BSB51319 Diploma of Work Health and Safety (Release 2)
Course Overview
Who is the program for?
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.
Entry Requirements
Those entering this program must be able to demonstrate vocational competency and past work experience. Vocational competency is defined as broad industry knowledge and experience. This course is not suitable for those entering the workforce.
It is recommended that you have good computer skills, including ability to research on the internet and keyboard skills to complete assessment reports. Literacy level must be enough to be able to write reports and other documents.
The 5 core units from Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety must be attained before entry to this course (earlier versions are acceptable).
For those who do not have adequate 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 good computer skills, including ability to research on the internet and keyboard skills to complete assessment reports. Literacy level must be enough to be able to write reports and other documents.
The 5 core units from Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety must be attained before entry to this course (earlier versions are acceptable).
- 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.
For those who do not have adequate 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 in two modules online over two-year period with a highly qualified trainer and assessor who will align the program to your required outcomes and your workplace context. Each module must be completed within one year but the course is self-paced so you could finish earlier. Phone, email and face to face coaching is offered so you are supported in your studies.
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 24 months (12 months per module). During this time, you must complete 10 units of competency. You need to plan to complete a unit of competency every 8 weeks in order to complete the course. You can work more quickly than this.
Your enrolment will be processed in two modules each of 12 months duration. Each module consists of 5 units of competency.
Depending upon your prior knowledge this qualification may take you 450 hours to complete in full. Experienced people with good computer skills may achieve competency in a shorter period.
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 12 months duration. Each module consists of 5 units of competency.
Depending upon your prior knowledge this qualification may take you 450 hours to complete in full. Experienced people with good computer skills may achieve competency in a shorter period.
Your learning experience requires you to engage in the learning resources and undertake independent research and study.
How much does it cost?
$2320.
Payment Terms:
Payment may be made per module;
Module 1 $1320
Module 2 $1000
Payment Terms:
Payment may be made per module;
Module 1 $1320
Module 2 $1000
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 Module is comprised of five units of competency:
BSBWHS513 Lead WHS risk management
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to lead the management of work health and safety (WHS) risks in an organisation. The unit includes facilitating the identification of hazards and potential hazards, leading the assessment of associated risks, selecting and implementing suitable risk controls, and evaluating the overall effectiveness of the organisational WHS risk management process. It involves communicating with stakeholders throughout the process.
BSBWHS515 Lead initial response to and investigate WHS incidents
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to lead the initial response to work health and safety (WHS) incidents. The unit also includes planning, conducting and reporting on investigations of WHS incidents that have resulted in, or have the potential to result in, injury or damage. This may include accessing specialist expertise.
The unit does not apply to those undertaking an investigation in order to provide legal advice or prepare for legal proceedings.
BSBWHS516 Contribute to developing, implementing and maintaining an organisation’s WHS management system
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to contribute to the development, implementation and maintenance of elements of a work health and safety management system (WHSMS). WHSMSs support organisations in systematically managing work health and safety (WHS) in the workplace. WHSMSs consist of a documented set of plans, actions and procedures that target improvements.
BSBWHS519 Lead the development and use of WHS risk management tools
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to lead the development and use of work health and safety (WHS) risk management tools.
The unit applies to those responsible for managing hazards in the workplace whose role requires them to provide leadership in WHS risk management.
BSBWHS522 Manage WHS consultation and participation processes
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage the identification, review, development, implementation and evaluation of consultation and participation processes as an integral part of managing work health and safety (WHS).
Module Two:
This cluster is comprised of five units of competency:
BSBWHS514 Manage WHS compliance of contractors
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to lead and coordinate organisational arrangements for managing the work health and safety (WHS) compliance of contractors. It involves determining the WHS legislative and organisational requirements applicable to contractors, and managing compliance of contractors.
The unit applies to those in managerial positions overseeing functions within organisations across all industries that are supplied with services by contractors, including labour hire and temporary workers, cleaning, catering, security, maintenance, repairs, installations and alterations, and major contracts and projects, as relevant to the organisation. This includes casual and volunteer workers. It does not cover visitors, or outworkers or suppliers of goods, materials or products to workplaces.
BSBWHS517 Contribute to managing a WHS information system
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to contribute to managing a work health and safety information system (WHSIS) that supports the effective management of WHS. It involves accessing, collecting and analysing WHS information and data; evaluating the effectiveness of the WHSIS and contributing to improving the management of WHS; and communicating the change.
BSBWHS518 Manage WHS hazards associated with maintenance and use of plant
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to effectively manage work health and safety (WHS) hazards and to comply with WHS laws, as they apply to the management or control of items of plant being maintained and used in a workplace. It requires strong communication skills and systematic approaches to identify and resolve WHS issues associated with plant.
