BSB30719 Certificate III in Work Health and Safety
Course Overview
Who is the program for?
The program is for anyone who:
- aspires to work in a safety role
- wishes to improve the application of relevant Work Health and Safety (WHS or OHS) laws
- contributes to WHS within the workplace
- wish to refresh their skills and knowledge in relation to their current job role.
- requires formal recognition of existing skills and knowledge as part of their job description or for compliance reasons within their workplace or on a client site.
Entry Requirements
This course is suitable for new employees, those wishing to enter the workforce or those working as Safety and Health Representatives and wish to expand their knowledge and skills.
It is recommended that you have basic computer skills, including ability to research on the internet and basic keyboard skills to complete assessment templates. Literacy level must be enough to be able to Complete simple templates and forms.
For those who do not have basic computer skills a foundation course is recommended prior to commencement. These courses are available via Murray House Resource Centre and are subject to minimum numbers. Please discuss this with us prior to enrolling in this qualification.
Access to a workplace: Assessment tasks require workplace application. Please let us know if you are not currently employed so we can suggest alternatives for you.
It is recommended that you have basic computer skills, including ability to research on the internet and basic keyboard skills to complete assessment templates. Literacy level must be enough to be able to Complete simple templates and forms.
For those who do not have basic computer skills a foundation course is recommended prior to commencement. These courses are available via Murray House Resource Centre and are subject to minimum numbers. Please discuss this with us prior to enrolling in this qualification.
Access to a workplace: Assessment tasks require workplace application. Please let us know if you are not currently employed so we can suggest alternatives for you.
How is the program delivered?
The program is delivered partly face to face and online over six-month period (self-paced) with a highly qualified trainer and assessor who will align the program to your required outcomes and your workplace context. Phone, email and face to face coaching is offered so you are supported in your studies. Face to face workshops/contact hours are offered regularly.
Before you begin the program, you will have a discussion with your trainer about your learning outcomes, training needs, special requirements and your career aspirations so that you get what you want from your studies. You will be guided to explore options that suit your individual requirements within the program.
You will have a phone interview with the trainer and assessor to ascertain the above requirements and to ensure that the program is suitable for you and what level of support you may require to complete.
You will also be asked to provide a Resume and training needs analysis will be undertaken so that the trainer and assessor can see your prior knowledge and existing skill set.
Before you begin the program, you will have a discussion with your trainer about your learning outcomes, training needs, special requirements and your career aspirations so that you get what you want from your studies. You will be guided to explore options that suit your individual requirements within the program.
You will have a phone interview with the trainer and assessor to ascertain the above requirements and to ensure that the program is suitable for you and what level of support you may require to complete.
You will also be asked to provide a Resume and training needs analysis will be undertaken so that the trainer and assessor can see your prior knowledge and existing skill set.
How will you be assessed?
Assessment is competency based and evidence based, so you will be required to demonstrate evidence of your ability to perform the tasks required and the knowledge required to complete the units of competency and to apply these in the workplace.
Assessment Methods
You will be required to complete a major project, which will be a series of structured activities that are relevant to current industry practice. The evidence that you produce will be contextualised for your own workplace, or a workplace of your choice.
You will be directly observed by an appropriate person performing tasks in the workplace. Using your workplace to base your projects on adds value to your employer and supplies a practical context for your study.
You will be assessed by:
Assessment Methods
You will be required to complete a major project, which will be a series of structured activities that are relevant to current industry practice. The evidence that you produce will be contextualised for your own workplace, or a workplace of your choice.
You will be directly observed by an appropriate person performing tasks in the workplace. Using your workplace to base your projects on adds value to your employer and supplies a practical context for your study.
You will be assessed by:
- Knowledge Questions
- Major Project
- Structured Activities
- Observation
How long will it take to complete?
Your course enrolment is for a period of 12 months. During this time, you must complete 11 units of competency. You need to plan to complete a unit of competency every 5 weeks in order to complete the course. You can work more quickly than this.
Your enrolment will be processed in two modules each of 6 months duration. Each module consists of 5 units of competency.
Depending upon your prior knowledge this qualification may take you approximately 300 hours to complete in full. Experienced people such as Safety and Health Representatives with good computer skills may achieve competency in a shorter period of time.
Your learning experience requires you to engage in the learning resources and undertake independent research and study.
Your enrolment will be processed in two modules each of 6 months duration. Each module consists of 5 units of competency.
