Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
7 CRICOS providers offer this course to international students in 5 Australian cities. Typical tuition for the whole course is AUD $5,470 - $10,000, and it usually takes about 1 year.
- Typical tuition, whole course
- AUD $5,470 - $10,000
- Course length
- 7 mo - 1 yr
- Providers
- 7 providers
- Cities
- 5 cities
Typical = the middle 80% of CRICOS tuition fees across providers. Full range AUD $5,470 - $13,050. Fees change, so confirm with the provider.
BSB41419 · Occupational Health and Safety
What it prepares you for
The Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety prepares you for roles such as WorkCover Inspector, Occupational Health and Safety Technician or Occupational Health and Safety Officer.
You complete 10 units: 5 core and 5 electives chosen by the provider.
From the national register
This qualification applies to individuals working in a work health and safety (WHS) role who provide a broad range of technical knowledge and skills, and have some limited responsibility for the output of others.
The qualification applies to those working as supervisors, WHS personnel, and workers in other WHS-related roles who manage risks effectively, apply relevant WHS laws, and contribute to WHS within the workplace in known or changing contexts with established parameters.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
What you study
5 core units every student completes, plus 5 electives chosen by the provider. Unit names as listed in the official qualification.
- BSBWHS412Assist with workplace compliance with WHS laws
- BSBWHS413Contribute to implementation and maintenance of WHS consultation and participation processes
- BSBWHS414Contribute to WHS risk management
- BSBWHS415Contribute to implementing WHS management systems
- BSBWHS416Contribute to workplace incident response
Where it can take you
Typical jobs for this qualification, as listed on training.gov.au.
WorkCover Inspector
WorkCover Inspectors assist employers and employees to understand their rights and obligations under occupational health and safety, workers compensation and injury management legislation. They also have a range of powers to enforce compliance with the legislation.
Occupational Health and Safety Technician
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians collect data on workplace safety. They may also develop and analyse worker safety programs under the direction of Occupational Health and Safety Specialists.
Occupational Health and Safety Officer
Occupational Health and Safety Officers assist in the implementation and evaluation of policies and programs to ensure safe and healthy working conditions, and assist injured staff through the workers’ compensation and rehabilitation process.
Levels in the same field
Many students start lower and move up: a Certificate IV or Diploma can lead into a Bachelor degree, often with credit for what you have already studied.
- 01Certificate IIICertificate III in Work Health and Safety1 providerAUD $4,999
- 02Certificate IV · This courseCertificate IV in Work Health and Safety7 providersAUD $5,470 - $10,000
- 03DiplomaDiploma of Work Health and Safety7 providersAUD $7,650 - $13,050
- 04Advanced DiplomaAdvanced Diploma of Work Health and Safety2 providersAUD $8,975
- 05Bachelor (Hons)Bachelor of Occupational Health and Safety Science (Honours)1 providerAUD $194,513
- 06Grad. CertificateGraduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety1 providerAUD $22,560
- 07Grad. DiplomaGraduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety5 providersAUD $33,900 - $38,496
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