Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

Jobs and Skills WA: WHS courses
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This qualification will give you the skills and knowledge to provide work health and safety (WHS) advice, and assist with improving safety in the workplace. It could lead you to working as a WHS coordinator or supervisor on a worksite. 

The course covers a broad range of health and safety responsibilities in the workplace including identifying hazards, assessing WHS risks, implementing strategies to control WHS risks and assist with effective WHS management.

You'll also learn about assisting with legal compliance; hazard identification and risk assessment; claims management; implementing management systems; emergency procedures; and return-to-work programs.

Fee-free
Online
Apprenticeship or Traineeship
Existing worker traineeship
STEM
Industry: Business and Finance | Building and Construction |
National course code: BSB41419 | WA State ID: BER2

Choose a WA TAFE college that delivers this course

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If you would like further information such as when the course is available and how to enrol, and details of course fees, or if you have questions about how the course is delivered, please follow the Find out more link to go to the TAFE's website where you will find full course details and contact information so that you can speak to the TAFE directly.

Safety in the workplace starts here.

This qualification applies to individuals working in a work health and safety (WHS) role who provide a broad range of technical knowledge and skills and have some limited responsibility for the output of others.

The qualification applies to those working as supervisors, WHS personnel, and workers in other WHS-related roles who manage risks effectively, apply relevant WHS laws, and contribute to WHS within the workplace in known or changing contexts with established parameters.

Are you seeking a career in Work Health and Safety (WHS)?

PCBU (persons conducting a business or undertaking) and business owners have a responsibility to health and safety in the workplace and require WHS professionals. This course will provide you with the skills to develop a career as a WHS professional such as a WHS advisor or officer.

After completing this qualification, you will be able to work as a health and safety practitioner and become responsible for the corresponding WHS functions within a workplace. Minimum requirement in industry for WHS practitioners is usually the Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety.

This course suits anyone looking for a new career in a familiar industry, or a course to compliment an existing qualification. The Informed choices section below lists inherent requirements required to successfully complete this certificate. 

 

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, you will learn how to: 

  • Develop suitable work health and safety documentation, and present and promote it within your workplace 
  • Comply with work health and safety regulations while supporting the workplace 
  • Collect and analyse workplace safety data 
  • Identify hazards and assess risks on domestic and commercial building sites, and establish appropriate control measures for these hazards 
  • Consult with management, subcontractors and workers on health and safety concerns 
  • Contribute to managing incidents and return to work arrangements of staff 
  • Assist with managing on-site contractors 

Locations

Broome Campus
Derby Campus
Fitzroy Crossing Campus
Halls Creek Campus
Karratha Campus
Kununurra Campus
Minurmarghali Mia Campus
Pundulmurra Campus
Tom Price Campus
Wyndham Campus

When you complete the Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety you can expect to be a valued addition to any organisation as a work health and safety officer, or WHS coordinator.

This qualification applies to individuals working in a work health and safety (WHS) role who provide a broad range of technical knowledge and skills, and have some limited responsibility for the output of others. The qualification applies to those working as or looking to gain employment as supervisors, WHS personnel, and workers in other WHS-related roles who manage risks effectively, apply relevant WHS laws, and contribute to WHS within the workplace in known or changing contexts with established parameters.

Choose a private training provider that delivers this course

This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.

This program is delivered as a traineeship with training and assessment designed and documented in a Training Plan to suit the workplace and the development of practical skills to support the job role. The aim is to improve performance on the job to achieve better business outcomes.

This traineeship is designed for individuals working in a work health and safety (WHS) role who provide a broad range of technical knowledge and skills, and have some limited responsibility for the output of others.

The qualification applies to those working as supervisors, WHS personnel, and workers in other WHS-related roles who manage risks effectively, apply relevant WHS laws, and contribute to WHS within the workplace in known or changing contexts with established parameters.

Call us today on (08) 9355 5400 to find out more!

Delivery location

Perth ​​​​​​​Metro

This qualification is designed to give you the skills and knowledge to provide WHS advice and assist with improving safety in the workplace. This course covers a broad range of health and safety responsibilities in the workplace including identifying hazards, assessing WHS risks, implementing strategies to control WHS risks and assist with effective WHS management.

