Advance Your Career with a Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (WHS)
Empower Your Safety Leadership with a Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety.
The Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (WHS) is the ideal qualification for supervisors, WHS personnel, and workers in related roles who are looking to expand their technical knowledge and skills. This course empowers you to manage risks effectively, apply relevant WHS laws, and contribute meaningfully to safety practices.
Designed for those who have some responsibility for the safety outcomes of others, this course covers everything from compliance with WHS laws to the practical application of safety procedures in both known and changing work environments. Whether you’re looking to enhance your current role or develop skills for a career in workplace health and safety, this qualification will equip you with the expertise needed to excel.
Course Information
This course requires the successful completion of 10 units of competency ( Units ).
The 10 Units may be made up of 5 Core Units plus 5 Elective Units.
The standard course offered by Group 314 includes the following Units.
Core Units
- BSBWHS412 Assist with 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
- BSBWHS417 Assist with managing WHS implications of return to work
- BSBWHS418 Assist with managing WHS compliance of contractors
- BSBWHS419 Contribute to implementing WHS monitoring processes
- BSBCMM411 Make presentations.
- BSBLDR411 Demonstrate leadership in the workplace.
Other elective combinations are possible. Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Nationally Recognised Training ( NRT ) under the Australian Quality Training Framework ( AQTF ).
Nationally Recognised Training ( NRT ) under the Australian Quality Training Framework ( AQTF ).
The course is conducted as E-Learning using an online training system where students complete a variety of activities, quizzes, and projects.
Available.
Successful RPL applications may result in variations to the duration and cost of the course.
Refer to the Group 314 RPL Policy Click here for more information.
Available.
Successful Credit Transfer applications may result in variations to the duration and cost of the course.
Refer to the Group 314 Credit Transfer Policy Click here for more information.
Students must:
- Be at least 18 years old at the time of enrolment.
- Have an email address and access to a computer with an internet connection.
- Have very good language, literacy and numeracy skills.
- Have Microsoft Office (or equivalent) including Word, Excel and Powerpoint and the ability to use these programs.
- Complete a Pre-course Evaluation conducted by Group 314 to determine suitability for the course.
- Have recent and credible business / industry experience.
- Have access to workplace Work Health and Safety systems.
- Have access to workplace policies and procedures.
50 days over a period of up to 12 months.
Some students may be able to complete the course in less time through demonstrated prior learning or credit transfer.
Refer to the Group 314 Recognition of Prior Learning Policy and the Group 314 Credit Transfer Policy for more information.
This course requires students to complete a variety of assessment activities.
Assessment activities include:
- Written Knowledge Assessments.
- Assignments.
- Third Party Evidence.
Students will participate in a range of realistic scenarios.
Additional information about this course is available on the Australian Government Training website Click here
More information about Group 314, including company policies and other general student information, is available on our Student Information page.
Get in touch with a Group 314 representative to discuss your training needs.
Please email info@group314.com or phone 1300 448 779.
The maximum course fee is $3,250 ex GST.
Course fees will vary depending on the amount of RPL or Credit Transfer available. Please contact Group 314 to discuss your individual circumstances to develop a custom training plan.
No more than $1,500 ex GST will be charged upon enrolment for private (non-corporate) enrolments.
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