Course in Cert. IV in (OH&S) BSB41407 
Course description:
A Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety BSB41407 is now the minimum requirement for OHS management in most Australian workplaces. OHSA provides a nationally recognised on-line training program for students to gain this qualification. The course is specifically designed to help people who aspire to pursue a career in OH&S. This course is also extremely relevant for supervisors, union representatives, safety committee members, safety officers and other staff who identify and manage workplace health and safety hazards. Undertaking this program online has its’ advantages – you can start any time you like, it is self-paced and we offer support by some of the most qualified OH&S experts in Australia, with current real world experience ( see our people’s projects on our website to get a picture of the vast experience that your trainers have – they are not academics without real world experience!):
Who is this course for?
The Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety BSB41407 Training course is the usual minimum requirement for those who want to commence a career in occupational health & safety.This course is relevant to supervisors, union representatives, safety committee members, safety officers and others who identify and manage workplace health & safety hazards. After completing this qualification, you will be able to work as a health and safety practitioner, responsible for the organisation of the safety and health functions within a workplace.
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Quick course guide
| Qualification | Certificate IV | Resources required | Internet, email, printer |
| Provider | OHSA (R.T.O. No. 31092) | Pre-requisites | Year 10 or equivalent |
| Delivery method | On-line | Course materials | All course materials are provided |
| Enrolment date | Enrol anytime | Assessments | By assignments |
| Study time | 1 yr = 5.5hrs/week | Student support | Yes: Expert trainers & online support |
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What will you learn?
The Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety BSB41407 will teach you how to comply with OH&S legislation, how to identify hazards and how to assess and control risks. You will learn how to contribute to OHS in a workplace environment, including aiding in the implementation of OH&S strategies to control risks and emergency procedures. The Certificate IV in OH&S will help you to take that next step in your career, whether it is for up-skilling in your current workplace, or providing you a valuable qualification to pursue an alternative career.
Course duration
Depending on individual background , experience and access to resources the total hours needed to achieve the OHS qualification may vary, but all learners need to meet the benchmarks detailed in the BSB07 training package. All learners activities and assessment tasks have been mapped against the units of competence and meet the performance criteria, critical aspects of evidence and context of assessment to achieve competency. Participants must complete this course within 12 months of enrolment. Students could complete the course self-paced in 3 months, however these following guidelines are provided to assist you to determine your completion timeframe.
11.5hrs/week = 6 months or 5.5hrs/week = 1 year.
Price
Full Course – $1,450.00 – (paid up-front, includes all material and assessment);
Workbook A – System Safety – $600.00 – (3 units – includes all material and assessment);
Workbook B – Risk Management – $400.00 – (2 units – includes all material and assessment);
Workbook C – Risk and Opportunity – $800.00 (4 units – includes all material and assessment).
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Course content
A – System safety
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B – Risk management
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C – Risk and opportunity
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Assessment
You will work through interactive workbooks online and submit written assignments for each unit of study either by email, fax or post.
Award
Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety (BSB41407).
Entry requirements
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Course pre-requisites
There are no formal pre-requisites for the Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety. You will need the ability to gain access to a workplace in order to complete the workplace-based assessments (this can be a present workplace or a workplace of a friend/colleague. Alternative arrangements can be made for those in between work or without access to a workplace.
Course support
To support your studies, you will be provided with qualified trainers, learning materials ,telephone and email support.
Course in Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) – (BSB41407) PDF.download
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