BSB51319 – Diploma of Work Health and Safety
$2000
This course will provide students with a safety qualification enabling the graduate to fulfil the role of WHS Officer / Supervisor or Manager in an organisation.
This qualification reflects the role of individuals coordinating and maintaining the work health and safety (WHS) program in an organisation. The qualification applies to supervisors and managers who apply a substantial knowledge base and well-developed skills in a wide variety of WHS contexts.
Entry Requirements
Participants who wish to enrol and undertake this course must hold all BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety core units or equivalent competencies. 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
Units of competency
BSBSTR502 Facilitate continuous improvement
BSBSUS511 Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability
BSBWHS513 Lead WHS risk management
BSBWHS514 Manage WHS compliance of contractors
BSBWHS515 Lead initial response to and investigate WHS incidents
BSBWHS516 Contribute to developing, implementing and maintaining an organisation’s WHS management system
BSBWHS517 Contribute to managing a WHS information system
BSBWHS519 Lead the development and use of WHS risk management tools
BSBWHS520 Manage implementation of emergency procedures
BSBWHS522 Manage WHS consultation and participation processes
This course is offered through eLearning only at this current time. This course is self-paced within 12months through our eLearning portal. For more information about this qualification please contact our office on (07) 47 43 3504 or via email admin@krausegroup.com.au
What is the Diploma of Work Health and Safety?
The Diploma of Work Health and Safety is a WHS course which builds on foundational work health and safety knowledge to provide a more in-depth view of the issues surrounding health and safety in the workplace. This course offers the knowledge, skills, and expertise needed to become a qualified work health and safety professional.
The Diploma of Work Health and Safety covers all aspects of health and safety in the workplace, from practical matters to organisational details. The course includes information about:
– How to lead and coordinate work health and safety compliance matters;
– How to identify and manage health and safety risks;
– How to promote psychological well-being in the workplace;
– How to plan and enact responses to emergency situations;
– How to plan, report on and investigate work health and safety matters.
And much more. This course is for managers, leaders, and employees who want to excel in work health and safety, offering knowledge and skills that every workplace should have in its team.
Who is this course for?
The Diploma of Work Health and Safety is perfect for employees who are already responsible for coordinating and maintaining health and safety in their workplace and are keen to improve upon their skills and add more value in their roles at work. Alternatively, candidates looking to apply for such roles could also benefit from this course, provided they already meet this course’s entry requirements, which include all the core units of the BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety.
How is the course beneficial?
The Diploma of Work Health and Safety is beneficial for both the students who take this course and the organisations and employers they work for. This course enables graduates to minimise health and safety risks in the workplace, which in turn can help to reduce absenteeism from illness and injury at work.
It also improves organisation and health and safety-related workflow, as well as boosting employee performance and job satisfaction at work. Qualification holders should also be able to ensure that their company is fully compliant with all workplace health and safety laws, as well as having the skills needed to manage external health and safety contractors.
By taking this course, candidates can show leadership at work, as well as a willingness to learn and improve their skill sets. The course will also improve students’ presentation skills and writing skills, and show clearly that candidates are capable, qualified, and invested in their work as health and safety specialists.
Enrol in the Diploma of Work Health and Safety today
To enrol in this course, you can simply navigate our online enrolment and sign yourself up to begin your learning journey online, from the comfort of your own home or anywhere with a stable internet connection. At Krause Health and Safety, we work to the highest standards to deliver clear tutorials and accurate assessments so that you can be assured that, by the time you’ve passed this course, you’ll be confident about applying your new skills and knowledge at work.