Depending upon your prior knowledge this qualification may take you approximately 300 hours to complete in full. Experienced people such as Safety and Health Representatives with good computer skills may achieve competency in a shorter period of time.
Your learning experience requires you to engage in the learning resources and undertake independent research and study.
How much does it cost?
$1650.
Payment Terms:
Payment may be made per module;
Module 1 $900
Module 2 $750
Those who have attended a Murray House 5 Day Introductory Safety and Health Representatives Course in the last 12 months will receive a 50% credit on Module 1.
Payment Terms:
Payment may be made per module;
Module 1 $900
Module 2 $750
Those who have attended a Murray House 5 Day Introductory Safety and Health Representatives Course in the last 12 months will receive a 50% credit on Module 1.
What is included in the program?
The program is divided into two modules that build on each skill level that will scaffold your learning and provide you with a clear framework for your skills development.
Module One:
This cluster will provide you with the background of the VET sector and the standards that guide the sector, training packages and how to design learning programs that meet the requirements of clients, industry and your learners.
This module will provide you with the skills and knowledge of the WHS legislative framework and how this is applied in a systematic way to the workplace.
This module would be highly beneficial for administrators, business owners and supervisors working in low risk environments but wish to gain valuable background into key responsibilities under WHS laws. Or for those who have some safety functions in their role in all industry contexts.
This Module is comprised of six units of competency:
BSBWHS307 Apply knowledge of WHS laws in the workplace (Release 1)
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to understand work health and safety (WHS) laws and comply with them in one’s own workplace.
The unit applies to those who contribute to compliance with WHS laws as part of their WHS responsibilities, which are in addition to their main duties.
BSBWHS308 Participate in WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control processes (Release 1)
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to participate in the processes of work health and safety (WHS) hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control. It includes participating in worker consultation and support to contribute to a healthy and safe workplace.
The unit applies to those who assist with identifying workplace hazards and assessing and controlling WHS risks as part of their WHS responsibilities, which are in addition to their main duties.
BSBWHS309 Contribute effectively to WHS communication and consultation processes (Release 1)
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to contribute to work health and safety (WHS) communication and consultation in the workplace. It involves communicating WHS information to required personnel and taking appropriate follow-up action to assist in ensuring that communication and consultation processes are effective and conducive to others in the workplace who raise WHS issues.
The unit applies to those who contribute to WHS communication and consultation as part of their work health and safety responsibilities, which are in addition to their main duties.
BSBWHS310 Contribute to WHS issue-resolution processes (Release 1)
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to contribute to work health and safety (WHS) issue-resolution processes, and to communicate their outcomes.
It applies to individuals who contribute to the resolution of WHS issues in the workplace as part of their WHS responsibilities, which are in addition to their main duties.
BSBWHS416 Contribute to workplace incident response (Release 1)
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assist with actions and activities performed in response to workplace incidents according to work health and safety (WHS) legislative and organisational requirements.
BSBCMM401 Make a presentation (Release 1)
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to prepare, deliver and review a safety presentation to a target audience.
This unit applies to individuals who may be expected to make presentations for a range of purposes, such as training and promotions. They contribute well developed communication skills in presenting a range of concepts and ideas. (Note: the work done in BSBWHS309 contributes to this unit)
Module Two:
This cluster will provide you with the skills and knowledge to apply Module One in the workplace and contribute to meeting requirements for chemical use and emergencies.
This cluster is comprised of five units of competency:
BSBCMM201 Communicate in the workplace (Release 1)
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to communicate in the workplace including gathering, conveying and receiving information and completing routine written correspondence.
It applies to individuals who perform a range of routine workplace communication tasks using a limited range of practical skills and fundamental knowledge of effective listening, questioning and non-verbal communication in a defined context under direct supervision or with limited individual responsibility.
BSBINM301 Organise workplace information (Release 1)
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to gather, organise and apply workplace information in the context of an organisation’s work processes and knowledge management systems.
It applies to individuals who perform a defined range of skilled operations in various work contexts. They may exercise discretion and judgement using appropriate knowledge of information management to provide technical advice and support to a team.
BSBINN201 Contribute to workplace innovation (Release 1)
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to make a pro-active and positive contribution to workplace innovation.
It applies to individuals working in any industry or community context, in both small and large organisations who take a pro-active approach to identifying, suggesting and developing ideas about better ways of doing things at a practical operational level in a specific area of activity. While the individual’s overall work is undertaken with some supervision and guidance, they apply discretion, judgement and effective interpersonal skills in order to contribute to workplace innovation.
