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Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

  • Certificate

Are you seeking a career in Work Health and Safety (WHS)?. PCBU (persons conducting a business or undertaking) and business owners have a responsibility to health and safety in the workplace and require WHS professionals.

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Duration
2 semesters full-time
Course Code
BSB41419
Study Mode
Online, In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul

About this course

Are you seeking a career in Work Health and Safety (WHS)?.

PCBU (persons conducting a business or undertaking) and business owners have a responsibility to health and safety in the workplace and require WHS professionals. This course will provide you with the skills to develop a career as a WHS professional such as a WHS advisor or officer.

After completing this qualification, you will be able to work as a health and safety practitioner and become responsible for the corresponding WHS functions within a workplace. Minimum requirement in industry for WHS practitioners is usually the Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety.

This course suits anyone looking for a new career in a familiar industry, or a course to compliment an existing qualification. The Informed choices section below lists inherent requirements required to successfully complete this certificate.

Study locations

East Perth

Online

What you will learn

  • Risk assessment
  • WHS compliance and legal requirements
  • Incident response
  • Return to work programs
  • Familiarity and requirements of an Integrated Management System (IMS)

Career pathways

  • Occupational Safety and Health Coordinator/Advisor

Other job titles may include:

  • Workplace Health and safety officer
  • Health and Safety Advisor
  • Health and Safety Consultant

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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