WorkSafe Connect's BSB41419 - Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety program is focused on supporting individuals who are seeking to take on, or currently undertaking, the responsibility for safety in the workplace and/or are seeking to build on their career.
This qualification is considered the minimum entry point for anyone pursuing a career in work health & safety (WHS).
Upon successful completion of this qualification, students will have the skills and knowledge to effectively manage risks, apply and ensure compliance with WHS laws, and consult on WHS issues within the workplace.
WorkSafe Connect has been delivering workplace health and safety related Certificate IV in Workplace Health and Safety programs for over 15 years and is one of Queensland’s leading suppliers of WHS training courses.
Bayswater Road, Garbutt, Townsville, QLD 4814
8:00am 24th July to 4:30pm 28th July 2023
8:00am 16th October to 4:30pm 20th October 2023
You may be eligible to receive Construction Skills Queensland funding for this course if you are a worker or an apprentice / trainee in the building and construction industry.
Individuals who are seeking to take on, or currently undertaking, the responsibility for safety in the workplace and/or are seeking to build on their career.
Only one jurisdiction within Australia, being Victoria, has not implemented the model WHS legislation.
Our course is offered via a ten (10) day delivery program consisting of two five (5) day sessions.
The key areas covered by this course include:
Core – Session 1 – 5 days
Electives – Session 2 – 5 days
Training will be conducted by one of our experienced trainer assessors who have WHS industry currency, strong knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and industry standards.
All assessments in this course are open book and students will have access to all learning materials such as legislation, codes of practice
Training will be conducted by one of our experienced trainer assessors who has WHS industry currency, strong knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, Codes of Practice and industry standards.Virtual Delivery and Electronic Assessments
Virtual delivery will require students to have specific IT items, these will be communicated at enquiry or booking. A strong level of computer literacy skills is required.
It is recommended that students with access to a laptop bring this to the face-to-face sessions as activities and assessments can be completed electronically.
Paper-based assessments and resources will also be available – we are happy to work with each student to decide which format is most suitable.
Successful students will receive a certificate for BB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety accompanied by a transcript of units of competency.
To achieve the qualification, students must:
WHSO Certification
Upon successful completion application can be made to Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) for a Work Health and Safe Officer (WHSO) certificate.
Additional information is available from WHSQ by clicking here.
There are no formal pre-requisites to undertake this qualification although the completion of Year 10 is recommended.
A skills and experience form must be completed prior to course commencement to provide the trainer assessor with an overview of each participant’s background and their previous experience with health and safety.
In undertaking this course, it is advisable students have access to a workplace in order to contextualise and complete any workplace-based activities. Alternative arrangements can be made for those in between work or without access to a workplace through the provision of simulated activities.
You may be eligible to receive CSQ funding for this course if you work in the building & construction industry and permanently work in Queensland. Eligible students also include clerical, administrative or professional staff whose employer is part of the building & construction industry.
If eligible, this course is fully subsidised with no out of pocket expense.
For further details, please click here or get in touch with us.
This program enables participates to gain a qualification in BSB41419 - Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety.
It is designed to give students practical knowledge and skills to enable the provision of valid and timely WHS advice and assist with improving safety in the workplace.
The course covers a broad range of health and safety functions and responsibilities in the workplace including identifying hazards, assessing WHS risks, implementing strategies to control WHS risks and evaluating an organisation’s WHS performance.
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In Queensland, on successful completion of the qualification, you may apply for a Work Health and Safety Officer (WHSO) certificate from Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) as the BSB41419 - Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety has been deemed an equivalent qualification for WHSO certification. Applications must be submitted directly to WHSQ.
Completing a course in work health and safety can open doors to a variety of industries.
All Australian industries are governed by legislation and therefore have obligations to demonstrate how this is done.
This qualification is considered the minimum entry point for anyone pursuing a career in work health & safety (WHS).