Begin a career in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS). Learn skills and knowledge appropriate to the level of health and safety assistant in a broad range of industries.

This course does not provide specific OHS knowledge related to particular technical or scientific fields. Training is related to Australian OHS legal requirements with specific emphasis on the state of Victoria.

• Location:
  Werribee
• Faculty:
  Faculty of Workforce Development
• School:
  School of Sport & Science
• Study mode:
  Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus
• Course code:
  BSB30707
• Duration:
  1 year
• This information is for Australian residents.
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How to apply

• health and safety assistant or equivalent

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

This qualification reflects the role of skilled operators who apply a broad range of competencies in varied work contexts, using some discretion and judgement and relevant theoretical knowledge. They may provide technical advice and support to a team. This qualification is for people whose main job is not dedicated to OHS but who take it on as a voluntary duty.

• Apply Knowledge of OHS Legislation in the Workplace

  Unit code

  BSBOHS301B

• Participate Effectively in OHS Communication and Consultative Processes

  Unit code

  BSBOHS302B

• Contribute to OHS Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

  Unit code

  BSBOHS303B

• Contribute to OHS Hazard Control

  Unit code

  BSBOHS304B

• Contribute to OHS Issue Resolution

  Unit code

  BSBOHS305B

• Contribute to Implementing Emergency Prevention Activities and Response Procedures

  Unit code

  BSBOHS306B

• Participate in OHS Investigations

  Unit code

  BSBOHS307B

• Write Simple Documents

  Unit code

  BSBWRT301A

• Organise Personal Work Priorities and Development

  Unit code

  BSBWOR301A

• Implement and Monitor Environmentally Sustainable Work Practices

  Unit code

  BSBSUS301A

• Deliver and Monitor a Service to Customers

  Unit code

  BSBCUS301A

• Design and Produce Business Documents

  Unit code

  BSBITU306A

• Create Electronic Presentations

  Unit code

  BSBITU302A

To qualify for BSB30707 Certificate III in Occupational Health and Safety, participants must successfully complete a total of 12 units of study, 7 core units 5 elective units out of the 6 elective units listed in the model qualification structure below, or in accordance with the packaging rules specified in BSB07 Training Package (refer to Training Package Qualifications Framework).