D157 BSB41407 Certificate IV of Occupational Health & Safety

Certificate IV of Occupational Health and Safety

This qualification will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to apply to a wide variety of OHS contexts. You will learn how to contribute to the implementation of OHS processes in the workplace. You will be able to identify hazards and assess OHS risks, assist with compliance with OHS and other relevant laws, use equipment to conduct workplace monitoring and contribute to the implementation of emergency procedures. 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.

An Occupational Health and Safety qualification will add dimension to almost any role in any industry. Learn to understand and apply relevant legislation, identify workplace hazards, assess risk, deal with emergencies and use equipment for workplace monitoring.

Prerequisite/Training Package BSB07 Pathway Completion of the certificate III or equivalent is recommended. A current active safety representative would be recognised as having the entry requirements. Being familiar with computers for word-processing, databases and the Internet is also an advantage. Mature Age Entry If you have left school and experienced a minimum of two years in a working environment, this course is open entry – free of minimum entrance requirements. However, prerequisite/course pathway requirements shown above must be met.
Desirable Entrance Requirements Competency benchmarks are represented by the following:
	basic skills
	developed skills
	well developed skills
	highly developed skills

Communication skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening skills in English)

Computer Skills (including internet browsing)

The units of competency for this course can be studied in clusters or individually and the cost of all materials required to complete the competency/s including assessment materials is included in the enrolment fee of each unit. see WA Residents \| Non WA Residents Note: Students MUST complete a total of nine (9) units to gain this qualification.
Clustered Competencies for Certificate IV of OH&S D157 Unit Cluster A - This cluster contains the following units of competency: D0971 BSBRES401A - Analyse and present research information. D0896 BSBOHS402B - Contribute to the implementation of the OHS consultation process. D0902 BSBOHS408A - Assist with compliance with OHS and other relevant laws. D157 Unit Cluster B - This cluster contains the following units of competency: D0897 BSBOHS403B - Identify hazards and assess OHS risks. D0900 BSBOHS406B - Use equipment to conduct workplace monitoring. D157 Unit Cluster C - This cluster contains the following units of competency: D0895 BSBOHS401B - Contribute to the implementation of a systematic approach to managing OHS. D0898 BSBOHS404B - Contribute to the implementation of strategies to control OHS risk. D157 Unit Cluster D - This cluster contains the following units of competency: D0899 BSBOHS405B - contribute to the implementation of emergency procedures. D0910 BSBOHS508B - Participate in the investigation of incidents.

The units of competency for this course can be studied in clusters or individually and the cost of all materials required to complete the competency/s including assessment materials is included in the enrolment fee of each unit. see WA Residents | Non WA Residents

Note: Students MUST complete a total of nine (9) units to gain this qualification.

Clustered Competencies for Certificate IV of OH&S

D157 Unit Cluster A - This cluster contains the following units of competency:

D157 Unit Cluster B - This cluster contains the following units of competency:

D157 Unit Cluster C - This cluster contains the following units of competency:

D157 Unit Cluster D - This cluster contains the following units of competency:

Course Information

Prerequisite/Training Package BSB07 Pathway

Completion of the certificate III or equivalent is recommended. A current active safety representative would be recognised as having the entry requirements.
Being familiar with computers for word-processing, databases and the Internet is also an advantage.

Mature Age Entry

If you have left school and experienced a minimum of two years in a working environment, this course is open entry – free of minimum entrance requirements. However, prerequisite/course pathway requirements shown above must be met.

Study Options

This course is run as an adult distant education program with most students choosing the option to use the Internet as their primary source of information.

See SafetyLine under resources for further information.

Course Duration

Participants have six months from the date of enrolment in any subject to complete that subject. The recommended time for completion of a single subject is two months.

Start Times

There is continuous enrolment in the distance program.

Assessment

For each subject two pieces of assessment are required. (Materials cost included in enrolment cost)

The first assessment is a workbook or avtivities.
The second assessment is a written assignment.

See student information pack under resources for further details.

Career Opportunities

Successful completion of this qualification and suitable experience provides you with the opportunity to become a supervisor/manager, or trainee manager in medium and large organisations within the area of occupational health and safety.

After completing study in Occupational Health and Safety you will be able to work as a health and safety practitioner, responsible for the organisation of the safety and health functions within a workplace.

Skills Recognition

This course is competency based and therefore it is possible to have relevant current skills and knowledge recognised. Refer to the skills recognition pages.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills. A summary of the employability skills developed through this qualification can be downloaded from: http://employabilityskills.training.com.au

Industry Needs

The ACWS can customise any of its programs to suit your industry.
Examples include;

Industry specific Safety Representative Programs
Specialized Hazardous Substance Management Programs
Introductory Safety for Managers
Safety Course for Construction Engineers

Contact us to discuss your industry needs

Australian Centre for Work Safety

Managing Risk

Certificate IV of Occupational Health & Safety