Certificate IV in OHS

     

BSB41407 - Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety

Course Objective:         

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

Participants will be provided with the skills to:

• Understand not only OHS legislation but other related legislation specific to OHS ie. Injury  Management and Workers Compensation, industrial Relations, EEO;

• To understand what are the principles of an OHS Management System and how it can be used within an organisation;

• To understand the importance of effective consultation and communication mechanisms within the organisation to promote safety behavioural change;

• To learn the concept of risk management and the tools that can be used to assess, control and evaluate risk; and

• To identify situations within the organisation that requires emergency planning and assist in the development.

Target Audience

• Personnel who are within a Human Resource Management role wishing to gain a basic knowledge of the OHS function.

• Personnel who have supervisory responsibilities within their organisation wishing to learn more about OHS functions.

• Participants working within an OHS Consultancy role, wishing to formalise their work experience with a Nationally Accredited Qualification,

• Participants that want to make a career change into an Occupational Health and Safety role.

Professional Recognition

Participants are eligible to apply for applicable membership of the Safety Institute of Australian (SIA) www.sia.org.au

Delivery Methods

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

• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL/RCC documents available on our website at www.lifestart.com.au

Nominal Hours (Duration):

400 Hours

Course Outline

Total number of units = 9

9 elective units required

6 elective units must be selected from the Group A units listed below 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

Group A units

BSBOHS401B Contribute to the implementation of a systematic approach to managing OHS

BSBOHS402B Contribute to the implementation of the OHS consultation process

BSBOHS403B Identify hazards and assess OHS risks

BSBOHS404B Contribute to the implementation of strategies to control OHS risk

Group B units

Occupational Health and Safety

BSBOHS407A Monitor a safe workplace

Research

BSBRES401A Analyse and present research information

Risk Management

BSBRSK401A Identify risk and apply risk management processes

Award

Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety (BSB41407)

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

Qualification Descriptor:

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.

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:

• Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator

• Occupational Health and Safety Officer.

Prerequisite requirements:

There are no prerequisite requirements for individual units of competency.

Pathways into the qualification:

Candidates may enter the qualification through a number of entry points demonstrating potential to undertake vocational educational and training at certificate level, including

• After achieving the BSB30707 Certificate III in Occupational Health and Safety or other relevant Certificate III qualification

OR

• Providing evidence of competency in the majority of units required for the BSB30707 Certificate III in Occupational Health and Safety

OR

• With extensive vocational experience in occupational health and safety roles.

Examples of indicative job roles for candidates seeking entry based upon their vocational experience include:

• Health and Safety Representative

• Health and Safety Committee Member

• Health and Safety Assistant.

Qualification Rules:

Total number of units = 9

6 occupational health and safety units 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

• BSBOHS406B Use equipment to conduct workplace monitoring

plus

3 elective units

At least 2 of the elective units must be selected from the remaining occupational health and safety units or the elective units listed below.

The other elective unit may be selected from the remaining occupational health and safety units, the remaining elective units, anywhere else in the BSB07 Business Services Training Package or any other currently endorsed national Training Package, of which 1 unit may be selected from a Certificate III or Diploma 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.

Occupational Health and Safety Units

• BSBOHS401B Contribute to the implementation of a systematic approach to managing OHS
  

• BSBOHS402B Contribute to the implementation of the OHS consultation process

• BSBOHS403B Identify hazards and assess OHS risks

• BSBOHS404B Contribute to the implementation of strategies to control OHS risk

• BSBOHS405B Contribute to the implementation of emergency procedures

• BSBOHS406B Use equipment to conduct workplace monitoring

• BSBOHS408A Assist with compliance with OHS and other relevant laws
  

Elective Units

Creative Thinking

• BSBCRT501A Originate and develop concepts

Customer Service

• BSBCUS401A Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies

• BSBCUS402A Address customer needs

Financial Administration

• BSBFIA402A Report on financial activity

General Administration

• BSBADM409A Coordinate business resources

Innovation

• BSBINN301A Promote innovation in a team environment

Interpersonal Communication

• BSBCMM401A Make a presentation

IT Support

• BSBITS401A Maintain business technology

Marketing

• BSBMKG413A Promote products and services

• BSBMKG414A Undertake marketing activities

Occupational Health and Safety

• BSBOHS407A Monitor a safe workplace

Project Management

• BSBPMG510A Manage projects

Relationship Management

• BSBREL401A Establish networks

Research

• BSBRES401A Analyse and present research information

Risk Management

• BSBRSK401A Identify risk and apply risk management processes

Writing

• BSBWRT401A Write complex documents
  

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.

Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator

6 occupational health and safety units plus

3 elective units

• BSBCUS401A Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies

• follow the packaging guidelines for the remaining units

Pathways from the qualification:

After achieving the BSB41407 Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety, candidates may undertake the BSB51307 Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety, a qualification for those wishing to develop specialised skills and knowledge required to coordinate and maintain the OHS program within an organisation or a range of other Diploma level qualifications

Employability Skills:

Employability Skills Summary

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.

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 form 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.