BSB41419 Certificate IV Work Health and Safety

Through reflective learning, peer support & practical application, participants will:

• Communicate and explain the Work Health and Safety Management System (WHSMS) plan to others in relation to their roles and responsibilities, and facilitate their contribution to implementation of the plan
• Assist in assessing workplace compliance with relevant WHS legislation, ensuring the organisation meets legal safety requirements
• Contribute to the implementation of the WHS Management Plan as it applies to your own work area and job role
• Collect information and data on workplace hazards, understanding their potential harm and identifying how they arise
• Apply knowledge of risk assessment to contribute to the selection of risk-assessment techniques, tools and processes for common hazards
• Identify and assess barriers to effective WHS consultation and participation processes, helping improve communication and collaboration around safety
• Contribute to setting up and running WHS consultation and participation processes
• Identify necessary training requirements to ensure that WHS consultation and participation processes are effective and well understood
• Assist in investigations, gathering relevant information to support incident enquiries and improving safety measures
• Assist with obtaining information from those involved regarding actions and events leading up to, or occurring during or after an incident
• Identify and contact responsible persons and relevant authorities when required

Students who are deemed competent will achieve the BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety Qualification, which is recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework. This certification is nationally recognised.

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
BSBSTR402 Implement continuous improvement
BSBWRT411 Write complex documents
BSBINS401 Analyse and present research information
BSBCMM411 Make presentations
BSBWHS417 Assist with managing WHS implications of return to work

*NB: WHS Foundation reserves the right to update electives relevant to the work environment and the qualification, in order to maintain the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN)

If this is your first Nationally Recognised Training (NRT) course with WHS Foundation, you will be sent a short Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) survey to complete. This helps to ensure that you have the necessary skills to engage with your course content and assessments effectively. If any additional support is needed, we can provide guidance or resources to help you succeed.

How is this qualification delivered?

Each participant’s learning journey starts with the successful enrolment in this course.

This qualification is delivered via face to face training. Participants are required to provide a laptop and will be given a USB in order to complete the assessments over the 12 months.

Time Frame and Commitment

The BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety course is delivered across five face-to-face training days, during which participants learn about core topics such as the WHS legislation, WHS consultation, and risk management, and begin working through the assessment materials. The course includes 10 nationally recognised units of competency, each with a corresponding assessment workbook.

Participants are expected to complete their assessments within a 12-month timeframe from the date of course commencement. To stay on track, it is recommended that students dedicate approximately 10 to 15 hours per week to their studies, with assessment tasks generally requiring 10-12 hours per unit. Additional learning hours may be necessary for individuals new to work health and safety or with limited work experience in the industry,

For those requiring additional time, please email admin@whsfoundation.org.au to discuss extension options.

Please note $1500 is required as the initial payment for Cert IV and balance will be payable upon course commencement