Certificate III in OHS

      

BSB30307 - Certificate III in Occupational Health and Safety

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.

Course Objective:         

The Certificate III in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) aims to give participants with the underpinning knowledge of the basic role of an Occupational Health and Safety assistant.

Participants will be provided with the skills to:

• Understand and apply OHS legislation - Consultative processes and functions of Health & Safety Representatives

• Hazard identification, risk assessment, risk control

• Conduct risk assessments

• Participate in incident investigation

• Participate in the implementation of an Occupational Health and Safety management system

Prerequisite requirements:

There are no prerequisite requirements for individual units of competency

Pathways into the qualification:

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Pathways into the qualification

Preferred pathways for candidates considering this qualification include:

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

or

• with 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.

Pathways from the Qualification

• After achieving the BSB30707 Certificate III in OHS, participants may undertake the BSB41407 Certificate IV in OHS.

Delivery Methods

• Distance Delivery (course undertaken remotely with tutorial support); and

• Recognition of Prior Learning

Nominal Hours (Duration):

300 Hours

Award

Certificate III in Occupational Health and Safety (BSB30707)

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

Diversity

BSBDIV301A Work effectively with diversity

Writing

BSBWRT301A Write simple documents

Imported Units

HLTFA403A Manage first aid in the workplace

HLTHSE204B Follow safe manual handling practices

or

Customer Service

BSBCUS301A Deliver and monitor a service to customers

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

Imported Units

HLTFA402B Apply advanced first aid

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.

Course Administration

For information relating to:

• Course resource material;

• Assessment methods; and

• Booking and refund process.

Please contact:

Health Services International

Ph:         02 4351 3322 or

Email:     hsi@lifestart.com.au

Employability Skills

Employability Skills Summary

Classifications

ASCO 3992-11 Safety Inspector

ASCED4 0613 Public Health

ANZSCO 312611 Safety Inspector

Notes:

The units of competency are nationally recognised and are registered on the National Training Information Service website http://www.ntis.gov.au

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Enrolment:

To enrol in this qualification please complete the enrolment from and return to Health Services International.

Recognition of Prior Learning / Current Competency (RPL/RCC):

If you wish to seek RPL/RCC for any or all UOC please download the RPL Documents, complete and return to Health Services International.