Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety – WHS – Brisbane

Our Certificate IV in Work health and safety-WHS qualification starts with 5 core in-person study days. If,  your prior WHS experience is not substantial enough, you will also be required to also undertake a self-study workplace based project under the mentorship of our trainer. During the 5 days you will cover these units of competency which we have selected, with industry consultation, to meet the needs of medium and high risk industries and job types.

Core units 

• 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

Elective units 

Group A 

• BSBWHS417 Assist with managing WHS implications of return to work
• BSBWHS418 Assist with managing WHS compliance of contractors
• BSBWHS419 Contribute to implementing WHS monitoring processes

Group B 

• BSBCMM411 Make presentations
• PUAWHS003 Implement and monitor organisational work, health and safety policies, procedures and programs

BSBWHS412 Assist with workplace compliance with WHS laws

1.2 Access WHS Information And Determine Legal Requirements
1.3 Confirm WHS Duties, Rights And Obligations
1.4 Seek WHS Advice
2.1 Advise On WHS Legal Rights And Responsibilities
2.2 Advise On Functions And Powers Of WHS Regulators
2.3 Assess Workplace WHS Compliance
2.4 Determine And Address WHS Training Needs
2.5 Assist With Changes To Achieve WHS Compliance

BSBWHS413 Contribute to implementation and maintenance of WHS consultation and participation processes

1.2 Identify Stakeholders With Whs Roles, Duties And Rights 4
1.3 Determine Whs Duties, Rights And Responsibilities
1.4 Communicate Roles, Duties, Rights And Responsibilities
2.1 Identify And Develop Consultation And Participation Processes
2.2 Implement And Support Participation And Consultation Processes
2.3 Share Whs Information And Data
2.4 Deliver Whs Training

BSBCMM411 Make presentations

1.2 Plan And Document Approach And Intended Outcomes
1.3 Choose Strategies, Format And Methods
1.4 Select Aids, Materials And Techniques
1.5 Brief The Presentation Team
1.6 Select Evaluation Techniques
2.1 Discuss Desired Outcomes
2.2 Use Presentation Aids And Materials
2.3 Monitor Participant Communication
2.4 Communicate To Engage Your Audience.

SBWHS415 Contribute to implementing WHS management systems

1.2 Organisational WHS Policy And Management
1.3 Consult With Others About WHS Policy
1.4 Apply WHS Policy To Job Roles And Identify Duty Holders
2.1 Plan A WHS Management System (WHSMS)
2.2 Implement The WHSMS Plan
2.3 Explain The WHSMS Plan
2.4 Involve Others In WHSMS Implementation
2.5 Evaluate Whs Performance
2.6 Review And Improve Whs Performance

PUAWHS003 – Implement and Monitor Organisational Work, Health & Safety Policies, Procedures and Programs

1.2 Work-Related Health And Safety Measures And Initiatives
1.3 Consultation And Participation Processes
2.1 Development And Planning 28
2.2 Resourcing And Timelines
2.3 Check WHS Compliance
2.4 Other Legislative Requirements
2.5 Develop Means Of Review And Evaluation
2.6 Conduct The Review And Evaluation
2.7 Communicate Evaluation Results

BSBWHS414 – Contribute to WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control

1.2 Access WHS Information And Data
1.3 Workplace Hazards
1.4 Identify Workplace Risk Management Requirements
1.5 Identify Legal Requirements For WHS Risk Management
1.6 Identify WHS Duty Holders
2.1 Communicate Information About Hazards
2.2 Contribute To Hazard Identification
2.3 Contribute To WHS Risk Assessment
2.4 Contribute To WHS Risk Control
2.5 Contribute To Evaluating Risk Controls

BSBWHS418 – Assist with effective WHS management of contractors

1.2 Services Supplied By Contractors
1.3 Contracts
1.4 Contractor WHS Arrangements
1.5 WHS Legislation
1.6 Evaluate Contractor WHS Arrangements
1.7 Implement Improvements

BSBWHS416 – Assist with responding to incidents

1.2 Identify WHS Legal Requirements And Duty Holders
1.3 Identify Workplace Requirements For Incident Response
1.4 Communicate Incident Response Requirements
2. Assist With First Aid
2.2 Assist With Incident Notification And Meeting Legal Requirements
3. Assist In Gathering Incident Information And Data
4.1.1 Investigating Workplace Incidents
4.2 Use Investigation Techniques And Review Incident Reports
4.3 Contact Responsible Persons And Authourities
4.4 Report Recommendations And Assist With Control Measures

BSBWHS419 – Assist with workplace monitoring processes

1.2 WHS Legal Requirements
1.3 Identify Agent Or Condition To Be Measured
1.4 Define Measurement Area
1.5 Identify And Select Measuring Equipment
1.6 Seek Expert Advice
2.1 Determine Sampling Process
2.2 Consultation About Data Collection And Monitoring
2.3 Prepare Monitoring Equipment
2.4 Test Equipment
2.5 Use And Maintain Equipment
2.6 Monitor Health And Safety
2.7 Collect Data And Record Readings
2.8 Dismantle And Clean Equipment
2.9 Store Equipment
2.10 Interpret And Evaluate Test Results
2.11 Prepare Reports And Present Information
2.12 Record Keeping Systems

BSBWHS417 – Assist With Claims Management, Rehabilitation And Return-To-Work Programs

1.2 Process Compensation Claims
1.3 Notify Rehabilitation Providers
1.4 Advise Claimants
1.5 Analyse Claims
1.6 Estimate Period Of Absence
1.7 Facilitate Consultation
1.8 Document Skills, Experience And Capabilities.
1.9 Assist With Adjustments To Duties
1.10 Design Return-To-Work Program
1.11 Determine Retraining Needs
1.12 Address Breaches Of Return-To-Work Program
1.13 Evaluate Return-To-Work Program

Course / Training Pre-requisites

Each student is required to bring a Laptop with Microsoft Word, Powerpoint and PDF reader to enable you to undertake assignments and project work. It is mandatory for each student to have an active email and WIFI settings on their laptops.
For successful completion in 5 days, you will be required to attend the full 5 days of training, plus successfully completing all assessments and project work. Please note work will need to be completed outside the class timings. Should you not be able to complete all required tasks within the 5 days, our Trainer will be available to assist you with the outstanding project work.

General Skills & Educational Support

To be successful in this course, you should have the following skills: For any questions or to enquire about specific educational or other supports please contact our Client Services Team.

• Good reading and writing; ~yr 11 standard
• Ability to research information and converse for discussions to around your work experience and learnings
• Understand and discuss formal documents such as legislation and Codes of Practice.
• An ability to actively engage in discussions as part of a team

Competency Based Courses

Competency based courses involve a combination of theory and practical and you are assessed on both. For example, If you are studying the Cert IV in Work Health and Safety, it is important that you recognise the trainer will be assessing you accordingly and your prior experience is key in determining if you will meet all the course requirements for success after the initial 5 days or if you will be required to undertake additional project work.

Once you successfully complete this course, you’ll receive a certificate. It shows your Qualification and Academic Transcript for each unit you have passed. All are recognised within the Australian Qualifications Framework.

This is a nationally recognised qualification and is issued by Harness Energy (RTO 40521).