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Duration
This program is delivered over a period of 1 - 2 years. The length of time to complete this qualification will depend on the location, study mode and/or units selected and will vary depending upon how long a student takes to reach the required competency level.
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Overview
Availability: Applications for 2026 are now CLOSED.
Online Application: The next available intake will commence in Semester 1 2027 with applications opening in November 2026.
Apprenticeships/Traineeships: This course can be undertaken as a traineeship. Visit TAFE Apprenticeships and Traineeships for more information.
This qualification reflects the role of individuals coordinating and maintaining the work health and safety (WHS) program in an organisation.
The qualification applies to supervisors and managers who apply a substantial knowledge base and well-developed skills in a wide variety of WHS contexts.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
This course can be undertaken as a traineeship. Visit TAFE Apprenticeships and Traineeships for more information.
| Delivery Details | |
| Location | Online |
| Duration | 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time *Duration may vary depending on how long a student takes to reach the required competency level |
| Study Mode | Online |
| Start Date | February 2, 2026 Students can commence at the beginning of each term. A specific commencement date will be determined in consultation with the delivery team. *A course timetable/study plan will be provided on application for the course. |
| Attendance | Online sessions (optional and by arrangement with the lecturer) *Information relating to study modes can be found in the 2026 TAFE Student Guide |
Career opportunities
Possible occupations relevant to this qualification include:
- Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner
- Work Health and Safety Manager
- Senior Work Health and Safety Officer
Credit transfers and advanced standing
Skill recognition
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) recognises skills and knowledge gained through previous study, work experience, volunteering, or life experience. If your existing skills and knowledge meet the requirements of a unit of competency, you may be eligible to receive credit towards your qualification. If you would like to apply for RPL, please indicate this when completing your enrolment form. For more information, please contact CDU TAFE Student Services on 08 8946 7111, or email TAFE@cdu.edu.au.
Credit Transfer
If you have completed the same, or an equivalent, unit through another Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO), you may be eligible for a credit transfer. To apply, submit a completed Application for Credit Transfer Form and supporting documentation. Applications are encouraged at the time of enrolment. There is no fee for credit transfer applications.
Pathways
VET to Higher Education Pathway Mapping for completed Awards in the same field or discipline.
If you completed a VET qualification at Certificate IV level or above and later enrol in a Bachelor degree in the same field, you may be eligible to receive credit towards your degree.
The table below shows the maximum credit available based on your completed qualification.
Completed Qualification | HE | VET | Bachelor Degree | Maximum Credit Available |
Certificate IV | * | 3 year Bachelor award | up to 40 credit points | |
Certificate IV | * | 4 year Bachelor award | up to 40 credit points | |
Diploma | * | * | 3 year Bachelor award | up to 80 credit points |
Diploma | * | * | 4 year Bachelor award | up to 80 credit points |
Advanced Diploma | * | * | 3 year Bachelor award | up to 160 credit points |
Advanced Diploma | * | * | 4 year Bachelor award | up to 160 credit points |
Associate Degree | * | 3 year Bachelor award | up to 160 credit points | |
Associate Degree | * | 4 year Bachelor award | up to 160 credit points | |
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Course Structure To achieve the BSB51319 Diploma of 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 electives offered may vary between campuses. The total nominal hours for the sequence listed below is 460.
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2026 Fees
*This course is supported by the NT Government for eligible domestic students who are NT residents. A limited number of NT Government supported places are available, so secure your place now. |
Fees shown are indicative and subject to change annually. Actual course fees may vary depending on the units chosen. International non-student visa-holders; study eligibility needs to be verified before enrolment. Fees may vary depending on the visa type. For further clarification and information on fees, payment options, instalment plans, and refunds, contact CDU on 1800 061 963 or refer to TAFE Fees and Payments. | |
| Fee Exemptions | Exemptions apply to TAFE tuition fees for NTG supported courses only. At the time of enrolment, students in these categories will be exempt from paying tuition fees:
Certified copy of the evidence must be provided at the time of enrolment. If your course is delivered in a location that is listed on the NTG’s Location Categories for VET Funded Programs, with remote as the location category you may be eligible for the Remote 2 Location tuition fee exemption. |
| VET Student Loans | Eligible students may access a VET Student Loan to pay for their course fees (up to capped amounts). |
General Description Availability: Applications for 2026 are now CLOSED. This qualification reflects the role of individuals coordinating and maintaining the work health and safety (WHS) program in an organisation. The qualification applies to supervisors and managers who apply a substantial knowledge base and well-developed skills in a wide variety of WHS contexts. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. This course can be undertaken as a traineeship. Visit TAFE Apprenticeships and Traineeships for more information.
