Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (BSB41415) is a nationally accredited qualification and is run in partnership with ACTU Organising Centre.

This course runs for 6 days in two, 3 day parts.  Part 2 will be held on 24-26 May 2016

The cost of the course is payable on enrolment by the participant or their employer.

Training is nationally accredited and therefore GST is not payable on fees. Cancellation of an enrolment must be received in writing.

Core and elective units are listed below.

Duration: 6 Days

Cost: Metropolitan $1850.00 GST exempt

NOTE: if you plan on paying for this course manually (i.e., not online), please fill out this enrolment form and email to [email protected]

CORE UNIT

BSBWHS402 Assist with compliance with WHS laws

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to assist with providing advice about the legislative duties, rights and obligations of individuals and parties prescribed in WHS laws

Elements:

1. Assist with determining the legal framework for WHS in the workplace

2. Assist with providing advice on WHS compliance

3. Assist with WHS compliance measures

CORE UNIT

BSBWHS403 Contribute to implementing and maintaining WHS consultation and   participation processes

This unit   describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to contribute to the implementation and maintenance of WHS consultation and   participation processes in the workplace as part of a systematic approach to managing WHS.

Elements:

1. Identify individuals and parties involved in WHS consultation and participation processes

2. Contribute to WHS consultation and participation processes

3. Contribute to processes for communicating and sharing WHS information and data

4. Contribute to identifying and meeting training requirements for effective WHS consultation and participation

5. Contribute to improving WHS consultation and participation processes

CORE UNIT

BSBWHS404 Contribute to WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk   control

This unit describes   the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to contribute to identifying work health and safety hazards; assessing WHS risks; and developing, implementing and evaluating risk controls appropriate to won job role and work area.

Elements:

1. Access information to identify hazards, and assess and control risks

2. Contribute to compliance and workplace requirements

3. Contribute to workplace hazard identification

4. Contribute to WHS risk assessment

5. Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of   risk control

CORE UNIT

BSBWHS405 Contribute to implementing and maintaining WHS management systems

This unit   describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to contribute to the implementation and maintenance of a work health and safety   management system (WHSMS) as it applies to own work area and job role.

Elements:

1. Contribute to developing and promoting WHS policy

2. Contribute to WHSMS planning

3. Contribute to implementing the WHSMS plan

4. Contribute to evaluating WHS performance

5. Contribute to reviewing and improving the WHSMS

CORE UNIT

BSBWHS406 Assist with responding to incidents

This unit   describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to assist   with actions and activities performed in response to incidents.

Elements:

1. Assist with identifying legislative and other requirements

2. Assist with implementing initial incident response procedures

3. Assist with collecting WHS information data relevant to an   investigation

4. Assist incident investigations

5. Assist in implementing recommended measures and actions arising from   investigations

ELECTIVE UNIT

BSBWHS407 Assist with claims management, rehabilitation and return-to-work programs

This unit   describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to assist with the management of workers' compensation claims, rehabilitation and   return-to-work programs.

Elements:

1. Assist with managing claims

2. Assist with planning for and implementing a successful rehabilitation or return-to-work program

3. Assist with monitoring and evaluating a rehabilitation or return-to-work program

ELECTIVE UNIT

BSBWHS409 Assist with workplace monitoring processes

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to assist with monitoring a range of physical agents and conditions relevant to work health and safety.

Elements:

1. Assist with selecting measuring devices

2. Assist with preparations to collect workplace information and data

3. Assist with collecting workplace information and data

4. Assist with documenting and evaluating results of monitoring

ELECTIVE UNIT

PUAWER002 Ensure workplace emergency prevention procedures, systems and processes are implemented

This unit covers the competency required to implement workplace emergency prevention procedures within a workplace or a defined group of workplaces.

Elements:

1. Ensure workplace emergency prevention processes are implemented

2. Ensure appropriate hazard analysis is undertaken and results are implemented

3. Ensure workplace emergency protection systems, emergency control equipment and evacuation systems remain effective

ELECTIVE UNIT

BSBFLM303 Contribute to effective workplace relationships

This unit describes skills and knowledge required to gather information and maintain effective relationships and networks, with particular regard to communication and representation.

Elements:

1. Seek, receive and communicate information and ideas

2. Encourage trust and confidence

3. identify and use networks and relationships

4. Contribute to positive outcomes

ELECTIVE UNIT

BSBLDR401 Communicate effectively as a workplace leader

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to communicate effectively as a workplace leader, including understanding the context, choosing methods of communication to suit the audience, and follow-up.

Elements:

1. Identify context for communication

2. Clarify message and engage communication

3. Take follow-up actions

Delivery Mode and   Duration:

The Certificate IV in WHS is a guided 2 month program.

Participants attend a 3 day face-to-face workshop at the beginning of the 4 months, and a   second 3 day workshop at the end of the 2 months. They also read learner   guides for 3 units between attending workshops 1 and 2. There are 6 weeks   between each workshop training block to allow participants to relate their   learning to their workplace and to practice and consolidate their knowledge and skill.

Participant Induction:

Participants receive a half hour induction on the first morning of the   first workshop.

The induction provides information about the course, and outlines   everyone’s roles and responsibilities.

You will have the opportunity to individually discuss any special   needs you have with your Educator.

Arrangements for support will be noted and kept in your individual   participant file.

Workshop   Attendance Requirements:

Participants are required to attend every day of all courses as per the   scheduled dates.

In general, training commences at 9am and concludes at 5pm, with an hour lunch break.

Punctual attendance at all sessions is expected.

What if you are   unable to attend a Workshop?

If you are unable to attend training due to illness, or other valid reason, contact your Educator asap in advance or on the morning of training. Alternative arrangements will be offered for assessments completed during the sessions you have missed.

Behaviour During   Workshops:

All participants are responsible for helping to maintain both a positive and safe learning environment.

You are expected to observe the Code of Conduct.

Under our Code of Conduct, participants are expected to:

• follow attendance requirements and observe punctuality for all training sessions;

• show respect for each other, for the Educators and for all visitors;  and

• take care of training facilities

Participant   Support:

Educators will try to give you reasonable access to training and assessment. This includes providing support such as;

• referral to language, literacy and numeracy assistance, where required;

• referral to external welfare and guidance services, if appropriate; and/or

• reasonable / allowable adjustments of assessments if you have special needs.

Educators are available to participants outside course hours via telephone and/or email.

If you experience difficulty with course work talk to your Educator for help.

Outcomes and   Pathways:

On completion you will be awarded the Qualification (if achieving competency in all 10 units) or a Statement of Attainment (if achieving competency in 1 to 9 units) in Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (BSB41415).