 

Delivery location

Perth

Aspire Performance Training offers CERTIFICATE IV IN WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY as a Traineeship. Students are required to complete 10 units of competency. There are no pre-requisite or co-requisite for this qualification. All 10 units must be completed to attain the full qualification. Where only some units of competency are achieved, a statement of attainment will be issued. This qualification forms part of the Business Services Training Package BSB. This qualification applies to individuals working in a work health and safety (WHS) role who provide a broad range of technical knowledge and skills and have some limited responsibility for the output of others. 

Delivery location

Perth

Australian College of Training offers traineeships in BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety.  All training is conducted as on-the-job training in the workplace.  The College will customise an individual learning plan to suit your job role requirements.  Please phone (08) 9472 6111 for more information or to discuss your training options.  

Delivery location

Perth

This course is delivered via flexible learning to registered trainees with 10 units for completion. You will have 12 months to complete all units (or up to 36 months for a part time traineeship). Learning and Assessment material is online and support is available via telephone, email, Teams, workplace visits and at our training rooms by appointment.  We also offer student support days once a month for WHS students.  These are not mandatory but recommended. CTS can adjust the training to suit the individual’s need and their workplace.  More information is available on our website.

Delivery locations

Perth
South West

The BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety qualification will provide graduates with a solid understanding of key aspects of safety as relevant to Australian workplaces. This will include how to ensure compliance with WHS laws, respond to incidents and contribute to implementing and maintaining WHS systems in the workplace. Participants should have reasonable language, literacy and numeracy skills, technology skills and access to a computer or tablet, with internet access. This Qualification is aimed at participants who are employed or have access to a workplace. Students completing this program can participate in supported online learning and attend scheduled virtual face to face sessions with their trainer. Some students may be eligible for RPL depending on their skills and knowledge. The duration will vary depending on the student’s experience relevant to work health and safety. 

Delivery locations

Perth
Kimberley

This qualification applies to individuals working in a work health and safety (WHS) role who provide a broad range of technical knowledge and skills and have some limited responsibility for the output of others.

Possible job roles outcome from this qualification could be but not limited to WorkCover Inspector, Occupational Health and Safety Technician, Occupational Health and Safety Officer, Safety Inspector. We can select elective units with you to suit your learning needs.

The qualification applies to those working as WHS personnel and workers in other WHS-related roles who manage risks effectively, apply relevant WHS laws, and contribute to WHS within the workplace in known or changing contexts with established parameters.

Training Institute Australasia delivers this qualification for companies wishing to match a nationally accredited course to a staff member’s job role, skills and knowledge in a flexible workplace delivery model. This is undertaken via a User Choice Traineeship pathway on the job at your workplace.

 

Delivery location

Workplace

The BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety is intended to be delivered face-to-face to candidates in the Pilbara region. Candidates will attend five blocks of training (14 days total). Typically, there will be up to 4 weeks in between each block.

Module 1 (3 days)

  • 1 – Law 1
  • 2 – Law 2
  • 3 – Hazards Management

Module 2 (3 days)

  • 4 – Risk Management
  • 5 – Communication and Consultation 1
  • 6 – Communication and Consultation 2

Module 3 (3 days)

  • 7 – Chemical Management 1
  • 8 – Chemical Management 2
  • 9 – Contractor Management

Module 4 (3 days)

  • 10 – Safety Management Systems 1
  • 11 – Safety Management Systems 2
  • 12 – Incident Response and Investigations

Module 5 (2 days)

  • 13 – Write complex documents 
  • 14 – Make a presentation 

Delivery location

Pilbara

This qualification applies to individuals working in a work health and safety (WHS) role who provide a broad range of technical knowledge and skills, and have some limited responsibility for the output of others.
The qualification applies to those working as supervisors, WHS personnel, and workers in other WHS-related roles who manage risks effectively, apply relevant WHS laws, and contribute to WHS within the workplace in known or changing contexts with established parameters.

Delivery location

Perth

The information presented on the course lists within this website is provided to the Department of Training and Workforce Development by the WA TAFE colleges and private training providers, and is offered as a guide only. It is updated regularly, however some changes to details may occur in between updates. You should always contact the TAFE or private training provider directly to confirm details and/or ask questions.