Course Overview
This qualification supports WHS practitioners who provide advice, coordinate systems and contribute to improved safety performance. You’ll learn to interpret WHS legislation, manage hazards and risks, coordinate consultation, and contribute to incident management and continuous improvement.
Key Details
- Contribute to WHS management systems and risk control across an organisation
- Manage hazards associated with plant, maintenance and workplace change
- Support consultation and participation processes and communicate WHS information
- Contribute to emergency planning and incident response processes
- Use WHS data and documentation to drive improvement
Units of Competency / Course Content
Core units
- BSBWHS513 – Lead WHS risk management
- BSBWHS515 – Lead initial response to and investigate WHS incidents
- BSBWHS516 – Contribute to developing, implementing and maintaining an organisation’s WHS management system
- BSBWHS519 – Lead the development and use of WHS risk management tools
- BSBWHS522 – Manage WHS c onsultation and participation processes
Elective units
This course requires 5 electives. The list below reflects a common WHS practitioner stream.
- BSBWHS517 – Contribute to managing WHS implications of change
- BSBWHS518 – Manage WHS hazards associated with maintenance and use of plant
- BSBWHS520 – Manage implementation of emergency procedures
- BSBWHS531 – Manage WHS risks for a workplace
- BSBCMM511 – Communicate with influence