BSB51319 Diploma of Work Health and Safety

Study a Diploma of Work Health and Safety in Perth

Assessment Only Explained

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING:

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.

Overview

The BSB51319 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.

Who Will Benefit

Diploma in Work Health and Safety 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 a Diploma in Work Health and Safety

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

1. Download the Enrolment Kit located on this page under Related Information
2. Read through the kit to learn more about the qualification and its requirements
3. Complete all requirements
4. Email all documents, including your current resume & job description to enrol onto the qualification to assessments@aimwa.com
5. Consider the recommended PD Programs listed below 
6. 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