BSBWHS520 Manage implementation of emergency procedures
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement initial response procedures for emergencies. Its focus is on the implementation of procedures already developed for short-term emergency responses. It assumes that expert advice will be available in identifying potential emergencies and in formulating response plans.
BSBLDR511 Develop and use emotional intelligence
This unit covers the development and use of emotional intelligence to increase self-awareness, self-management, social awareness and relationship management in the context of the workplace.
It includes identifying the impact of own emotions on others in the workplace, recognising and appreciating the emotional strengths and weaknesses of others, promoting the development of emotional intelligence in others and utilising emotional intelligence to maximise team outcomes.
Module One:
This Module is comprised of five units of competency:
BSBWHS513 Lead WHS risk management
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to lead the management of work health and safety (WHS) risks in an organisation. The unit includes facilitating the identification of hazards and potential hazards, leading the assessment of associated risks, selecting and implementing suitable risk controls, and evaluating the overall effectiveness of the organisational WHS risk management process. It involves communicating with stakeholders throughout the process.
BSBWHS515 Lead initial response to and investigate WHS incidents
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to lead the initial response to work health and safety (WHS) incidents. The unit also includes planning, conducting and reporting on investigations of WHS incidents that have resulted in, or have the potential to result in, injury or damage. This may include accessing specialist expertise.
The unit does not apply to those undertaking an investigation in order to provide legal advice or prepare for legal proceedings.
BSBWHS516 Contribute to developing, implementing and maintaining an organisation’s WHS management system
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to contribute to the development, implementation and maintenance of elements of a work health and safety management system (WHSMS). WHSMSs support organisations in systematically managing work health and safety (WHS) in the workplace. WHSMSs consist of a documented set of plans, actions and procedures that target improvements.
BSBWHS519 Lead the development and use of WHS risk management tools
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to lead the development and use of work health and safety (WHS) risk management tools.
The unit applies to those responsible for managing hazards in the workplace whose role requires them to provide leadership in WHS risk management.
BSBWHS522 Manage WHS consultation and participation processes
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage the identification, review, development, implementation and evaluation of consultation and participation processes as an integral part of managing work health and safety (WHS).
Module Two:
This cluster is comprised of five units of competency:
BSBWHS514 Manage WHS compliance of contractors
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to lead and coordinate organisational arrangements for managing the work health and safety (WHS) compliance of contractors. It involves determining the WHS legislative and organisational requirements applicable to contractors, and managing compliance of contractors.
The unit applies to those in managerial positions overseeing functions within organisations across all industries that are supplied with services by contractors, including labour hire and temporary workers, cleaning, catering, security, maintenance, repairs, installations and alterations, and major contracts and projects, as relevant to the organisation. This includes casual and volunteer workers. It does not cover visitors, or outworkers or suppliers of goods, materials or products to workplaces.
BSBWHS517 Contribute to managing a WHS information system
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to contribute to managing a work health and safety information system (WHSIS) that supports the effective management of WHS. It involves accessing, collecting and analysing WHS information and data; evaluating the effectiveness of the WHSIS and contributing to improving the management of WHS; and communicating the change.
BSBWHS518 Manage WHS hazards associated with maintenance and use of plant
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to effectively manage work health and safety (WHS) hazards and to comply with WHS laws, as they apply to the management or control of items of plant being maintained and used in a workplace. It requires strong communication skills and systematic approaches to identify and resolve WHS issues associated with plant.
BSBWHS520 Manage implementation of emergency procedures
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement initial response procedures for emergencies. Its focus is on the implementation of procedures already developed for short-term emergency responses. It assumes that expert advice will be available in identifying potential emergencies and in formulating response plans.
BSBLDR511 Develop and use emotional intelligence
This unit covers the development and use of emotional intelligence to increase self-awareness, self-management, social awareness and relationship management in the context of the workplace.
It includes identifying the impact of own emotions on others in the workplace, recognising and appreciating the emotional strengths and weaknesses of others, promoting the development of emotional intelligence in others and utilising emotional intelligence to maximise team outcomes.
Training Resources
You will be provided with:
Qualification Pathways
On successful completion of this Qualification you will be able to enrol in the Advanced Diploma of Work Health and Safety. This is not currently offered at Murray House Resource Centre.
- 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
- Good computer skills to access information online and to complete assessment templates
- Good reading and comprehension skills
- Attention to detail and a systematic approach
Qualification Pathways
On successful completion of this Qualification you will be able to enrol in the Advanced Diploma of Work Health and Safety. This is not currently offered at Murray House Resource Centre.
When is the course scheduled?
Enrolment may occur at any time.
Where is training conducted?
This course is fully online.
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.
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 $230 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.
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 $230 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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