Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety BSB41407
DESIGNED FOR
Persons already in the workforce who have some responsibility for OHS or are seeking to gain competence in OHS, such as supervisors, managers or administrators.
DURATION
Certificate IV in Occupational health and Safety comprises of 9 Units of competency: 6 OHS units and 3 elective units
ASSESSMENT
Learning occurs both off-the-job and on-the-job. There are workplace based projects and assignments that participants complete on their own time. Participants are expected to apply in the workforce what they learn in the course and to be able to demonstrate they meet competency standards through assessment.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the completion of the program participants should be able to :
- Apply systematic approaches to OHS
- Identify and mitigate hazards and risks
- Contribute to the organisation's compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements
- Apply broad knowledge and skills across a range of contexts
AWARD
Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety will be awarded to those who successfully complete 9 units; 6 OHS units and 3 electives and complete assessment projects to meet the requirements at AQF Level 4.
RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING
Some training course participants may apply for recognition of competencies (skills and knowledge) that they already possess, for the whole course or any part. Participants who receive RPL need not undertake the respective course. Where RPL is granted, the participant is given full equivalent status as participants who successfully complete the course.
To apply for RPL participants must make a formal application. Application forms and information, including RPL fee, are available on request. Telephone (02) 9264 2000.