Diploma of OHS

      

Diploma of OHS

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who coordinate and maintain the OHS program within an organisation.  Individuals would possess a sound theoretical knowledge base and use a range of specialised, technical or managerial competencies to plan, carry out and evaluate their own work and the work of others with safety responsibilities.  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:

• OHS Manager

• OHS Practitioner

• Senior OHS Officer.

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 BSB41407 Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety or other relevant qualification/s

Or

• Providing evidence of competency in the majority of units required for the BSB41407 Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety or other relevant qualification/s

Or

• With extensive vocational experience in providing guidance to others in matters relating to occupational health and safety but without formal OHS qualifications.

Qualification Requirements:

Requiring 8 units for the qualification.

5 Units from the OHS units listed below:

Units of Competency include:

BSBOHS501B - Participate in the coordination & maintenance of a systematic approach to managing OHS

BSBOHS502B - Participate in the management of the OHS information and data systems

BSBOHS503B - Assist in the design and development of OHS participative arrangements

BSBOHS504B - Apply principles of OHS risk management

BSBOHS505B - Manage Hazards in the work environment

BSBOHS508B - Participate in the investigation of incidents

3 Units from the Business Services Training Package or any other endorsed Training Package of which a minimum of 2 units must be from a Diploma qualification and 1 unit may be included from a Certificate IV or Advanced Diploma qualification.

NOTE: These 3 units may include the 2 OHS units listed below and/or the unit not chosen from the OHS units listed above.

Elective Units:

BSBOHS506B - Monitor and facilitate the management of hazards associated with plant

BSBOHS507B - Facilitate the application of principles of occupational health to control OHS risk

Units from other Training Packages must not duplicate units selected from the Business Services Training Package.
All units selected must contribute to and combine to form a work outcome.

Pathway from the qualification:

After achieving the BSB51307 Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety, candidates may undertake the BSB60607 Advanced Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety, a qualification for those individuals who analyse, design and execute judgements using wide-ranging technical, creative, conceptual or managerial competencies.

Selecting Elective Units for Different Outcomes

The context for this qualification varies and this must guide the selection of elective units. Examples of appropriate elective units for particular outcomes follow.

OHS Manager

5 occupational health and safety units

• BSBOHS501B Participate in the coordination and maintenance of a systematic approach to managing OHS

• BSBOHS502B Participate in the management of the OHS information and data systems

• BSBOHS503B Assist in the design and development of OHS participative arrangements

• BSBOHS504B Apply principles of OHS risk management

• BSBOHS505B Manage hazards in the work environment

3 elective units

• BSBMGT515A Manage operational plan

• BSBOHS506B Monitor and facilitate the management of hazards associated with plant

• BSBOHS507B Facilitate the application of principles of occupational health to control OHS risk

OHS Practitioner

5 occupational health and safety units

• BSBOHS501B Participate in the coordination and maintenance of a systematic approach to managing OHS

• BSBOHS502B Participate in the management of the OHS information and data systems

• BSBOHS503B Assist in the design and development of OHS participative arrangements

• BSBOHS504B Apply principles of OHS risk management

• BSBOHS505B Manage hazards in the work environment

3 elective units

• BSBMGT502B Manage people performance

• BSBMGT515A Manage operational plan

• BSBSUS501A Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability

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.