Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

You will gain fundamental knowledge in workplace health and safety, including compliance requirements, risk management, WHS consultation and participation process and implementation of WHS management systems.

You will gain competencies in:

writing complex documents contributing to implementing WHS monitoring processes assisting with managing WHS compliance of contractors contributing to workplace incident response showing leadership in the workplace implementing and monitoring environmentally sustainable work practices.

This qualification reflects the role of workers who apply a broad knowledge base and well developed skills in a wide variety of contexts and may include coordinators, advisors and facilitators.

To be awarded the BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety, a student must successfully complete a total of ten (10) units of competency, comprising of:

• five (5) core units, and;
• five (5) elective units, of which:
• three (3) units must be selected from Group A, and;
• two (2) units may be selected as follows:
• both units may be selected from Group A, Group B or any currently endorsed Training Package qualification or accredited course at the same Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level, and;
• one (1) unit may be selected from a Certificate III or Diploma, from any currently endorsed Training Package qualification or accredited course.

In addition, electives must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the AQF alignment, contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome as well as be approved by the Polytechnic.

Course structure and units

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

ELECTIVE UNITS

Group A

• BSBWRT401 - Write complex documents
• BSBWHS418 - Assist with managing WHS compliance of contractors
• BSBWHS419 - Contribute to implementing WHS monitoring processes

Group B

• BSBMGT401 - Show leadership in the workplace
• BSBSUS401 - Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

Recognition of Prior Learning and/or Credit Transfers for Course Structure:

Previous completion of units at the Polytechnic or any other Registered Training Organisation and/or previous attainment of skills and knowledge may be credited towards this course. Units must satisfy the completion rules of the qualification and be assessed as appropriate by the Polytechnic.

Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course. Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.

If you do not meet the minimum requirements you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. We also encourage you to explore our study pathways to help you reach your goal.

Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency.

Entry requirements

Prior to enrolment, all applicants will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment to assist with determining eligibility and to identify learning support needs.

Pathways from VU courses

There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.

Find out more about pathways and credits.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

You may be able to complete your qualification sooner through formal recognition of your existing skills. This is known as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

To receive RPL, we assess your previous work, education and life experiences against recognised qualifications. Applications for RPL can be made prior to enrolling.

Call us on 1300 TAFE VP (1300 823 387) to discuss RPL options with the course manager.

This qualification is suitable for people working in a work health and safety (WHS) role who may or may not work under supervision. Potential participants in this course may provide leadership and guidance to others and have some limited responsibility for the output of others.

The qualification reflects the role of workers who apply a broad knowledge base and well-developed skills in a wide variety of contexts and may include coordinators, advisors and facilitators.