or friends, depending on your personal circumstances.

Software and equipment
Your study will use online software including Blackboard, Excel and Word, with access provided to you after enrolment. You will need to have intermediate computer skills and technical requirements for at-home study. If you don’t have access to a computer and WiFi at home, we recommend using our library computers during library hours. You will also need to use MS Teams (or YouTube) for recording role play assessments.
   

On campus attendance

Optional on campus lecturing and tutorials are offered in addition to your online learning. You are welcome to join us during the specified time, it's flexible, there's no need to come to every class, you may pop in for an hour or two, however, it's highly recommended that you arrive early, so you don't miss out on the lectures. 

There will be lecturer support, tutorials and lectures, plus you can interact with other students. There is no additional fee. This is a great opportunity to complete the assessment in the classroom. Please note - you should attempt to engage consultation with your work colleagues to gain on site practical experience. Please be mindful that this is a share environment, therefore, be considerate of others when having general discussions. 

Once you've enrolled, class dates, times and the classroom number will be advertised on Blackboard. 

You can also get access to the lecturers by email, phone or in person by appointment. Contact details for the lecturers will also be available in Blackboard after you've enrolled.