Qualification Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply advanced practical knowledge and skills to coordinate, facilitate and maintain a work health and safety (WHS) program. It is suited to those who possess significant work health and safety skills and knowledge; and wish to consolidate and build pathways to further educational and/or employment opportunities.

Licensing/Regulatory Information 

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

Entry Requirements

All BSB51319 Diploma of Work Health and Safety core units or equivalent competencies. Equivalent competencies are predecessors to four of the following units, which have been mapped as equivalent. Note: BSBWHS519 is new to the core of the Diploma, equivalent to its previous version, and a requirement for entry into the Advanced Diploma.

• 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.

Package Rules

Total number of units = 11 

5 core units  plus

6 elective units,  of which:

• at least 3 elective units must be from Group A
• for the remaining 3 units:

• up to 3 units may be selected from Group B
• if not listed, 1 unit may be selected from a Diploma or Advanced Diploma from any currently endorsed Training Package 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.