Certificate III in OHS

      

Certificate III in OHS

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.

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

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.