BSB51319 Diploma of Work Health and Safety
Embrace roles in Work Health and Safety
Gain the skills to design and oversee safety programs, and formulate responses to organisational policy.
Acquire skills to coordinate and maintain a WHS system, investigate incidents, manage risks, enhance employee health, and improve legislative compliance, productivity, efficiency, and morale across your workplace.
This course is low fee* for residents of Western Australia and temporary residents holding certain visa types. An annual fee cap of $400 for those aged 15-24 or concession holders or $1,200 for everyone else, applies to this course. Some eligibility conditions apply for the low fee training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs for more information.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training.
Online study is available for this course. Be sure to check the study requirements tab for information about studying this course using eCampus including study assistance and our helpful online study guide, then use the apply now link where you see the online study option.
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Overview
Where Thornlie
When Continuous enrolment
How Online
When you complete the Diploma of Work Health and Safety you can expect to be a valued addition to any organisation as a compliance officer, or WHS manager.
- coordinate and maintain a WHS system or program
- investigate incidents
- manage risks
- manage and improve employee health and wellness across your workplace
- improve legislative compliance, productivity, efficiency, and morale
In order to make an informed choice about the suitability of this course, you must take into account the essential skills and knowledge required to undertake this study.
It is highly recommended that you have:
- knowledge and experience 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),
- good teamwork skills and the ability to work independently
- the ability to conduct research, analyse your findings, and present information in assignment-style assessments
- good written and oral communication skills
- good attention to detail
- access to other co-workers, or those who can participate and support you in oral communication roleplays, as this is a part of the unit of competency requirements
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All year round
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSBWHS513 Lead WHS risk management | $81.00 | $24.00 | $31.25 |
| BSBWHS515 Lead initial response to and investigate WHS incidents | $97.20 | $28.80 | $31.25 |
| BSBWHS516 Contribute to developing, implementing and maintaining an organisation's WHS management system | $81.00 | $24.00 | $31.25 |
| BSBWHS519 Lead the development and use of WHS risk management tools | $48.60 | $14.40 | $31.25 |
| BSBWHS522 Manage WHS consultation and participation processes | $81.00 | $24.00 | $31.25 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
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$72.90 | $21.60 | $31.25 |
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$56.70 | $16.80 | $31.25 |
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$81.00 | $24.00 | $31.25 |
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$81.00 | $24.00 | $31.25 |
|
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$64.80 | $19.20 | $31.25 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.
All year round
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSBWHS513 Lead WHS risk management | $81.00 | $24.00 | $31.25 |
| BSBWHS515 Lead initial response to and investigate WHS incidents | $97.20 | $28.80 | $31.25 |
| BSBWHS516 Contribute to developing, implementing and maintaining an organisation's WHS management system | $81.00 | $24.00 | $31.25 |
| BSBWHS519 Lead the development and use of WHS risk management tools | $48.60 | $14.40 | $31.25 |
| BSBWHS522 Manage WHS consultation and participation processes | $81.00 | $24.00 | $31.25 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$72.90 | $21.60 | $31.25 |
|
|
$56.70 | $16.80 | $31.25 |
|
|
$81.00 | $24.00 | $31.25 |
|
|
$81.00 | $24.00 | $31.25 |
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $31.25 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.