BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

Award Course
This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding

Overview

This qualification is suitable for people working in a Work Health and Safety (WHS) role who work to 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.

Careers

This qualification will enable you to work in roles that oversee the health and safety of work environments, such as an WHS Officer, WHS Technician or as a Work Cover Inspector. WHS has a broad scope, addressing any place where people are engaged in employment, meaning there is a range of career opportunities within the sector.

Pathways

Further training opportunities exist after successful completion of this qualification via Diploma of Work Health and Safety.

Course Delivery

Flexible - Students will undertake self-paced learning in their own time and location. Workplace - Training will be delivered in the workplace.

Entry Requirements

Applicants are required to undertake a Pre-Training Review to help confirm the course is suitable. Applicants enrolling as an Apprentice/Trainee must have a registered training contract. Applicants must have access to a computer and the internet. Students must be employed and have access to a workplace where practical assessment observations can be undertaken. There will be an interview with teacher required, to confirm practical assessments can be carried out in the workplace.

Expected Time to Complete

1 Years

Units & Assessment
Core Units
Code Unit Name Hours Material
BSBWHS412 Assist with workplace compliance with WHS laws 40 $52.00
BSBWHS413 Contribute to implementation and maintenance of WHS consultation and participation processes 40 $52.00
BSBWHS414 Contribute to WHS risk management 60 $78.00
BSBWHS415 Contribute to implementing WHS management systems 50 $65.00
BSBWHS416 Contribute to workplace incident response 40 $52.00
Elective Units
Code Unit Name Hours Material
BSBCMM411 Make presentations 30 $35.00
BSBWHS417 Assist with managing WHS implications of return to work 50 $65.00
BSBWHS418 Assist with managing WHS compliance of contractors 40 $52.00
BSBWHS419 Contribute to implementing WHS monitoring processes 60 $78.00
BSBWRT411 Write complex documents 50 $35.00
Your particular units of study will be determined from the core and elective units required for this qualification.

RPL is a formal assessment process that recognises relevant skills and knowledge you have already gained through previous training, work and life experiences. Contact the Institute today to discuss your options for RPL.

Indicative Fees

2024 2025
Government Subsidised $3,784 $3,945
Concession $564 $564
Traineeship $2,082 $2,151
Traineeship Concession $564 $564
Self-Funded $3,784 $3,945

Free TAFE for Priority Courses is a Victorian Government program that covers your tuition fees to study in selected courses at TAFE, if you’re eligible. Eligibility criteria apply. Free TAFE on selected courses only. Other fees and charges may apply. See www.freetafe.vic.gov.au.

Average total fees include designated materials and will vary according to your specific unit choices and other factors.

The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.

For information on refunds in relation to withdrawals, transfers and cancellations refer to the following policies and procedures.
Refund of Course Fees Policy
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Intake Campus Course Details
2025 Ongoing Enrolment Mildura Campus Part Time, Flexible, Full Year