Establish your career in Work Health and Safety
Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
The Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety is designed to develop your skills and knowledge around Work Health and Safety including how to read, interpret and implement acts and regulations. This qualification will assist you to identify, analyse, compare and act on information from a range of sources and to complete routine and non-routine tasks and functions associated with work health and safety issues.
SA Government Subsidy
SA Government subsidy is currently available for this qualification for eligible candidates who are undertaking this qualification under a Contract of Training (ie traineeship). To find out more about the financial benefits, as well as the commitment and obligations connected with applying for the subsidy, you can contact our team. To check eligibility for the subsidy go to Skills SA Website.
Units of competency
The BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety comprises of ten (10) units – five (5) core units and five (5) elective units.
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. This qualification is ideally suited to individuals working in a Work Health and Safety role, or who are aspiring to be and have experience working within an established safety framework.
Possible Pathways
Further training pathways from this qualification include the BSB51319 Diploma of Work Health and Safety.
Career choices
This qualification is suitable for those working in a Work Health and Safety role looking to formalise and enhance their skills and knowledge, or those seeking to transition into the Work Health and Safety area.
Possible career choices relevant to this qualification include:
- Safety Officer
- Safety Coordinator
- Safety Specialist
- HSEQ Advisor
Core Units (5)
- 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
Elective Units (5)
- BSBWHS431 – Develop processes and procedures for controlling hazardous chemicals in the workplace
- BSBWHS419 – Contribute to implementing WHS monitoring processes
- BSBSTR402 – Implement continuous improvement
- BSBINS401 – Analyse and present research information
- HLTWHS006 – Manage personal stressors in the work environment