Diploma in Work Health & Safety
Event Learning Australia is pleased to be the leading provider in Australia of vocational training incorporating modern safety science theory and principles.
Course Requirements
Students are not required to have completed BSB41419 Certificate IV in WHS prior to enrolment however may be eligible for RPL of some units, if this is the case.
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This qualification is suitable for people who coordinate and maintain an organisation’s Work Health and Safety (WHS) program. It also reflects the role of practitioners who apply a substantial knowledge base and well-developed skills in a wide variety of WHS contexts.
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Language, literacy, and numeracy are required for diploma level and computer skills, e.g., basic word processing and the ability to access internet resources.
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It is also recommended that you have prior experience in a safety role, which includes the development and review of safety systems.
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A strong internet connection is required to complete this course. As the course is purely online, students will need to film/record themselves carrying out some tasks that require an oral communication skills assessment. This includes holding team meetings, presenting information to others, or other brief verbal communication tasks that will be required to be uploaded as directed during the assessment.
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All online courses require participants to sign a declaration upon completion to certify that they completed the course independently.
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The total hours needed to achieve the BSB51319 Diploma of Work Health and Safety may vary depending on individual background and experience, but all learners must meet all the requirements as outlined in each unit of competency.
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Course Content
The BSB51319 Diploma of Work Health and Safety, is available online Australia-wide, contains ten (10) competencies, completed over the span of 12 months.
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Each unit has specific learning outcomes and is structured to include modern safety science principles such as Safety II, Systems Thinking and High Reliability Organisations. Upon completion of each unit, students are to submit the assessment tasks for marking which will be used as evidence by our certifying partner for awarding of the Diploma qualification.
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The BSB51319 Diploma of Work Health and Safety contains the following 10 units of competency*:
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BSBWHS512 Contribute to managing work-related psychological health and safety
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BSBWHS513 Lead WHS risk management
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BSBWHS514 Manage WHS compliance of contractors
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BSBWHS515 Lead initial response to and investigate WHS incidents
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BSBWHS516 Contribute to developing, implementing and maintaining an organisation’s WHS management system
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BSBWHS519 Lead the development and use of WHS risk management tools
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BSBWHS520 Manage implementation of emergency procedures*
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BSBWHS522 Manage WHS consultation and participation processes
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BSBWHS417 Assist with managing WHS implications of return to work*
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BSBWHS419 Contribute to implementing WHS monitoring processes*
*May vary upon award of the Diploma based on the evidence of completion provided for the units listed above.
Any student who has successfully completed the full BSB41415/ BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety will have already completed three of the elective units, meaning they will only have to complete 7 units to be awarded the BSB51319 Diploma of Work Health and Safety.
Course Inclusions
Event Learning Australia has structured the course content to allow for seamless integration of modern safety science principles providing students with a unique learning opportunity.Â
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Online Classes
One scheduled full day (8 hours) of online learning is included per month for a period of 12 months.
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This allows for the exchanging of ideas, connection and professional networking
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Coaching & Mentoring
Weekly coaching and mentoring is available for students with our Course Facilitator, Georgina Poole. This can include one on one sessions or group sessions as required.
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Global Expertise
Students will learn from a team of Global Leaders in their field representing a variety of industries including Healthcare, Nuclear and Education and hailing from locations such as Australia, the United States and the UK.