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BSB51315 - Diploma of Work Health and Safety

Course Details

Course Summary

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.


Entry Requirements

For entry into this course, applicants need to have completed the below Core units (or equivalent) from BSB41415 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety, or equivalent units from the former qualification BSB41412 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety. BSBWHS402 Assist with compliance with WHS laws BSBWHS403 Contribute to implementing and maintaining WHS consultation and participation processes BSBWHS404 Contribute to WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control BSBWHS405 Contribute to implementing and maintaining WHS management systems BSBWHS406 Assist with responding to incidents Recommended Demonstrated currency such as working in the role of an OHS coordinator is also highly desirable.


VET Student Loan Information

VET Student Loans may be available for eligible students in approved Diploma level qualifications. The loan can be used towards Tuition Fees only and does not cover additional expenses such as textbooks, uniforms, equipment, travel, tools, and accommodation or general living expenses. Loan limits or caps may apply for some eligible courses and where a loan limit is reached for a course, students may be required to pay upfront for any remaining units.

For more information or to check your eligibility for a VET Student Loan, please visit our VET Student Loans webpage or contact us .


Course Details

Course Type Qualification
Student Availability
  • Domestic
Fees For detailed information on Course Fees, visit www.cqu.edu.au/fees
Application Mode
  • Direct To University
How to Apply Please Enquire
Study Area
  • Health
Skill Area
  • Health
AQF Level Level 5: Diploma

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes
Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes
Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

Work Health and Safety Coordinator, Work Health and Safety Advisor, Work Health and Safety Facilitator

Course Structures

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete 5 core units
  2. Complete 4 elective units

Study Mode Definitions

  • Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
  • On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
  • Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.

*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.

Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.

Please select a course structure from the options below:
Online - Continuing Students

12 months

  • Online
Core
BSBWHS504 Manage WHS risks More Information Training.gov Details
BSBWHS506 Contribute to developing, implementing and maintaining WHS management systems More Information Training.gov Details
BSBWHS503 Contribute to the systematic management of WHS risk More Information Training.gov Details
BSBWHS502 Manage effective WHS consultation and participation processes More Information Training.gov Details
BSBWHS505 Investigate WHS incidents More Information Training.gov Details
Elective
BSBWHS410 Contribute to work-related health and safety measures and initiatives More Information Training.gov Details
BSBWHS507 Contribute to managing WHS information systems More Information Training.gov Details
BSBWHS508 Manage WHS hazards associated with plant More Information Training.gov Details
BSBWHS510 Contribute to implementing emergency procedures More Information Training.gov Details
BSBWHS509 Facilitate the development and use of WHS risk management tools More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

Below is the recommended study sequence for this course. Please enrol in your units as per the following order.
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
Sequence Unit
1 BSBWHS504 - Manage WHS risks
2 BSBWHS506 - Contribute to developing, implementing and maintaining WHS management systems
3 BSBWHS503 - Contribute to the systematic management of WHS risk
4 BSBWHS502 - Manage effective WHS consultation and participation processes
5 BSBWHS505 - Investigate WHS incidents
6 BSBWHS410 - Contribute to work-related health and safety measures and initiatives
7 BSBWHS507 - Contribute to managing WHS information systems
8 BSBWHS508 - Manage WHS hazards associated with plant
9 BSBWHS510 - Contribute to implementing emergency procedures
10 BSBWHS509 - Facilitate the development and use of WHS risk management tools


Online - New Students

12 months
  • Online
Core
BSBWHS506 Contribute to developing, implementing and maintaining WHS management systems More Information Training.gov Details
BSBWHS503 Contribute to the systematic management of WHS risk More Information Training.gov Details
BSBWHS504 Manage WHS risks More Information Training.gov Details
BSBWHS502 Manage effective WHS consultation and participation processes More Information Training.gov Details
BSBWHS505 Investigate WHS incidents More Information Training.gov Details
Elective
Choose between BSBWHS510 and BSBWHS509 within the third cluster.
BSBWHS509 Facilitate the development and use of WHS risk management tools More Information Training.gov Details
BSBWHS510 Contribute to implementing emergency procedures More Information Training.gov Details
BSBWHS410 Contribute to work-related health and safety measures and initiatives More Information Training.gov Details
BSBWHS508 Manage WHS hazards associated with plant More Information Training.gov Details
BSBWHS507 Contribute to managing WHS information systems More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

Below is the recommended study sequence for this course. Please enrol in your units as per the following order.
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
Sequence Unit
1 BSBWHS506 - Contribute to developing, implementing and maintaining WHS management systems
1 BSBWHS503 - Contribute to the systematic management of WHS risk
1 BSBWHS504 - Manage WHS risks
2 BSBWHS502 - Manage effective WHS consultation and participation processes
2 BSBWHS505 - Investigate WHS incidents
2 BSBWHS410 - Contribute to work-related health and safety measures and initiatives
3 BSBWHS508 - Manage WHS hazards associated with plant
3 BSBWHS507 - Contribute to managing WHS information systems

The following units have no specific enrolment order and you should discuss the order of enrolment for these with your teacher.
Unit Code Unit Name
BSBWHS509 Facilitate the development and use of WHS risk management tools
BSBWHS510 Contribute to implementing emergency procedures

Course Assessment Information

RPL - Students who have previous informal and formal learning need to advise their trainer/assessor prior to enrolment. If the student wishes to apply for an RPL they need to apply to the RPL Centre.
Credit transfer - If credit for relevant formal qualifications is sought, then the process will be actioned after the student has enrolled in at least one unit of competency as directed by the relevant trainer/assessor. The Trainer/Assessor will work with the student on their credit transfer application, and provide advice and support as necessary.
Assessment Types
Written/Electronic Assessment
Project
RPL
Practical Task
Third Party Verification
Course Learning Outcomes
Where and when can I start?
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Domestic 2019 Availabilities

Online - Continuing Students

Online
February: Part Time
March: Part Time
April: Part Time
May: Part Time
June: Part Time
July: Part Time
August: Part Time
September: Part Time
October: Part Time
November: Part Time

Online - New Students

Online
February: Part Time
March: Part Time
April: Part Time
May: Part Time
June: Part Time
July: Part Time
August: Part Time
September: Part Time
October: Part Time
November: Part Time
For individual class days and times for each intake please check the TAFE Timetable located here
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Is what I already know taken into account?

Yes. Your history of study, skills and experience does matter. Consideration is given to your prior life and work experiences as well as formal and informal training. This may be applied using the national standard for Mutual Recognition or through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Documentary evidence will be requested.


What else might I find useful?

Financial assistance with fees may be available through concessions or via ‘Time to Pay’ payment plan. This and other information such as student support, study and library assistance can be found at www.cqu.edu.au/current-student


Can I go on to further training?

Pathways from this qualification include BSB60615 Advanced Diploma of Work Health and Safety. Students completing BSB51315 Diploma of Work Health and Safety are able to gain credits into the Bachelor of Occupational Health and Safety or Bachelor of Accident Forensics conducted through CQUniversity. Depending on your desired outcomes, CQ University has a wide range of training pathways in Occupational Health and Safety that may suit you.