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Course Overview
Intakes
2023 Intake
| Intake Date | Campus | Attendance Days |
|---|---|---|
| 02/10/2023 | Off campus | Monday, Wednesday 6:00pm-9:00pm, Thursday 7:00pm-8:00pm |
2024 Intake
| Intake Date | Campus | Attendance Days |
|---|---|---|
| 14/02/2024 | Off campus | Wednesday 6:00pm-9:00pm, Friday 12:00pm-4:00pm |
| 24/04/2024 | Off campus | Wednesday 6:00pm-9:00pm, Friday 12:00pm-4:00pm |
| 17/07/2024 | Off campus | Wednesday 6:00pm-9:00pm, Friday 12:00pm-4:00pm |
| 16/10/2024 | Off campus | Wednesday 6:00pm-9:00pm, Friday 12:00pm-4:00pm |
About this course
The qualification is designed to give participants practical knowledge and skills to help improve safety in the workplace.
The course is delivered online over 12 months with 2 webinars per week. The webinars facilitate learning with online discussions, demonstrations, questions and project support. All the webinars are recorded so that students can watch at a later time if they miss the scheduled sessions.
The Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety will provide you with the practical knowledge and skills designed to help improve safety in your workplace. If you are interested in building your knowledge in this vital area or pursuing an exciting career as a Safety Advisor, WHS assessor, WHS Officer or WHS Supervisor, this is the course for you!
Key subjects covered in this course are; Effective risk management, application of relevant WHS/OHS regulations and legislative framework, contribution to WHS/OHS consultation within the workplace, incident and emergency response, contractor compliance, rehabilitation and return to work.
The qualification is designed to give participants practical knowledge and skills to help improve safety in the workplace.
Did you know: The Victorian Government has now made Free TAFE courses even more accessible for new students enrolling for study in 2023. All Free TAFE courses at TAFE Gippsland are now available to people with higher-level qualifications and those who have completed a previous Free TAFE course and are looking to continue in their selected training pathway. Conditions and eligibility rules apply. Check out our Free TAFE information page for further details.
Career Opportunities
Learners will gain the knowledge and skills to work within an organisation as a Safety Advisor, WHS assessor, WHS Officer or WHS Supervisor.
Opportunities for Further Study
The Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety is a pathway to the BSB51319 Diploma of Work Health and Safety (not offered at TAFE Gippsland).
Skills or Knowledge gained
On successful completion of the course learners will be able to provide WHS advice in accordance with current legislation. Learners will gain the skills to facilitate effective WHS consultation and outcomes for their organisation. Students will also gain the knowledge and skills needed to help reduced risk profile of any organisation and assist others with the return to work process.
Entry Requirements
Are there specified requirements for entry into the course/qualification?: No
Mandatory entry requirements:
Nil
Minimum Industry Requirement
Not applicable.
Licensing/Regulatory Requirements
Will this course/qualification or a constituent unit provide a pathway to an industry licence or regulated outcome: No
Qualifications and Recognition - 2023
Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety.
Work Placement - 2023
Does this course require placement?: No
Qualifications and Recognition - 2024
Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety.
Work Placement - 2024
Does this course require placement?: No
Further Information - 2023
Fees
| Fees and charges | Government subsidised concession | Government subsidised | Full-fee paying student |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt) | $368.00 | $1,840.00 | $4,945.00 |
| Materials fee* (GST exempt) | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $368.00 | $1,840.00 | $4,945.00 |
VET Student Loans
Not Applicable for this course
Help with fees
Sample course units
Assessment
The assessment for each course varies. It may include knowledge questions, practical skills tasks, projects, research work, on the job assessment, etc. Your assessor or educator will provide specific information on the requirements for your course.
You can expect that:
- assessment methods are clear
- assessment tasks are relevant and meet the requirements of your course
- assessor or educator demonstrate fairness and lack of bias when assessing your work
- educators will provide open and honest feedback about assessment tasks.
Further Information - 2024
Fees
| Fees and charges | Government subsidised concession | Government subsidised | Full-fee paying student |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt) | $386.40 | $1,932.00 | $5,152.00 |
| Materials fee* (GST exempt) | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $386.40 | $1,932.00 | $5,152.00 |
VET Student Loans
Not Applicable for this course
Help with fees
Sample course units
Assessment
The assessment for each course varies. It may include knowledge questions, practical skills tasks, projects, research work, on the job assessment, etc. Your assessor or educator will provide specific information on the requirements for your course.
You can expect that:
- assessment methods are clear
- assessment tasks are relevant and meet the requirements of your course
- assessor or educator demonstrate fairness and lack of bias when assessing your work
- educators will provide open and honest feedback about assessment tasks.