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Work Health and Safety - Level 5

Diploma of Work Health and Safety - Online

BSB51319

If you're committed to creating safe and healthy work environments, the BSB51319 - Diploma of Work Health and Safety is designed to equip you with the comprehensive skills and knowledge required for WHS-related roles.

Throughout the course, you'll gain practical training in key areas such as identifying workplace hazards, implementing emergency procedures, and monitoring workplace conditions.

These competencies will ensure you are fully prepared to step into WHS roles and make a meaningful impact on employee safety and wellbeing, setting you up for success in the field.

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Intro to Work Health and Safety - Level 5

Empower Workplace Safety

Becoming qualified in Work Health and Safety (WHS) can significantly enhance your role and impact in the workplace.

This qualification equips you with the skills to lead safety initiatives, manage risks, and implement effective emergency procedures. By advancing your expertise, you'll be well-positioned to take on greater responsibilities, achieve better career opportunities, and foster a safer, more productive work environment.

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Common Job Outcomes

WHS Manager

WHS Advisor

Job Skills

Enhance team performance

Oversee WHS risk evaluations

Supervise emergency response procedures

Create and implement sustainability policies and procedures

Course breakdown

What you’ll learn in this course

The units within this qualification are designed to give you the confidence to carry out WHS responsibilities effectively. By mastering the ins and outs of the field, you’ll be able to create opportunities to mitigate risks and train employees on prioritizing their health and safety at work.

Throughout the course, you’ll learn how to manage team effectiveness, lead WHS risk assessments, oversee the implementation of emergency procedures, and develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability. Additionally, you’ll develop key personal skills such as complex problem-solving, team building, effective leadership, and strong communication.

Career Outcomes:

WHS Manager: $102,300 - $155,900 annually

‍WHS Advisor: $84,000 - $126,350 annually

‍Course Details:

Duration: 6-12 months
‍Units: 10

‍Entry Requirements: Completion of core units from the BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety is required.

‍About Self-Paced Learning:

ViewJobs Academy offers flexible, self-paced online courses to fit your personal and work schedule. On average, students complete their course in about 13 months. Consistent effort is key to staying on track. Courses include a training plan to support your success.

‍Assessment:
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‍The course involves summative and formative assessments, report writing, portfolio creation, role-playing scenarios, and various projects requiring research and practical application of theory.

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WHS - Level 5

BSBWHS513

Lead WHS risk management - Learn to lead WHS risk management by identifying hazards, assessing risks, implementing controls, and evaluating the effectiveness of safety processes, while communicating with stakeholders.

BSBWHS515

Lead initial response to and investigate WHS incidents - Gain skills to manage initial responses and investigate WHS incidents, including planning, conducting, and reporting investigations without providing legal advice.

BSBWHS516

Contribute to developing, implementing and maintaining an organisation's WHS management system - Develop, implement, and maintain elements of a WHS management system to improve workplace health and safety through documented plans and procedures.

BSBWHS519

Lead the development and use of WHS risk management tools - Lead the creation and application of WHS risk management tools to effectively manage workplace hazards.

BSBWHS522

Manage WHS consultation and participation processes - Manage the consultation and participation processes in WHS, including identifying, developing, and evaluating these processes within an organization.

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