Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

1. Courses can be in the classroom or you can choose the remote or distance learning option using the video conferencing platform, Zoom. Our remote course is run in a similar way to our classroom-based course. Each day is led by one of our experienced trainers. Just like in our classroom-based class, learners are supported throughout the day by their trainer, there are plenty of learning activities and interaction between learners as well as time to work on assessments. The main difference is you and your classmates will be in a virtual classroom.
2. After completion of the classroom or Zoom sessions, we also offer follow-up Skype and Zoom tuition for those requiring revision, consolidation and one-on-one tuition. Whilst enrolled in our course, students can have access to these sessions by appointment with their trainer.
3. We use integrated assessments. This means less work for you. 
4. Our assessments have been created by us. We do not use “off-the-rack” assessments. 
5. Certificates are issued quickly after students are deemed as competent in the qualification.

Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (BSB41419) requires completion of 10 units of competency (5 core units and 5 electives). BSB41419.

5 Core Units chosen from the WHS units:

5 Elective Units

There are no formal entry requirements for BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety. You will need to have a laptop/computer, have good computer skills and be able to use Microsoft Word to complete the assessments. It is assumed that participants have an appropriate level of literacy.

After achieving this qualification, candidates may undertake BSB51319 Diploma of Work Health and Safety.

You will need to complete your assessment work after the face-to-face component of the course. Feedback has suggested that average to excellent computer skills along with WHS experience can greatly lower the time spent on assessments.

You will need to film yourself relating to a mock-chemical cabinet inspection and email this short clip to your trainer.

There are 5 integrated Assessments as part of Work Health and Safety. The assessment methods to be used during this program will be role plays, review of templates, reviews of project reports and written questioning based on scenarios.

• There are underlying skill requirements of the BSB Business Services Training Package units.
• Candidates are advised that they will need to possess effective language, communications and interpersonal skills and have the ability to write a range of documentation.
• Candidates will also be expected to read and interpret WHS legislation and statistics, develop and document WHS registers and action plans, present information, use technology and prepare various records and documents. Furthermore, cognitive skills in planning, research, interpretation, analysis and synthesis form part of the skills requirements of many units.
• Candidates with special needs are advised to email info@cbdcollege.edu.au prior to booking so that reasonable adjustments to training and assessment can be contemplated.
• Where a student has an identified need for assistance with language, literacy or numeracy, CBD College’s trainers and assessors will endeavour to provide this assistance directly.

You will need to bring to class the following: photo ID and pen and paper for taking notes. All resource files can be found in your student portal. Neat, comfortable clothing is required to be worn.

Access to the student portal is provided immediately upon enrolment and we recommend that you read the resources and assessments found there at this point.

You will need to submit your assessments and wait for them to be assessed. This can take up to 10 or so business days. Once you have been marked as competent in all assessment task requirements you will be notified via email. Your Certificate and Record of Transcript will be posted to you within 10 business days of receiving your completion email.