BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

WHS skills are needed are in a wide range of industries, from public administration and technical services to construction. Studying the BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety will equip you with a foundation in WHS. You’ll be prepared to assist with managing WHS within an organisation.

By undertaking this course, you will develop skills and knowledge in:  

• Identifying the legal framework for WHS, provide advice, establish, and maintain the legislative compliance
• Consulting and contributing information and data on WHS and identifying and understanding roles and responsibilities for recording information.
• Identifying workplace risk and hazards, undertaking a risk assessment, developing controls for managing and evaluating its effectiveness.
• Contributing to developing, implementing, and reviewing a WHSMS plan
• Preparing, undertaking, and collecting incident response and reporting.
• Preparing, assisting, and monitoring the induction of contractors and addressing noncompliance with them.
• Establishing, implementing, and monitoring sustainable work practices and its outcome
• Planning, drafting, and writing complex work documents
• Preparing, delivering, and reviewing presentations
• Establishing, implementing, and monitoring performance of sustainable work practices
• Identifying hazardous chemicals used in the workplace, developing processes and procedures to control the hazardous chemicals, and implementing and reviewing the same

• Work Health and Safety (WHS) Systems Officer
• Work Health and Safety Coordinator
• Safety Health and Wellbeing Advisor

You must be 18 years of age or older at the time of enrolment.  You must:

• Have completed a qualification at Certificate III level or higher, OR
• Hold a minimum of two years equivalent full-time work experience in a role that requires the use of written documentation and communication

You must also have access to a workplace.

100% online study – fit your study around your life. 

While most of ACBI’s online students complete their Certificate IV qualification in 12 months, it may be possible to complete your qualification sooner. For example, some of our Certificate IV graduates have finished their course within 6 months.

If you’re interested in completing this qualification in less than 12 months, contact one of our course advisors to find out how.