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BSB51319 Diploma of Work Health and Safety
The Diploma of Work Health and Safety qualification allows OHS/WHS practitioners to formalise their skills and knowledge while maintaining the OHS/WHS requirements in their organisation.
This qualification is assessment only, it does not include training and resources.
Assessment Only Explained
This pathway provides you with the opportunity to be recognised for the skills, knowledge and experience you already possess. You will be required to gather evidence based on a set of prescribed assessment tasks for each unit. You must successfully address all of these tasks in order to achieve the qualification.
This pathway requires you to have your workplace supervisor’s support in order to help you to develop evidence in areas where you have less experience. Enrolment in this qualification does NOT include any training or resources, it is assessment only.
Should you find there are gaps in your knowledge, or you want to do a refresher, we have recommended a range of Professional Development Programs that complement this qualification. You will find these listed below.
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Who Will Benefit
OHS/WHS managers, officers and practitioners with expertise in implementing and maintaining safety systems.
Prerequisites
Participants must hold all core units in BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety or equivalent competencies.
- BSBWHS412 Assist with workplace compliance with WHS laws
- BSBWHS414 Contribute to WHS risk management
- BSBWHS415 Contribute to implementing WHS management systems
- BSBWHS416 Contribute to workplace incident response.
- BSBWHS413 Contribute to implementation and maintenance of WHS consultation and participation processes
Equivalence is determined through a credit transfer application process, using your previously awarded units of competence. An administration fee may apply.
Enrolment in this qualification requires participants to have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in their chosen field, with responsibility for work health and safety management practices as part of their current role.
Participants are also required to have the support of an employer, manager or supervisor who can provide opportunities for the participant to demonstrate competence and develop and collect evidence from various departments within the business.
What Is Required to Gain the Qualification
Upon successful enrolment in this qualification, participants will be granted online access to all relevant assessment tools. Every aspect of each assessment tool must be addressed successfully in order to achieve this qualification.
Participants have up to 2 years to complete the assessment requirements of the qualification.
How Do I Get Started
- Download the Enrolment Kit located on this page under Application Resources
- Read through the kit to learn more about the qualification and its requirements
- Complete all requirements
- Email all documents, including your current resume & job description to enrol onto the qualification to assessments@aimwa.com
- Consider the recommended PD Programs listed below
- Once enrolled you will receive log-in details for the AIM WA Assessment Portal
Typical Units of Competency
BSBWHS513 Lead WHS risk management
BSBWHS515 Lead initial response to and investigate WHS incidents
BSBWHS519 Lead the development and use of WHS risk management tools
BSBWHS522 Manage WHS consultation and participation processes
BSBWHS514 Manage WHS compliance of contractors
BSBWHS517 Contribute to managing a WHS information system
BSBWHS520 Manage implementation of emergency procedures
BSBWHS516 Contribute to developing, implementing and maintaining an organisation's WHS management system
BSBWHS512 Contribute to managing work-related psychological health and safety
BSBSTR502 Facilitate continuous improvement
Recommended Professional Development Courses
Every manager wants to develop the 'right' Work Health and Safety (WHS) culture for their business but many struggle to describe what that culture would actually look like. This course is designed to provide an introduction to the process of shaping the culture of an organisation which forms a critical part of ensuring excellent WHS performance and the ongoing viability of your business.
Having an approach to risk management is never enough. Implementing the strategy and embedding it in the day-to-day activities of all staff is key to reducing the hazards and engaging employees.
WHS incidents can range from minor non-compliance to catastrophic injury or death. It is therefore essential that organisations adopt a systematic approach to investigation of incidents and introduce measures to minimise or respond appropriately to future incidents.
To remain competitive, organisations must continually seek ways to proactively improve all aspects of their business, including workplace relationships, processes, products and services.