BSB51319 Diploma of Work Health & Safety

Put your training and experience to use with ITEC’s RPL services and earn a nationally recognised qualification with a BSB51319 Diploma of Work Health & Safety via our RTO partners.

Qualification Overview

Qualification Name:

Diploma of Work Health and Safety

Qualification Code and Units of Competency:

BSB51319

Duration:

Within four weeks of receiving sufficient and complying evidence of competency in all applied for units of competency.

The Diploma of Work Health and Safety is recommended for individuals who coordinate and facilitate Work Health and Safety programs within their organisations. The qualification reflects the role of an individual who applies well-developed skills and substantial knowledge within a broad spectrum of WHS contexts.

To qualify for this certificate, you must provide evidence demonstrating that your skills and knowledge align with the courser’s learning outcomes. This evidence can take various forms. Demonstrating your current proficiency at a comparable level can be done through a CV (your student support representative can assist with this), an employment letter, or an employment contract.

Additionally, documents from prior work or educational experiences, such as references from licensed tradespeople you’ve collaborated with, apprenticeship records, academic transcripts, or assessments from relevant past qualifications, all contribute to the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process. You can also submit proof of overseas qualifications or visual evidence of your work, especially for practical roles.

Required documents
ID
Resume
Payslips/work contract/ABN if self-employed
Photos/videos (for practical roles)
Risk Assessment and Management Documents
Incident Report Forms
Plans and Specifications
Job Cards
Quotes/Invoices

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Portfolio of Experience

Your dedicated consultant will guide you through the process of putting together a portfolio of evidence. This can contain overseas qualifications, transcripts, certificates, photos and videos, samples or work examples, letters of reference, your current resume, etc.

Evidence Review

Once one of our partner registered training organisations (RTOs) has assessed your portfolio, the assessor assigned to your case may be in touch if any additional evidence is required. If you have any weak areas, the RTO may assign a trainer to upskill you at no cost to you.

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ITEC Australia is partnered with Registered Training Organisations whose qualifications are nationally recognised in Australia, and are the same as the qualification you would receive from full time study. Qualifications can also be useful for licensing or immigration purposes.

Qualification Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals coordinating and maintaining the work health and safety (WHS) program in an organisation. The qualification applies to supervisors and managers who apply a substantial knowledge base and well-developed skills in a wide variety of WHS contexts.

Licensing/Regulatory Information 

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Entry Requirements

All BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety core units or equivalent competencies. Equivalent competencies are predecessors to the following units which have been mapped as equivalent.

  • BSBWHS412 Assist with workplace compliance with WHS laws
  • BSBWHS413 Contribute to implementation and maintenance of WHS consultation and participation processes
  • BSBWHS414 Contribute to WHS risk management
  • BSBWHS415 Contribute to implementing WHS management systems
  • BSBWHS416 Contribute to workplace incident response.

 

Packaging Rules

Total number of units = 10 

5 core units  plus

5 elective units,  of which:

  • at least 3 units must be from Group A below
  • the remaining 2 units may be selected from Group A and/or Group B or from a Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma, from any currently endorsed Training Package qualification or accredited course.

Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

Core units 

BSBWHS513 Lead WHS risk management

BSBWHS515 Lead initial response to and investigate WHS incidents

BSBWHS516 Contribute to developing, implementing and maintaining an organisation’s WHS management system

BSBWHS519 Lead the development and use of WHS risk management tools

BSBWHS522 Manage WHS consultation and participation processes

Elective units 

Group A 

BSBWHS512 Contribute to managing work-related psychological health and safety

BSBWHS514 Manage WHS compliance of contractors

BSBWHS517 Contribute to managing a WHS information system

BSBWHS518 Manage WHS hazards associated with maintenance and use of plant

BSBWHS520 Manage implementation of emergency procedures

BSBWHS531 Implement and evaluate system of work for managing hazardous chemicals

Group B 

BSBCMM511 Communicate with influence

BSBDAT501 Analyse data

BSBHRM530 Coordinate rehabilitation and return to work programs

BSBLDR522 Manage people performance

BSBLDR601 Lead and manage organisational change

BSBPEF502 Develop and use emotional intelligence

BSBSTR502 Facilitate continuous improvement

BSBSUS511 Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability

BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness

BSBWHS521 Ensure a safe workplace for a work area

TAEDEL401 Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning

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