This qualification is suitable for people who coordinate and maintain the Work Health and Safety (WHS) program in an organisation. It reflects the role of practitioners who apply a substantial knowledge base and well-developed skills in a wide variety of WHS contexts.

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Potential Job Roles

• WHS System Designer

• WHS Manager

• Workplace Manager

• HR Manager

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Teacher Professional Development

Diploma of Work Health and Safety BSB51319 may contribute 50 hours of NESA Elective PD  for NSW Teachers towards maintaining Teacher Accreditation.

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Smart and Skilled Funding

This training is subsidised by the NSW Government. 

​Eligibility:

• 15 years old or over

• no longer at school

• living or working in NSW

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

For more information see the Smart and Skilled website.

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Prerequisites

You must hold the five core units of BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (BSBWHS412, BSBWHS413, BSBWHS414, BSBWHS415 and BSBWHS416). Please enquire for full details.

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To gain the Qualification – 10 Units must be completed, consisting of 5 core and 5 elective units, plus the additional core units from BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety or equivalent competencies if not previously held.

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Core Units

BSBWHS513 Lead WHS risk management

BSBWHS515 Lead initial response to and investigate WHS incidents

BSBWHS516 Contribute to developing, implementing and maintaining an organisation’s WHS management system

BSBWHS519 Lead the development and use of WHS risk management tools

BSBWHS522 Manage WHS consultation and participation processes

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Elective Units

BSBWHS514 Manage WHS compliance of contractors

BSBWHS517 Contribute to managing a WHS information system

BSBWHS518 Manage WHS hazards associated with maintenance and use of plant

BSBWHS520 Manage implementation of emergency procedures

BSBHRM530 Coordinate rehabilitation and return to work programs

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Study Duration

12 – 24 months

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Orana Skills Centre are in a working partnership with Training Education and Management Services (TEAMS) RTO 91852, which means we can provide Nationally Accredited Training. All Nationally Recognised courses can be completed as a mainstream fee-for-service enrolment, a Traineeship, or Full or Part Qualification government funded courses, depending on eligibility.Our Nationally Recognised courses are available via face-to-face classroom training, via distance or online.