Certificate IV in OHS

     

Certificate IV in OHS

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 & Safety Units including:

• Assist with compliance with OHS and other relevant laws                                      BSBOHS408B

At least 1 of the following OHS units:

• Contribute to the implementation of emergency procedures                                      BSBOHS405B

• Using equipment to conduct workplace monitoring                                                 BSBOHS406B

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:

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

• Contribute to the implementation of the OHS consultation process - BSBOHS402B

• Identify hazards and assess OHS risks - BSBOHS403B

• Contribute to the implementation of strategies to control OHS risks - BSBOHS404B

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.

The Common Business Units at Certificate IV level are: (Note BSBCMN411A Monitor a safe workplace cannot be undertaken for this qualification)

BSBCRT501A         Originate and develop concepts
BSBCUS401A         Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies
BSBCUS402A         Address customer needs
BSBFIA402A          Report on financial activity
BSBADM409A         Coordinate business resources
BSBINN301A          Promote innovation in a team environment
BSBCMM401A        Make a presentation
BSBITS401A          Maintain business technology
BSBMKG413A         Promote products and services
BSBMKG414A         Undertake marketing activities
BSBOHS407A         Monitor a safe workplace
BSBPMG510A         Manage projects
BSBREL401A          Establish networks
BSBRES401A         Analyse and present research information
BSBRSK401A         Identify risk and apply risk management processes
BSBWRT401A        Write complex documents

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.