The Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety is designed for supervisors, health and safety representatives, safety officers and those involved in the management of occupational risk. Through this qualification, you will develop your skills in drafting emergency plans, assisting with compliance with WHS laws, assisting with responding to incidents, and implementing and maintaining WHS management systems.
Upon successful completion of 10 units, participants will be awarded the Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (BSB41419). The Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety is highly regarded as the industry standard in the recognition of those who have demonstrated the ability to work effectively within a WHS environment.
Delivery Methods: Online, Recognition of Prior Learning
Career Outcome: Work Health and Safety Officer/Coordinator, Safety Advisor, WHS Representative
BSBWHS411 – Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs: Implement and monitor an organisation’s WHS policies, procedures and programs in the relevant work area to meet legislative requirements. Applies to those with supervisory responsibilities in a work area who have a broad knowledge of WHS policies.
BSBWHS412 – Assist with workplace compliance with WHS laws: Identify applicable WHS laws, duties, rights and obligations, and the necessary actions to ensure WHS compliance in the workplace.
BSBWHS413 – Contribute to the implementation and maintenance of WHS consultation and participation processes.
BSBWHS414 – Contribute to WHS risk management: Contribute to WHS risk management, including processes for identifying WHS hazards and assessing and controlling the risk relating to those hazards.
BSBWHS415 – Contribute to implementing WHS management systems: Contribute to implementing a plan for a WHS management system that applies to own role.
BSBWHS416 – Contribute to workplace incident response: Assist with actions performed in response to workplace incidents according to WHS legislative and organisational requirements.
Online – self-paced, 12 months to complete, average 3–6 months
RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) – for experienced people to fast-track the qualification
There are no formal entry requirements. You will need access to a computer and an internet connection.
- 4 hours on-demand video
- 2 downloadable resources
- Full lifetime access
- Certificate of completion
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Frequently Asked Questions
What payment options do you offer?
You can pay for your course enrolment upfront, or in six easy monthly payments.
If you need an invoice for your employer, please email us at info@scopetraining.com.au and we can organise that for you.
Do you offer RPL?
Yes! If you already have significant skills and experience and are looking for formal recognition in a qualification, you may be eligible for the RPL pathway. Click here for more info
How long do I have to complete?
All enrolments last for 12 months. We find the majority of our students can complete in a shorter timeframe, and often see students complete within 4-8 months of enrolment. You can work through as fast as you want, as all our courses are fully self-paced.
Do you offer extensions?
Paid extensions are available if you need more than 12 months to complete – just email us at info@scopetraining.com.au for more information.
When can I enrol?
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What’s a USI and why do I need it to enrol?
USI stands for Unique Student Identifier, and must be provided when undertaking any nationally recognised training. You will need to include your USI on your enrolment form when enrolling at Scope Training.
If you’ve done any training since 2015 you may already have one; if not, you can apply for one before enrolling.
Your USI also gives you access to your USI VET Transcript – this is a government authenticated record of any VET training you’ve completed since 2015.
You can find all the information you need on retrieving or applying for your USI and your VET transcript at the following website: https://www.usi.gov.au/