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Course Details
Course Summary
This qualification reflects the role of individuals coordinating and maintaining the work health and safety (WHS) program in an organisation. The qualification applies to supervisors and managers who apply a substantial knowledge base and well-developed skills in a wide variety of WHS contexts.
Requirements - To Be Eligible
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
Entry RequirementsAll BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety core units or equivalent competencies. Equivalent competencies are predecessors to the following units which have been mapped as equivalent:
- 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.
Course Details
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| AQF Level | Level 5: Diploma |
Admission Codes
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Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
Not Applicable |
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International Students CRICOS Codes |
Not Applicable |
Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations
Students may work in the role of a Work Health and Safety Advisor or Work Health and Safety Coordinator.
Course Structures
In order to complete this course, you must:
- Complete 5 core units
- Complete 5 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:
Standard Course Structure
12 months part time.
This course is typically delivered over a 12 month period. Students should allocate approximately 12-15 hours per week of study. However, as it is competency based, it may be possible for learners to complete their training sooner if they have reached the required skill level.
- Online
- RPL/RCC/Credit
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| BSBWHS516 | Contribute to developing, implementing and maintaining an organisation’s WHS management system | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBWHS513 | Lead WHS risk management | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBWHS519 | Lead the development and use of WHS risk management tools | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBWHS522 | Manage WHS consultation and participation processes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBWHS515 | Lead initial response to and investigate WHS incidents | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
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| BSBWHS517 | Contribute to managing a WHS information system | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBWHS518 | Manage WHS hazards associated with maintenance and use of plant | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBWHS520 | Manage implementation of emergency procedures | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBWHS531 | Implement and evaluate system of work for managing hazardous chemicals | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBWHS512 | Contribute to managing work-related psychological health and safety | 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.
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
| Sequence | Unit |
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| 1 | BSBWHS516 - Contribute to developing, implementing and maintaining an organisation’s WHS management system |
| 2 | BSBWHS513 - Lead WHS risk management |
| 3 | BSBWHS519 - Lead the development and use of WHS risk management tools |
| 4 | BSBWHS522 - Manage WHS consultation and participation processes |
| 5 | BSBWHS515 - Lead initial response to and investigate WHS incidents |
| 6 | BSBWHS517 - Contribute to managing a WHS information system |
| 7 | BSBWHS518 - Manage WHS hazards associated with maintenance and use of plant |
| 8 | BSBWHS520 - Manage implementation of emergency procedures |
| 9 | BSBWHS531 - Implement and evaluate system of work for managing hazardous chemicals |
| 10 | BSBWHS512 - Contribute to managing work-related psychological health and safety |
RPL
RPL Only
- RPL/RCC/Credit
- Online
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| BSBWHS516 | Contribute to developing, implementing and maintaining an organisation’s WHS management system | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBWHS513 | Lead WHS risk management | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBWHS519 | Lead the development and use of WHS risk management tools | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBWHS522 | Manage WHS consultation and participation processes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBWHS515 | Lead initial response to and investigate WHS incidents | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBMGT502 | Manage people performance | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBWHS512 | Contribute to managing work-related psychological health and safety | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBWHS531 | Implement and evaluate system of work for managing hazardous chemicals | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBWHS520 | Manage implementation of emergency procedures | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBWHS518 | Manage WHS hazards associated with maintenance and use of plant | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBWHS517 | Contribute to managing a WHS information system | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBWOR502 | Lead and manage team effectiveness | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBWHS417 | Assist with managing WHS implications of return to work | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBLDR411 | Demonstrate leadership in the workplace | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBWHS431 | Develop processes and procedures for controlling hazardous chemicals in the workplace | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBSTR402 | Implement continuous improvement | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBWHS419 | Contribute to implementing WHS monitoring processes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBWHS418 | Assist with managing WHS compliance of contractors | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Unit Sequence
For the following units, you may choose your own order of study, while taking into account pre-requisite requirements and the unit availability.
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
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| BSBWHS516 | Contribute to developing, implementing and maintaining an organisation’s WHS management system |
| BSBWHS513 | Lead WHS risk management |
| BSBWHS519 | Lead the development and use of WHS risk management tools |
| BSBWHS522 | Manage WHS consultation and participation processes |
| BSBWHS515 | Lead initial response to and investigate WHS incidents |
| BSBMGT502 | Manage people performance |
| BSBWHS512 | Contribute to managing work-related psychological health and safety |
| BSBWHS531 | Implement and evaluate system of work for managing hazardous chemicals |
| BSBWHS520 | Manage implementation of emergency procedures |
| BSBWHS518 | Manage WHS hazards associated with maintenance and use of plant |
| BSBWHS517 | Contribute to managing a WHS information system |
| BSBWOR502 | Lead and manage team effectiveness |
| BSBWHS417 | Assist with managing WHS implications of return to work |
| BSBLDR411 | Demonstrate leadership in the workplace |
| BSBWHS431 | Develop processes and procedures for controlling hazardous chemicals in the workplace |
| BSBSTR402 | Implement continuous improvement |
| BSBWHS419 | Contribute to implementing WHS monitoring processes |
| BSBWHS418 | Assist with managing WHS compliance of contractors |
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.
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.
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| Practical Task |
| Written/Electronic Assessment |
| Project |
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Course Learning Outcomes
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Domestic 2020 Availabilities
Standard Course Structure
Online
March: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
RPL
There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.
Domestic 2021 Availabilities
Standard Course Structure
Online
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
RPL
There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.
Domestic 2022 Availabilities
Standard Course Structure
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
RPL
There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.
Domestic 2023 Availabilities
Standard Course Structure
Online
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
RPL
There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.
Domestic 2024 Availabilities
Standard Course Structure
Online
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
RPL
There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.
Domestic 2025 Availabilities
Standard Course Structure
Online
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
RPL
There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.
Domestic 2026 Availabilities
Standard Course Structure
Online
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
RPL
There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.
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Course enrolment intakes are available each month from February to October. Students may enrol in up to 3 or 4 allocated competencies in each cluster as shown under the Course Structures tab of this Handbook, OR choose to enrol in only one or two units from that Cluster at a time following the unit sequence, depending on the study load they wish to take on and when they wish to complete the qualification.
Students should not attempt to enrol in more than 3 units at a time for the first and second cluster, as they are allocated a 20 week enrolment period inclusive of all units they are enrolled into at the commencement of a calendar month.