Vocational Education & Training
BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
2021
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who provide leadership and guidance to others and have some limited responsibility for the output of others. This qualification would suit those who are in the role of, or want to be an, Work Health and Safety (WHS) officer in a full-time dedicated role.
International Students
This qualification is available to international students at Waterfront Darwin (CRICOS Course No. 103492G).
Career opportunities
Occupations relevant to this qualification in industry sectors such as BSB41419 include:
- WHS adviser or WHS officer
- Workcover/Worksafe Inspector
- Occupational Health and Safety Technician
- Occupational Health and Safety Officer
Credit transfers and pathways
Skills recognition
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
RPL is the acknowledgement of a person's skills and knowledge acquired through previous training, work or life experience, which may be used to grant status or credit in a subject regardless of how and where they were attained, including overseas.
This can include skills from:
- Previous study excluding courses at another VET/TAFE institution, but including courses at school or college, through adult education classes or training programs at work;
- Work experience (including both work that is paid and unpaid); and/or
- Life experience (for example leisure pursuits or voluntary work).
RPL is a form of assessment. It is used to determine whether a person has acquired, through formal or informal learning, the skills and experience consistent with the stated competency standards that comprise a qualification. RPL is not time referenced, so there are no parameters on how or when the skills are acquired. However, the skills that have been acquired through life experience etc., must be current and must match the elements and performance criteria contained in the individual unit.
Students seeking RPL need to indicate this on their enrolment form at the time of enrolment.
For further information please refer to the Applicant's Guide to the Recognition of Prior Learning or contact Student Central on 1800 061 963 (free call) or email Student.Central@cdu.edu.au.
Credit Transfer
Charles Darwin University as a Registered Training Organisation recognises the Australian Qualifications Framework qualifications and Statement of Attainments issued by any other Australian Registered Training Organisation.
Students are encouraged to submit any requests for credit from previous studies at the time of enrolment, to ensure they are not enrolling in units they may not need to undertake.
In order to apply for exemption/credit transfer from units completed at another training organisation, you will need to complete an Application for Exemption Form available from any campus, centre, or team, or a copy of the form can be obtained from the web.
Your completed Application for Exemption form together with attached documentary evidence (certified copy of Qualification/Statement of Attainment) to support your request for exemption/credit transfer should be submitted directly to the University either in person or by mail. Requests without documentary evidence will not be processed and will be returned to students. There are no fees attached to Credit Transfers.
Pathways
VET to Higher Education Pathway Mapping for completed Awards in the same field or discipline. <br />
Students who successfully complete VET qualifications at the Certificate IV level or above and subsequently enrol in a Bachelor degree in the same field or discipline, will receive advanced standing as detailed in the table below.
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Completed Award Course Level
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HE
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VET
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to a HE Award
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Credit granted for a completed award in the same field
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Certificate IV
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*
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3 year Bachelor award
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up to 40 credit points
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|
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Certificate IV
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*
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4 year Bachelor award
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up to 40 credit points
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|
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Diploma
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*
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*
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3 year Bachelor award
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up to 80 credit points
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Diploma
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*
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*
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4 year Bachelor award
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up to 80 credit points
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Advanced Diploma
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*
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*
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3 year Bachelor award
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up to 160 credit points
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Advanced Diploma
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*
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*
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4 year Bachelor award
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up to 160 credit points
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Associate Degree
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*
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3 year Bachelor award
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up to 160 credit points
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|
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Associate Degree
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*
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4 year Bachelor award
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up to 160 credit points
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Further training pathways from this qualification include but are not limited to BSB51319 Diploma of Work
Health and Safety. On completion of this qualification credit(s) may be available into Higher Education courses.
Course information flyer(s)
Entry requirements
CDU Domestic Entry Requirements
Students will need to demonstrate an appropriate level of language, literacy and numeracy skills to undertake this qualification; this includes:
- the ability to read, write and interpret a range of documentation;
- computer literacy to research the internet, send/receive email and produce word-processed documents;
- BSB30719 Certificate III in Work Health and Safety or vocational experience in WHS roles.
