Complete Certificate III in Work Health and Safety and you can expect to be a valued addition to any organisation as a work health and safety officer or WHS coordinator.
Gain the knowledge and skills to work effectively in a number of industries, assisting with legal compliance, hazard identification, risk assessment, claims management, implementing management systems, emergency procedures, and return-to-work programs.
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Throughout this course, you will learn how to:
- Comply with Work, Health and Safety laws and regulations to support workplace requirements
- Collect and analyse workplace safety data such as incident reports
- 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
- Participate in the effective communication of health and safety information, techniques and procedures to other team members
- Contribute to team innovation when addressing health and safety issues in the workplace
- Provide support to health and safety specialists in resolving health and safety issues
- Research alternative pathways when seeking expert advice on health and safety issues
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This qualification reflects the role of individuals performing work health and safety (WHS) duties in addition to their main duties. They may provide technical advice and support to a team and apply a range of competencies in varied work contexts. It provides the skills and knowledge required to contribute to a variety of WHS tasks.
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.