BSBWHS331 Participate in identifying and controlling hazardous chemicals (Release 1)
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and control hazardous chemicals in the workplace. It requires knowledge of the potential hazards associated with chemicals and how to work safely with them. It involves supporting workplace safety by communicating information about hazardous chemicals using established consultation methods.
The unit applies to those who participate in identifying chemicals as part of their WHS responsibilities, which are in addition to their main duties. It applies to hazardous chemicals with the potential to harm human health, which may be solids, liquids or gases; pure substances or mixtures. When used in the workplace, these substances can generate vapours, fumes, dusts and mists.
PUAFER001 Indentify, prevent and report potential facility emergency situations (Release 1)
This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required by occupants to identify and prevent the development of facility emergency situations or to minimise their consequences, and to report if emergency protection systems and/or equipment is compromised.
It applies to a broad range of emergencies and covers the work required before an emergency services and/or specialist response team arrives; it does not include the specific use of equipment to prevent facility emergency situations.
The unit has been developed to cover facilities as specified in Australian Standard 3745 and AS 4083. For this unit, as covered by AS 3745 and/or AS4083, occupants are people attending a facility on a permanent or temporary basis such as an employee, contractor, student or resident, but not a visitor or patient and a facility is a building, structure or workplace that is, or may be, occupied by people (occupants).
Module One:
This cluster will provide you with the background of the VET sector and the standards that guide the sector, training packages and how to design learning programs that meet the requirements of clients, industry and your learners.
This module will provide you with the skills and knowledge of the WHS legislative framework and how this is applied in a systematic way to the workplace.
This module would be highly beneficial for administrators, business owners and supervisors working in low risk environments but wish to gain valuable background into key responsibilities under WHS laws. Or for those who have some safety functions in their role in all industry contexts.
This Module is comprised of six units of competency:
BSBWHS307 Apply knowledge of WHS laws in the workplace (Release 1)
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to understand work health and safety (WHS) laws and comply with them in one’s own workplace.
The unit applies to those who contribute to compliance with WHS laws as part of their WHS responsibilities, which are in addition to their main duties.
BSBWHS308 Participate in WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control processes (Release 1)
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to participate in the processes of work health and safety (WHS) hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control. It includes participating in worker consultation and support to contribute to a healthy and safe workplace.
The unit applies to those who assist with identifying workplace hazards and assessing and controlling WHS risks as part of their WHS responsibilities, which are in addition to their main duties.
BSBWHS309 Contribute effectively to WHS communication and consultation processes (Release 1)
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to contribute to work health and safety (WHS) communication and consultation in the workplace. It involves communicating WHS information to required personnel and taking appropriate follow-up action to assist in ensuring that communication and consultation processes are effective and conducive to others in the workplace who raise WHS issues.
The unit applies to those who contribute to WHS communication and consultation as part of their work health and safety responsibilities, which are in addition to their main duties.
BSBWHS310 Contribute to WHS issue-resolution processes (Release 1)
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to contribute to work health and safety (WHS) issue-resolution processes, and to communicate their outcomes.
It applies to individuals who contribute to the resolution of WHS issues in the workplace as part of their WHS responsibilities, which are in addition to their main duties.
BSBWHS416 Contribute to workplace incident response (Release 1)
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assist with actions and activities performed in response to workplace incidents according to work health and safety (WHS) legislative and organisational requirements.
BSBCMM401 Make a presentation (Release 1)
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to prepare, deliver and review a safety presentation to a target audience.
This unit applies to individuals who may be expected to make presentations for a range of purposes, such as training and promotions. They contribute well developed communication skills in presenting a range of concepts and ideas. (Note: the work done in BSBWHS309 contributes to this unit)
Module Two:
This cluster will provide you with the skills and knowledge to apply Module One in the workplace and contribute to meeting requirements for chemical use and emergencies.
This cluster is comprised of five units of competency:
BSBCMM201 Communicate in the workplace (Release 1)
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to communicate in the workplace including gathering, conveying and receiving information and completing routine written correspondence.
It applies to individuals who perform a range of routine workplace communication tasks using a limited range of practical skills and fundamental knowledge of effective listening, questioning and non-verbal communication in a defined context under direct supervision or with limited individual responsibility.
BSBINM301 Organise workplace information (Release 1)
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to gather, organise and apply workplace information in the context of an organisation’s work processes and knowledge management systems.
It applies to individuals who perform a defined range of skilled operations in various work contexts. They may exercise discretion and judgement using appropriate knowledge of information management to provide technical advice and support to a team.
