BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

This qualification is suitable for people working in a Work Health and Safety (WHS) role who work to provide leadership and guidance to others and have some limited responsibility for the output of others.

The qualification reflects the role of workers who apply a broad knowledge base and well developed skills in a wide variety of contexts and may include supervisors and WHS personnel.

 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

There are no entry requirements for this qualification. It is recommended that participants:

• Have at least a Year Nine level of numeracy, literacy and communication skills.
• Have an understanding of WHS legislation and access to a workplace with a safety management system.

 DELIVERY

There are a range of delivery mode options for this qualification:

• Self-Paced (Online)
  • Students undertake individual activities and work-based assignments through an online external learning program.
  • Students are given 12 months to complete the qualification (no minimum timeframe for completion). Activities are self-paced to meet the students’ varying needs (e.g. work commitments, amount of time available for study).
  • Students must have access to an internet connection, have basic computer skills (including using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint) and an ability to research information.
  • CSTC has a dedicated Support Co-ordinator available to assist students throughout their learning experience. Assessments are marked within five (5) business days.
• Intensive Workshop (Face-to-Face)
  • Five (5) days of face-to-face workshops. Students are expected to complete up to three (3) hours of home study per night.
  • Assessments are to be fully completed within 12 months of the workshops.
  • Workshops are delivered at our learning facility in Yeerongpilly. Alternative arrangements are available for companies looking to upskill employees and subcontractors at a time and location that suits (minimum numbers apply).
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Gap Training
  • Students’ existing skills and knowledge are considered against course requirements. Examples of evidence collected include:
    • • Direct evidence – such as samples of work, photos, video, references
      • Indirect evidence – such as awards, resumes, workplace memos/letters
      • Historical evidence – such as past employer references, logbooks
  • Evidence is evaluated and gaps in students’ knowledge and skills are determined so that training and assessment can be organised. Where entire units are to be assessed in full, students are given access to an external online learning program to complete.
  • Where RPL is requested, students are supplied with an RPL application upon enrolment

  UNITS OF COMPETENCY

Total number of units = Ten (10)

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

• 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
• BSBLDR403 Lead team effectiveness
• BSBWHS520 Manage implementation of emergency procedures

 ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS

Participants will be required to successfully complete a series of assessment tasks which may include a folio, written activities, observation / practical demonstration, simulated activities, case studies and role plays.

LANGUAGE LITERACY AND NUMERACY (LLN)

We wish to determine any support needs you may have and provide access to educational and support services. As such, prior to commencing your study you will be requested to complete a language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) assessment. Your results will be used to determine whether you may need extra assistance as part of your study program.

COURSE FEE

Applicants may be eligible for CSQ Funding, with reduced pricing listed in the table below. Check your eligibility for CSQ Funding here.

A contribution fee is payable for those enrolled under a DESBT traineeship and who are funded under the Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) Higher Level skills program. The fee is $125.00 per unit of competency.

• CSQ Funding Fee Table

  Qualification code and title	Funding SEQ	Funding Regional	Funding Remote
  BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety	$2,700.00	$3, 375.00	$4,050.00
  BSB41415 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety	$2,700.00	$3, 375.00	$4,050.00
  BSB51315 Diploma of Work Health and Safety	$2,760.75	$3, 450.75	$4,141.12
  BSB51415 Diploma of Project Management	$2,565.00	$3,206.25	$3,847.50
  CPC40110 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)	$5,670.00	$7,087.50	$8,505.00
  CPC40208 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Contract Administration)	$3,037.50	$3,796.87	$4,556.25
  CPC40308 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Estimating)	$4,725.00	$5,906.25	$7,087.50
  CPC50210 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)	$7,917.75	$9,897.18	$11,876.62
  CPC60212 Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)	$4,421.25	$5,526.56	$6,631.87
  RII40715 Certificate IV in Civil Construction Supervision	$4,725.00	$5,906.25	$7,087.50
  RII50415 Diploma of Civil Construction Management	$6,750.00	$8,437.50	$10,125.00

  For breakdown of regional/remote loading please see here: CSQ Location Loadings.

CSTC offers competitive pricing for those who don’t meet the funding criteria, as listed in the table below: