Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

Upon successful completing this course, you will have the skills and knowledge to effectively manage and implement workplace health and safety protocols. You will be proficient in identifying hazards, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation. You will be prepared to take on roles such as Work Health and Safety Officer, Safety Advisor, or Safety Coordinator.

To receive the Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety BSB41419 qualification the student must satisfactorily complete 10 units, of which 5 are core and 5 are elective.

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:

• BSBSTR402     Implement continuous improvement
• BSBLDR411       Demonstrate leadership in the workplace
• BSBWHS417     Assist with managing WHS implications of return to work
• BSBWHS418     Assist with managing WHS compliance of contractors
• BSBWHS419     Contribute to implementing WHS monitoring processes

All of the following requirements apply to enter this course:

• Must be over the age of 18 years when your course starts
• Complete Auctus enrolment process
• Successful completion of the Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) skills assessment appropriate for the course
• If required, complete a Core Skills Profile for Adults (CSPA) assessment and/or the Upfront Assessment of Need
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office

See our Student Handbook for further guidance or speak to our enrolment advisor.

If your training is subsidised, the South Australian Government pays part of your course fees for you. The money goes straight to your training provider, so you can focus on your training. You will be required to pay only the co-contribution.

You may be eligible for subsidised training if you live or work in South Australia, and you are:

• an Australian or New Zealand citizen
• a permanent Australian resident, or
• an eligible visa holder

Yes, employment status does not impact your eligibility to access government subsidised training.

No, you do not need to hold a concession card.

Every learner studying in a nationally recognised training organisation must meet the criteria which includes completing the Language, Literacy and Numeracy and Digital (LLND) assessment as part of the requirements to access Government subsidised funding for each course they enrol in. Subsidised funding cannot be accessed without the completion of the LLND assessment. The LLND assessment is also aimed at checking if students meet foundation skills requirements for the qualification.