Diploma of Work Health and Safety
BSB51319
Ready to take the next step in your Work Health and Safety career?
Build the expertise to manage, coordinate and lead WHS programs across diverse industries. The BSB51319 Diploma of Work Health and Safety equips you with advanced skills in risk management, compliance, emergency planning and workplace wellbeing — helping you become a trusted WHS professional or consultant.
In recent years, there have been three major impacts on training in work health and safety (WHS) in the vocational education and training (VET) sector: legislative change, national strategy, and changes in employment opportunities and professional recognition.
This increasing recognition of, and demand for, WHS practitioners is reflected in the development of both higher education and VET WHS qualifications. The BSB51319 Diploma of Work Health and Safety is considered to be an important first step for those who wish to become certified practitioners.
Why are
WHS Practitioners in Demand?
When you complete the BSB51319 Diploma of Work Health and Safety, you’ll have the confidence and ability to manage a WHS program across a broad range of industries. You’ll extend your understanding of WHS information and data systems, emergency procedures, hazard and risk management, incident investigation and research analysis.
USI – All students undertaking nationally recognised training will need to have a Unique Student Identifier (USI).
It is free and easy for students to create their own USI online. To apply for your USI, please visit www.usi.gov.au
Who is this qualification designed for?
This qualification is suitable for people who apply advanced practical knowledge to coordinate, facilitate and maintain the Work Health and Safety (WHS) program in one or more fields of work in an organisation, such as a WHS practitioner or HR practitioner.
They may work under the guidance of an occupational health and safety professional.
High Demand for Skilled WHS Practitioners
Broader Impact Across the Workplace
Growing Specialisation and Consultancy
Strategic and Communication Focus
UnitsofCompetency
The BSB51319 Diploma of Work Health and Safety consists of 10 units of competency – 5 core and 5 electives. To complete this qualification, you must successfully complete all 10 units as listed below:
BSBWHS514 – Manage WHS compliance of contractors
BSBWHS520 – Manage implementation of emergency procedures
BSBWHS515 – Lead initial response to and investigate WHS incidents
BSBWHS519 – Lead the development and use of WHS risk
BSBWHS513 – Lead WHS risk management
BSBWHS504 – Manage WHS risks
BSBWHS512 – Contribute to managing work-related psychological health and safety
BSBWHS516 – Contribute to developing, implementing and organisation’s WHS management system
BSBWHS517 – Contribute to managing a WHS information system
BSBWHS522 – Manage WHS consultation and participation processes
MinimumEntryRequirements
- Be 18 years or older
- Complete Pre-course evaluation
- Have a work-life balance so as to undertake self-paced study and have access to internet, email and social media
- Have the Foundation Skills described such as language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance
Equivalent competencies are predecessors to the following units which have been mapped as equivalent:
- BSBWHS412 Assist with compliance with WHS laws
- BSBWHS413 Contribute to implementation and maintenance of WHS consultation and participation processes
- BSBWHS414 Contribute to WHS risk management
- BSBWHS415 Contribute to implementing WHS management systems
- BSBWHS416 Contribute to workplace incident response
PROGRAM OFSTUDY
The program is delivered via distance which allows you to do the course from anywhere.
Participants are to complete 10 Units of competency delivered across four clusters.
On successful completion of the enrolment process, students will undergo an induction program including:
Student Induction
- Introduction to Australian Institute of Leadership and Safety training staff.
- Confirmation of the course being delivered.
- The training and assessment procedures including method, format and purpose of assessment.
- Qualifications to be issued.
- Student handbook provided.
Assessment Criteria
- Assessment is competency based.
- The student’s performance is assessed on satisfactory completion of the required assessment and face-to-face workshop
STUDENTSUPPORT
Online and telephone support is available throughout the duration of the course.
Students are encouraged to email all their academic enquiries directly to the trainers or the course coordinator.
One-on-one support is also available on request.
RECOGNITION OF
Prior Learning (RPL)
If you have professional experience in the OHS/WHS and/or Quality Auditing sectors and would like to arrange a face to face interview with one of our trainers to discuss your RPL possibilities, please contact the Course Coordinator directly at admin@ails.edu.au
STUDYPATHWAY -Where to from here?
The BSB Business Services Training Package has offers flexibility when selecting elective units of competency. Upon successful completion of this Program, you will gain 3 units credit towards the BSB51615 Diploma of Quality Auditing. Students may consider BSB51615 Diploma of Quality Auditing.
COURSEFEES
Full Fee for Diploma of Work Health and Safety BSB51319
It is Australian institute of Leadership and Safety’s policy that the course fee will be all-inclusive.
Students will not be ‘surprised’ by unexpected requirements, fees or expenses.
How to Apply
Ready to enrol?
Simply email admin@ails.edu.au, and we’ll send you the enrolment form along with course details and any other information you need.
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Advantages
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Flexible Study Options
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Industry-Relevant Training
Courses built around real-world application and current workplace standards.
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