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Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
Why should I enrol?
The Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety program is designed for people who work in health environments. Participants will earn a nationally recognised qualification and receive support in developing core work health and safety knowledge and skills. The workplace project provides an opportunity to apply skills in a practical setting and contribute to positive changes within the workplace.
Target audience
We are looking for participants who have an interest in work health and safety, and recognise the importance of contributing to a safe environment for our staff, patients, families and visitors.
If you are interested in a career in work health and safety, this qualification may assist with gaining an entry level position.
Support provided to participants
All Sydney Local Health District participants will receive support from the program coordinator and local work health and safety managers. This support will include workplace visits and project review meetings.
Participant requirements
Participants are required to complete ten face to face workshops held at the Sydney Education Rozelle Campus.
All participants are expected to complete work health and safety practical tasks and two short projects, and must discuss their project ideas with their manager.
Units of Competency
| BSBWRT411 | Write complex documents |
|---|---|
| BSBLDR411 | Demonstrate leadership in the workplace |
| BSBWHS412 | Assist with workplace compliance with work health and safety laws |
| BSBWHS413 | Contribute to implementation and maintenance of WHS consultation and participation processes |
| BSBWHS414 | Contribute to WHS risk management |
| BSBWHS415 | Contribute to implementing work health and safety management systems |
| BSBWHS416 | Contribute to workplace incident response |
| BSBSTR402 | Implement continuous improvement. |
| BSBWHS417 | Assist with managing WHS implications of return to work |
| BSBWHS431 | Develop processes and procedures for controlling hazardous chemicals in the workplace |
Key information
Applications close: 10 January 2025
Program commences: 5 February 2025
This program is available for applicants within Sydney Local Health District. Please contact the program coordinator for more information.
Application process
There is a three staged application process for Sydney Local Health District employees:
- Complete the expression of interest form and send to the program coordinator.
- Attend a language literacy and numeracy assessment.
- You will be contacted about your enrolment into this program.