BSBINN201 Contribute to workplace innovation (Release 1)
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to make a pro-active and positive contribution to workplace innovation.
It applies to individuals working in any industry or community context, in both small and large organisations who take a pro-active approach to identifying, suggesting and developing ideas about better ways of doing things at a practical operational level in a specific area of activity. While the individual’s overall work is undertaken with some supervision and guidance, they apply discretion, judgement and effective interpersonal skills in order to contribute to workplace innovation.
BSBWHS331 Participate in identifying and controlling hazardous chemicals (Release 1)
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and control hazardous chemicals in the workplace. It requires knowledge of the potential hazards associated with chemicals and how to work safely with them. It involves supporting workplace safety by communicating information about hazardous chemicals using established consultation methods.
The unit applies to those who participate in identifying chemicals as part of their WHS responsibilities, which are in addition to their main duties. It applies to hazardous chemicals with the potential to harm human health, which may be solids, liquids or gases; pure substances or mixtures. When used in the workplace, these substances can generate vapours, fumes, dusts and mists.
PUAFER001 Indentify, prevent and report potential facility emergency situations (Release 1)
This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required by occupants to identify and prevent the development of facility emergency situations or to minimise their consequences, and to report if emergency protection systems and/or equipment is compromised.
It applies to a broad range of emergencies and covers the work required before an emergency services and/or specialist response team arrives; it does not include the specific use of equipment to prevent facility emergency situations.
The unit has been developed to cover facilities as specified in Australian Standard 3745 and AS 4083. For this unit, as covered by AS 3745 and/or AS4083, occupants are people attending a facility on a permanent or temporary basis such as an employee, contractor, student or resident, but not a visitor or patient and a facility is a building, structure or workplace that is, or may be, occupied by people (occupants).
Training Resources
You will be provided with:
On successful completion of this Qualification you will be able to enrol in BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
- access to our Learning Management System (LMS) with online course materials and portal to complete your assessments. This is web-based so you will be able to login and work from any location and continue from where you left off.
- templates to complete your assessments available online or via USB
- Handouts and publications available by email or USB
- access to a computer and internet
- basic computer skills to access information online and to complete assessment templates
- Good reading and comprehension skill
On successful completion of this Qualification you will be able to enrol in BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
When is the course scheduled?
Enrolment may occur at any time. Attendance at the 5 Day Introductory Safety and Health Representatives course is required. The cost of this is included in the course.
Where is training conducted?
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The course is fully online however we encourage you to attend the 5 Day Introductory Safety and Health Representatives Course for face to face training at Murray House Resource Centre in Pinjarra in our dedicated training rooms, equipped with computers and resources required to complete the program or we can come to you onsite as required.Catering is provided for morning tea; lunch is not provided. You have use of our kitchen if you wish to bring your own lunch equipped with fridge, microwave and sandwich toaster. Options for lunch are available nearby.
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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
RPL is available to anyone who currently works or has worked in a safety role or contributed to workplace safety and can provide sufficient evidence that meets the requirements of each unit of competency. If you wish to consider RPL for all or part of your qualification, please call Murray House Resource Centre to discuss this option with a qualified assessor.
Those who have attended the 5 Day Introductory Safety and Health Representatives Course will receive recognition towards this course.
Credit Transfers
If you already hold any of the above units, or equivalent units, you will be awarded a Credit Transfer for each unit, which means that you will not have to participate training or complete assessments for these units. For each unit awarded Credit Transfer you will receive a $150 discount per unit from the course fee. You will need to provide evidence of the authenticity of these units. Please refer to Credit Transfer Policy and Procedure for further information or call to discuss with one of our team.
RPL is available to anyone who currently works or has worked in a safety role or contributed to workplace safety and can provide sufficient evidence that meets the requirements of each unit of competency. If you wish to consider RPL for all or part of your qualification, please call Murray House Resource Centre to discuss this option with a qualified assessor.
Those who have attended the 5 Day Introductory Safety and Health Representatives Course will receive recognition towards this course.
Credit Transfers
If you already hold any of the above units, or equivalent units, you will be awarded a Credit Transfer for each unit, which means that you will not have to participate training or complete assessments for these units. For each unit awarded Credit Transfer you will receive a $150 discount per unit from the course fee. You will need to provide evidence of the authenticity of these units. Please refer to Credit Transfer Policy and Procedure for further information or call to discuss with one of our team.
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