All VET International applicants are required to meet the English language proficiency for their chosen course of study.
The minimum English language requirement for this course is met by either undertaking previous education in an English-speaking country or undertaking one of the following English language tests and obtaining the minimum requirements listed below.
| IELTS Academic Module | A minimum overall score of 5.5 with no band less than 5.0. |
| Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) | A minimum overall score of 165. |
| Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency | |
| Navitas Academic English (will not be accepted from 2021 onwards) | An overall pass and 60% in Academic English 2. (Note: this score will not be accepted from 2021 intakes onwards). |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic module | A minimum overall score of 42 with no less than 36 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. |
| TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT) | A minimum overall score of 46 with a minimum writing score of 21. |
* All tests are valid for two years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU, unless otherwise specified.
* Where applicable, international applicants must also satisfy the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) English language requirements for student visa applications.
Do you have a question regarding English requirements at CDU? Please email: international@cdu.edu.au.
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This is a current, nationally accredited qualification from the BSB Business Services Training Package.
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Employability skills
Employability Skills are embedded in the training and assessment of national training package qualifications. Information on the Employability Skills relevant to your qualification can be obtained by visiting this website and keying in the national code for the qualification: training.gov.au
Location and study mode
Delivery at all locations is subject to sufficient demand and resources.
Locations: Alice Springs, Katherine, Nhulunbuy, Tennant Creek, Waterfront Darwin, Yulara
Study Mode: On campus, online or both
Subject to demand other locations and modes may become available throughout the year.
Contact details
| Email:Student.Central@cdu.edu.au. Phone: (08) 8946 7766 or 1800 061 963 (free call). |
Course structure
To achieve a Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety a total of Ten (10) units of competency must be completed comprising Five (5) Core and Five (5) Elective units as detailed in the packaging rules and listed below.
The total nominal hours for the sequence listed below is 450.
| Code | Module/Unit of Competency | Hours |
| CORE UNITS OF COMPETENCY | ||
| BSBWHS412 | Assist with workplace compliance with WHS laws | 40 |
| BSBWHS413 | Contribute to implementation and maintenance of WHS consultation and participation processes | 40 |
| BSBWHS414 | Contribute to WHS risk management | 60 |
| BSBWHS415 | Contribute to implementing WHS management systems | 50 |
| BSBWHS416 | Contribute to workplace incident response | 40 |
| Total nominal hours for core units | 230 | |
| ELECTIVE UNITS OF COMPETENCY (Select xxx) | ||
| BSBCMM401 | Make a presentation | 30 |
| BSBMGT401 | Show leadership in the workplace | 50 |
| BSBRES411 | Analyse and present research information | 40 |
| BSBWHS417 | Assist with managing WHS implications of return to work | 50 |
| BSBWRT401 | Write complex documents | 50 |
| Total nominal hours for elective units | 220 | |
| Total nominal hours for the qualification | 450 | |
Course fees
Domestic Students
2021 Indicative fees for this course:
VET Tuition Fees: $1,575.00 (for students who are eligible and receive an NT domestic subsidised place); or
Domestic Full Fees: $6,750.00 (for domestic full fee places).
Fees will vary according to your choice of units.
Please note: a limited number of NT Government subsidy places are available for eligible NT domestic students so contact us now to secure your place for 2021.
The following Fees are applicable to this course:
Domestic Students
VET full fees are applicable to this course.
2021: Information about fees for non-subsidised VET courses are available in the VET Student Guide.
NT Government subsidised places are available for this course.
2021: VET Tuition Fees for 2021 will be charged at $3.50 per nominal hour for subsidised training. More detailed Information about 2021 VET Tuition fees for eligible NT residents will be published in the 2021 VET Student Guide or VET Fees.
In some circumstances this course may be available as fee-for-service. Please contact the relevant team to discuss delivery charges for this program.
International Students
The total course tuition fee for commencing students in 2021 is AUD $7,400.00.
These fees are subject to annual increases each year of your study, effective at the start of each calendar year.
You can find a list of International fees and payments you can expect to pay as part of your studies in Australia.
CDU offers a number of scholarships to international students to assist with the cost of study.