BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
Work Health and Safety (WHS) plays an important function in most industries and workplaces.
There is a growing demand for individuals with an existing trade or business qualification to upskill in Work Health and Safety. This combination provides an advantage in securing roles in the mining, construction and manufacturing industries in North West Australia.
This course is fee free* for residents of Western Australia. Some eligibility conditions apply for the fee free training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs for more information. *Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the fee free training.
Overview
When Semester 1, 2026
Study Mode Online
The Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety has been designed to equip you with the skills to provide advice and assist with improving safety in your workplace.
Throughout this course, students will learn about compliance with WHS laws, WHS risk management and responding to workpace incidents. Students will also learn how to produce complex WHS documents, presentations and instructions and how to promote these within a workplace .
This course also focuses on how to identify hazards and assess risks on domestic and commercial building sites, and establish appropriate control measures for these hazards. Students will be equipped with the skills to consult with management, subcontractors and workers on health and safety concerns as well as contribute to managing incidents and return to work arrangements of staff.
- Report writing and presentation development
- Work health and safety legislation, consultation and participation processes
- Risk management and incident response
- Work health and safety management systems
- Contractor compliance
- Leadership and management
This course is suited to you if:
- You wish to extend your knowledge and experience in safety in the context of your current employment
- You wish to improve future employment opportunities in roles such as:
- Work Health and Safety Officer
- Safety Inspector
- WHS coordinator Occupational Health and Safety advisor
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