Certificate III in OHS

      

Certificate III in OHS

Overview:

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 a s a voluntary duty..  Distance learning and Recognition of Prior Learning is offered with this course.

Job Roles:

Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

• Health and Safety Assistant

• Health and Safety Committee Member

• Health and Safety Representative.

Prerequisite requirements:

There are no prerequisite requirements for individual units of competency

Pathways into the qualification:

Preferred pathways for candidates considering this qualification include:

• after achieving the BSB20107 Certificate II in Business or other relevant qualification/s

OR

• providing evidence of competency in the majority of units required for the BSB20107 Certificate II in Business or other relevant qualification/s

OR

• with some vocational experience working in occupational health and safety roles without a formal business qualification.  This breadth of expertise would equate to the competencies required to undertake this qualification.

Qualification Rules

Total number of units = 12.
7 Occupational Health & Safety Units plus 5 elective units:

At least 3 of the elective units must be selected from the elective units listed below:

The other 2 elective units may be selected from the remaining elective units listed below, the BSB07 Business Services Training Package or any other currently endorsed national Training Package.  If not listed below, 1 unit may be selected from a Certificate II qualification and 1 unit from a Certificate IV qualification.

Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.

Units selected from other Training Packages must not duplicate units selected from or available within the BSB07 Business Services Training Package.

BSBOHS301B         Apply knowledge of OHS legislation in the workplace
BSBOHS302B         Participate effectively in OHS communication and consultative processes
BSBOHS303B         Contribute to OHS hazard identification and risk assessment
BSBOHS304B         Contribute to OHS hazard control
BSBOHS305B         Contribute to OHS issue resolution
BSBOHS306B         Contribute to implementing emergency prevention activities and response procedures
BSBOHS307B         Participate in OHS investigations

Elective Units

BSBINM301A         Organise workplace information
BSBDIV301A         Work effectively with diversity
BSBWRT301A        Write simple documents
HLTFA402B           Apply advanced first aid
HLTFA403A          Manage first aid in the workplace

Customer Service

BSBCUS301A Deliver and monitor a service to customers

Diversity

BSBDIV301A Work effectively with diversity

Financial Administration

BSBFIA301A Maintain financial records

General Administration

BSBADM311A Maintain business resources

Information Management

BSBINM301A Organise workplace information

BSBINM302A Utilise a knowledge management system

Innovation

BSBINN201A Contribute to workplace innovation

Interpersonal Communication

BSBCMM301A Process customer complaints

IT Use

BSBITU306A Design and produce business documents

Product Skills and Advice

BSBPRO301A Recommend products and services

Sustainability

BSBSUS301A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

Workplace Effectiveness

BSBWOR301A Organise personal work priorities and development

BSBWOR401A Establish effective workplace relationships

Writing

BSBWRT301A Write simple documents

Imported Units

HLTFA402B Apply advanced first aid

HLTFA403A Manage first aid in the workplace

Pathways from the qualification:

After achieving the BSB30707 Certificate III in Occupational Health and Safety, candidates may undertake the BSB41407 Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety a qualification that provides a pathway enabling individuals to use well-developed skills and a broad knowledge of occupational health and safety in a wide variety of contexts, or a range of other Certificate IV qualifications.

Licensing, Legislative, Regulatory or Certification Considerations:

While no licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply holistically to this qualification at the time of publication, relevant national, state and territory legislation, regulations and codes of practice impact upon this qualification. Refer to unit Performance Criteria and Range Statement for details.

Selecting Elective Units for Different Outcomes:

The context for this qualification varies and this must guide the selection of elective units. An example of appropriate elective units for a particular outcome follows.

Health and Safety Assistant

7 occupational health and safety units plus

3 elective units selected from

• BSBINM301A Organise workplace information

• HLTFA402B Apply advanced first aid

• HLTFA403A Manage first aid in the workplace

2 elective units selected in accordance with the Qualification Rules for this qualification.

Employability Skills:

Classifications:

ASCO 3992-11 Safety Inspector

ASCED4 0613 Public Health

ANZSCO 312611 Safety Inspector