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.

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).

 

Course content

A – System safety

	BSBOHS401B – Contribute to the management of a systematic approach to manage safety
	BSBOHS402B – Contribute to the implementation of the OHS consultation process
	BSBOHS408A – Assist in compliance with OHS and other relevant laws

B – Risk management

	BSBRSK401A – Identify risk and apply risk management processes
	BSBWRT301A – Write simple documents

C – Risk and opportunity

	BSBOHS403B – Identify hazards and assess OHS risks
	BSBOHS406B – Use equipment to conduct workplace monitoring
	BSBOHS404B – Contribute to the implementation of strategies to control OHS risk
	BSBOHS405B – Contribute to the implementation of emergency procedures

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

	Sound language and literacy skills and basic word processing
	Access to a computer, internet and printer is required
	Assignments are generally based around workplace activities
	Participants should have access to a workplace that can be used for case studies and/or practical exercises
	Minimum completion of year 10 is recommended
	General work experience in the workplace would be significantly beneficial

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.

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