Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 3 |
This qualification first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 3.0. Version created to update codes and titles in unit list. |
Release 2 |
This version released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 2.0. Version created to update unit list. |
Release 1 |
This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 1.0 |
Qualification Description
This qualification is suitable for people who coordinate and maintain the Work Health and Safety (WHS) program in an organisation. It reflects the role of practitioners who apply a substantial knowledge base and well-developed skills in a wide variety of WHS contexts.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Entry Requirements
All core units in BSB41415 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety or equivalent competencies.
Equivalent competencies are predecessors to the following units which have been mapped as equivalent:
- BSBWHS402 Assist with compliance with WHS laws
- BSBWHS403 Contribute to implementing and maintaining WHS consultation and participation processes
- BSBWHS404 Contribute to WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control
- BSBWHS405 Contribute to implementing and maintaining WHS management systems
- BSBWHS406 Assist with responding to incidents
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 9
5 core units plus
4 elective units, of which:
- at least 3 units must be Group A below
- the remaining unit may be from Group A or Group B below or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course at Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma level.
Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Core Units
BSBWHS502 Manage effective WHS consultation and participation processes
BSBWHS503 Contribute to the systematic management of WHS risk
BSBWHS504 Manage WHS risks
BSBWHS505 Investigate WHS incidents
BSBWHS506 Contribute to developing, implementing and maintaining WHS management systems
Elective Units
Group A
BSBHRM509 Manage rehabilitation or return to work programs
BSBWHS410 Contribute to work-related health and safety measures and initiatives
BSBWHS507 Contribute to managing WHS information systems
BSBWHS508 Manage WHS hazards associated with plant
BSBWHS509 Facilitate the development and use of risk-management tools
BSBWHS510 Contribute to implementing emergency procedures
PUAWER003B Manage and monitor workplace emergency procedures, equipment and other resources
Group B
BSBINN601 Lead and manage organisational change
BSBMGT502 Manage people performance
BSBMGT516 Facilitate continuous improvement
BSBSUS501 Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability
BSBWHS408 Assist with effective WHS management of contractors
BSBWHS409 Assist with workplace monitoring processes
TAEDEL401 Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning
Qualification Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
BSB51315 Diploma of Work Health and Safety Release 3 |
BSB51315 Diploma of Work Health and Safety Release 2 |
Updates to codes and titles in the unit list |
Equivalent qualification |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=11ef6853-ceed-4ba7-9d87-4da407e23c10