BSB41419 – Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

Why study this course?

You will receive a nationally recognised qualification upon completion
Complete the course in 12-months with our trainer’s support.
The course has been designed in consultation with the industry expert
This course has been developed to give you the practical skills and knowledge required to prepare you job-ready when you graduate.

What will you learn?

You will learn the basic skills and knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) law
You will learn how to navigate, implement and monitor different aspects of workplace OHS policies, procedures and programs within any organization.

Entry Requirements

There are no specified entry requirements for this qualification specified within the Business Services Training Package. Noting this, AIMS Institute of Training and Technology requires persons who undertake this course to:

Be aged 18 years or over
Hold a Year 12 certificate or equivalent
Have access to a computer with Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint installed; and PDF reader capabilities
Have access to an internet connection
Have access to a smartphone, video camera or web camera
Have suitable Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills to read and comprehend learning materials.

LLN (English Language, Literacy & Numeracy) or CSI (Core Skill Indicator) requirements:

The Australian Core Skills Framework is a tool used to assist both specialist and non-specialist English language, literacy and numeracy which describe an individual’s performance in the five core skills – learning, reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy.
Upon assessment of your core skills during the enrolment process, you may have to undertake Core Skills Indicator Assessment.

USI (Unique Student Identifier)

A USI is a Unique Student Identifier that provides students with an online record of their nationally recognised training activity and outcomes in Australia. If you’re undertaking any nationally recognised training, you are required to have a Unique Student Identifier (USI).
Without a USI, a student will not be issued with their AQF certificate or qualification or statement of attainment. If you do not have one, you can create one here

Course Duration (Planned duration of training)

This course is designed to be completed within 12 months. An extension may be granted up to 24 months from the date of commencement.
The total planned duration of training: 920 hours

(i) Trainer-led online course delivery (8 hours per week) = 320 hours
(ii) Structured online delivery (7 hours per week) = 280 hours (Student’s Self-paced Learning)
(iii) Trainer-led assessment session = 120 hours
(iv) Responding to assessment tasks (5 hours per week) = 200 hours

Mode of Learning / Course Delivery

Trainer-led online course delivery (one unit per month).

Note: Students should spend 22 hours (approx.) per week reading the course materials and completing the required learning and assessment activities.

Assessments Types

Written Knowledge Assessments: Short-answer questions
Workplace Project Assessment
Case Studies Assessment
Workplace Practical Observation

Assessments Methods

A combination of written knowledge tests, realistic workplace tasks, project work, and response to case studies.

Potential career opportunities

WHS Jobs: Work as

(i) Work Health And Safety (WHS) personnel to provide a broad range of technical knowledge and skills

(ii) Supervisor to implement WHS legislation

(iv) WHS Officer to assist in the management of WHS

(v) WHS-related role to contribute within the workplace etc.

Study Pathway: You can get ahead to undertake a BSB51319 Diploma of Work Health & Safety

Units of Competencies

The total number of units – 10:

Core units – 5
Elective units – 5

BSB41419 - Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
Unit Code	Units Title	Core / Elective
BSBWHS412	Assist with workplace compliance with WHS laws	Core
BSBWHS413	Contribute to implementation and maintenance of WHS consultation and participation processes	Core
BSBWHS414	Contribute to WHS risk management	Core
BSBWHS415	Contribute to implementing WHS management systems	Core
BSBWHS416	Contribute to workplace incident response	Core
BSBWRT411	Write complex documents	Elective
BSBWHS418	Assist with managing WHS compliance of contractors	Elective
BSBINS401	Analyse and present research information	Elective
BSBPMG430	Undertake project work	Elective
BSBCMM411	Make presentations	Elective

RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) / Credit Transfer

RPL: It is the assessment process that assesses the competency(ies) of an individual that may have been acquired through formal and informal learning to determine the extent to which that individual meets the requirements specified in the training package or VET accredited courses.
Credit Transfer: It is the recognition of learning achieved through formal education and training. It allows for the unit(s) of competency previously achieved by the student to be recognised when they are enrolling.

Start Date

Beginning of each month (depending on student’s eligibility and class availability)

Fees: $4999.00

It is our policy to collect no more than $1,500 prior to the commencement of the course, with the balance invoiced prior to the commencement of the second semester of the training program. For detailed fee information see our Fees and Refund Policy.