Course Overview
This qualification develops the skills and knowledge to support Work Health and Safety processes across a workplace. Learners build capability in identifying hazards, assessing and controlling risks, supporting consultation and communication, contributing to incident response, and maintaining WHS documentation and systems. Training is aligned to real workplace WHS responsibilities and reporting requirements.
Key Details
- Interpret WHS legislation and workplace policies and apply them in real scenarios
- Support consultation and participation processes and communicate WHS information clearly
- Contribute to WHS management systems, incident response and continuous improvement
- Identify hazards, assess risks and recommend practical control measures
- Produce WHS documentation and reports that stand up to audit and review
Units of Competency / Course Content
Core units
- 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
Elective units
Electives below reflect a common program focus (hazardous chemicals, documentation, sustainability and continuous improvement).
- BSBSTR502 – Facilitate continuous improvement
- BSBWHS431 – Develop processes and procedures for controlling hazardous chemicals in the workplace
- BSBINS401 – Analyse and present research information
- BSBWRT411 – Write complex documents
- BSBSUS411 – Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices