Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety (BSB51307)
Who is this program for?
This program is for people employed in OHS roles and safety professionals seeking a nationally recognised qualification to enhance their job knowledge and prospects. The program reflects the role of those who manage an organisation’s OHS program. Participants will possess a sound knowledge base and use various competencies to plan, carry out and evaluate their work and the work of others.
What will I learn?
- Understand the consequences of exposure to health hazards at work
- Recognise, evaluate and manage health and safety hazards in the workplace
- Administer various OHS functions, planning policy development and ethics
- Acquire detailed knowledge in areas of system design and development, risk management and incident investigation
What are the benefits?
- Learn emergency procedures
- Increase your workplace safety
- Learn universally transferable skills
- Nationally accredited diploma
Am I eligible for government funding?
Depending on your individual (or organisation's) situation, you may be eligible to receive government funding. The funding may cover part or the full cost of the program. To find out more about this opportunity speak to one of our consultants on 1300 883 445.
Can my work experience be recognised?
The skills and knowledge gained during your career can be credited towards getting a formal qualification. Known as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), the scheme can be used to gain a full or part qualification. To find out if your work experience applies, call us on 1300 883 445.
How will I be assessed?
To gain the qualification you will have to pass a number of practical and workplace (or simulated workplace) assessments. The assessments for this course are based on formal processes as required by the government.
This program is made up of eight units of competency:
Units
- Participate in the coordination and maintenance of a systematic approach to managing OHS
- Participate in the management of the OHS information and data systems
- Assist in the design and development of the OHS participative arrangements
- Apply principles of OHS risk management
- Manage hazards in the work environment
- Monitor and facilitate the management of hazards associated with plant
- Facilitate the application of principles of occupational health to control OHS risk
- Participate in the investigation of incidents
Click here to download the full course guide.
Why study with us?
- Experienced RTO
- Online facilitator support
- Payment plan available
| Qualification | Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety (BSB51307) |
| Enrolment dates | Online - start anytime |
| Campus | Online |
| Fees & Funding | Funding available* Call us on 1300 883 445 |
| Entry Requirements | None |
* Funding varies per individual's circumstances, call us for a quote today on 1300 883 445.
Successful completion of this qualification
may lead to career opportunities such as:
- Occupational Health and Safety Manager
- Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner
- Senior Occupational Health and Safety Officer
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Standard duration is 12 months. Fast track options are available - call to discuss on 1300 883 445
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