COURSE CODE: BSB41419

Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

Course Overview

The BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety is designed for students who want to develop practical skills and knowledge to support workplace health and safety practices across different industries.

This course focuses on workplace safety procedures, risk management, hazard identification, and maintaining WHS compliance in the workplace.

Training is delivered through face-to-face classes combined with theory and practical assessments.

Course Outcomes

After successful completion, students may work as:

WHS Officer
Safety Coordinator
Work Health and Safety Assistant
Compliance Officer
WHS Administrator

Skills You Will Learn

Students will learn how to:

Identify workplace hazards and risks
Support WHS policies and procedures
Conduct safety inspections and reports
Assist with incident response and investigations
Promote workplace safety awareness
Maintain WHS compliance and documentation

Assessment Methods

Assessment may include:

Written questions
Projects and case studies
Practical activities
Presentations

Pathways

After completing this qualification, students may progress to:

Diploma of Work Health and Safety
Leadership and management courses
Higher-level business qualifications

Course Entry Requirements

Students must:

Be 18 years or older
Provide valid identification
Meet Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) requirements

Course Duration

Full-time or part-time options available
Duration may vary depending on delivery schedule

Delivery Mode

✔ Face-to-face classroom training

✔ Practical activities and case studies

✔ Theory and written assessments

Course Structure

Students are required to complete core and elective units as part of this qualification.

Unit Code	Unit Title	Core / Elective
BSBWHS412	Assist with workplace compliance with WHS laws	Core
BSBWHS413	Contribute to implementation and maintenance of WHS consultation and participation processes	Core
BSBWHS414	Contribute to implementing WHS management systems	Core
BSBWHS415	Develop positive and respectful relationships with children	Core
BSBWHS416	Contribute to workplace incident response	Core
BSBINS401	Analyse and present research information	Elective – Group A
BSBWHS417	Assist with managing WHS implications of return to work	Elective – Group A
BSBWHS418	Assist with managing WHS compliance of contractors	Elective – Group A
BSBWHS419	Contribute to implementing WHS monitoring processes	Elective – Group A
BSBWHS431	Develop processes and procedures for controlling hazardous chemicals in the workplace	Elective – Group A
BSBWRT411	Write complex documents	Elective – Group A
BSBCMM411	Make presentations	Elective – Group B
BSBLDR411	Demonstrate leadership in the workplace	Elective – Group B
BSBPMG420	Apply project scope management techniques	Elective – Group B
BSBSTR401	Promote innovation in team environments	Elective – Group B
BSBSTR402	Implement continuous improvement	Elective – Group B
BSBSUS411	Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices	Elective – Group B
PUACOM008	Develop and organise public safety awareness programs	Elective – Group B
PUAWHS003	Implement and monitor organisational work, health and safety policies, procedures and programs	Elective – Group B
RIIWHS403D	Apply the mine work health and safety management plan	Elective – Group B
TAEASS301	Contribute to assessment	Elective – Group B
TAEDEL301	Provide work skill instruction	Elective – Group B