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BSB51319 Diploma of Work Health and Safety

BSB51319 Diploma of Work Health and Safety

National ID BSB51319 State ID BEQ9
Embrace roles in Work Health and Safety

Gain the skills to design and oversee safety programs, and formulate responses to organisational policy.

Acquire skills to coordinate and maintain a WHS system, investigate incidents, manage risks, enhance employee health, and improve legislative compliance, productivity, efficiency, and morale across your workplace.

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Officer instructs workers on safety precautions.

This qualification is directly aligned with priority industry areas where the jobs are today, and into the future. As part of the state government Lower fees, local skills initiative, from 1 January 2020 through to 31 December 2025 you'll only pay half the course fees, capped for each year at $1,200; or $400 (plus resource fee) if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more

Online study is available for this course. Be sure to check the study requirements tab for information about studying this course using eCampus including study assistance and our helpful online study guide, then use the apply now link where you see the online study option. 

This course is a VET Student Loan eligible course. A VET Student Loan creates a debt that must be repaid to the Commonwealth and is only available to students who are eligible.

To find out if you are eligible or to see the list of eligible courses visit our Student Loans page.

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When Continuous enrolment.

Study Mode Online.

When you complete the Diploma of Work Health and Safety you can expect to be a valued addition to any organisation as a compliance officer, or WHS manager.

 

  • coordinate and maintain a WHS system or program
  • investigate incidents
  • manage risks
  • manage and improve employee health and wellness across your workplace
  • improve legislative compliance, productivity, efficiency, and morale

 

In order to make an informed choice about the suitability of this course, you must take into account the essential skills and knowledge required to undertake this study.

  • good team work skills and the ability to work independently 
  • good problem solving skills and ability to analyse information
  • good written and oral communication skills
  • good attention to detail
  • a passion for safe work practices and procedures

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Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
BSBWHS513 Lead WHS risk management $81.00 $24.00 $29.75
BSBWHS515 Lead initial response to and investigate WHS incidents $97.20 $28.80 $29.75
BSBWHS516 Contribute to developing, implementing and maintaining an organisation's WHS management system $81.00 $24.00 $29.75
BSBWHS519 Lead the development and use of WHS risk management tools $48.60 $14.40 $29.75
BSBWHS522 Manage WHS consultation and participation processes $81.00 $24.00 $29.75

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Contribute to managing work-related psychological health and safety
$72.90 $21.60 $29.75
Manage WHS compliance of contractors
$56.70 $16.80 $29.75
Contribute to managing a WHS information system
$81.00 $24.00 $29.75
Manage WHS hazards associated with maintenance and use of plant
$81.00 $24.00 $29.75
Manage implementation of emergency procedures
$64.80 $19.20 $29.75

Indicative fees and charges 

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers. 

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