Upgrade your qualifications in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS). Learn about monitoring and controlling workplace hazards, and how to implement emergency procedures. Gain skills in a host of areas to make your workplace safe.

• Location:
  Werribee and Industry
• Faculty:
  Faculty of Workforce Development
• School:
  School of Sport & Science
• Study mode:
  Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus
• Course code:
  BSB41407
• Duration:
  1 year
• This information is for Australian residents.
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How to apply

• OHS supervisor with human resources focus in a variety of general workplaces
• OHS co-ordinator
• OHS officer

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This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base in a wide variety of contexts. They apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They may provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others. This qualification would suit an OHS officer in a full-time dedicated role who works under the supervision of an OHS Coordinator or OHS Manager.

• Contribute to the Implementation of a Systematic Approach to Managing OHS

  Unit code

  BSBOHS401B

• Contribute to the Implementation of the OHS Consultation Process

  Unit code

  BSBOHS402B

• Identify Hazards and Assess OHS Risks

  Unit code

  BSBOHS403B

• Contribute to the Implementation of Strategies to Control OHS Risk

  Unit code

  BSBOHS404B

• Contribute to the Implementation of Emergency Procedures

  Unit code

  BSBOHS405B

• Use Equipment to Conduct Workplace Monitoring

  Unit code

  BSBOHS406C

• Assist With Compliance With OHS and Other Relevant Laws

  Unit code

  BSBOHS408A

• Make a Presentation

  Unit code

  BSBCMM401A

• Write Complex Documents

  Unit code

  BSBWRT401A

• Identify Risk and Apply Risk Management Processes

  Unit code

  BSBRSK401A

• Implement and Monitor Environmentally Sustainable Work Practices

  Unit code

  BSBSUS301A

• Monitor and Facilitate the Management of Hazards Associated With Plant

  Unit code

  BSBOHS506B

• Apply Principles of OHS Risk Management

  Unit code

  BSBOHS504B

To be eligible for this qualification a total of 9 units must be achieved consisting of 6 units from Group A including:

BSBOHS408A Assist with compliance with OHS and other relevant laws

and at least one of:

BSBOHS405B Contribute to the implementation of emergency procedures

OR

BSBOHS406C Use equipment to conduct workplace monitoring

The remaining 2 electives may be selected from Group A or Group B or as approved by the Head of School from any currently endorsed training Packages or accredited course at the same qualification level.

• TAFE: NA
• Year 12: Successful completion of VCE or equivalent.
• International: NA
• Mature: Relevant industry experience.