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Accreditation This is a current, nationally accredited qualification from the BSB Business Services Training Package. | ||||||||||||
Locations and Study Mode Delivery at all locations is subject to sufficient demand and resources. Locations: Alice Springs, Casuarina, Online Study Mode: On campus, online, both Subject to demand other locations and modes may become available throughout the year. | ||||||||||||
Entry Requirements Domestic | All BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety core units or equivalent competencies. Equivalent competencies are predecessors to the following units which have been mapped as equivalent.
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Career Opportunities Possible occupations relevant to this qualification include:
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Fees
2026 Fees
| Fee Type | 2026 Course Fees |
| NT Government supported* | $1,771.00 |
| Full Fee | $5,336.00 |
*This course is supported by the NT Government for eligible domestic students who are NT residents. A limited number of NT Government supported places are available, so secure your place now.
Fees shown are indicative and subject to change annually. Actual course fees may vary depending on the units chosen. International non-student visa-holders; study eligibility needs to be verified before enrolment. Fees may vary depending on the visa type.
For further clarification and information on fees, payment options, instalment plans, and refunds, contact CDU on 1800 061 963 or refer to TAFE Fees and Payments.
Fee exemptions
Exemptions apply to TAFE tuition fees for NTG supported courses only.
At the time of enrolment, students in these categories will be exempt from paying tuition fees:
- Recipient of a Centrelink payment
- Recipient of Department of Veterans Affairs benefits
- Enrolled Secondary Students
- Permanent residents with refugee or humanitarian status
Certified copy of the evidence must be provided at the time of enrolment.
If your course is delivered in a location that is listed on the NTG’s Location Categories for VET Funded Programs, with remote as the location category you may be eligible for the Remote 2 Location tuition fee exemption.
Delivery allowance for VET funded programs
VET student loans
Eligible students may access a VET Student Loan to pay for their course fees (up to capped amounts).
Determine your eligibility using the VET Student Loan Eligibility Tool on the myskills website.
International VET Package
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Why study at CDU?
Study with the Territory's largest training provider and gain industry-ready skills and experience. Whether you're a high school student or a working professional, we've got the courses and qualifications you want plus the support and flexibility you need to succeed.
- Learn from expert lecturers and industry professionals
- Access to first-class facilities
- Recognition of prior learning to qualify faster
Why study at CDU?
Study with the Northern Territory's largest training provider and gain industry-ready skills and experience.
- Access to first-class facilities
- Recognition of prior learning accepted
- Packages into higher education available for most courses
Why study at CDU?
Study with the Territory's largest training provider and gain industry-ready skills and experience. Whether you're a high school student or a working professional, we've got the courses and qualifications you want plus the support and flexibility you need to succeed.
- Learn from expert lecturers and industry professionals
- Access to first-class facilities
- Recognition of prior learning to qualify faster
Why study at CDU?
Study with the Northern Territory's largest training provider and gain industry-ready skills and experience.
- Access to first-class facilities
- Recognition of prior learning accepted
- Packages into higher education available for most courses
What will I study?
To achieve the BSB51319 Diploma of 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 electives offered may vary between campuses.
Course structure
The total nominal hours for the sequence listed below is 460.
| Code | Module/Unit of Competency | Hours |
| CORE UNITS OF COMPETENCY | ||
| BSBWHS513 | Lead WHS risk management | 40 |
| BSBWHS515 | Lead initial response to and investigate WHS incidents | 50 |
| BSBWHS516 | Contribute to developing, implementing and maintaining an organisation's WHS management system | 50 |
| BSBWHS519 | Lead the development and use of WHS risk management tools | 40 |
| BSBWHS522 | Manage WHS consultation and participation processes | 40 |
| Total nominal hours for core units | 220 | |
| ELECTIVE UNITS OF COMPETENCY (Complete all 5) | ||
| BSBCMM411 | Make Presentations | 30 |
| BSBPEF502 | Develop and use emotional intelligence | 60 |
| BSBWHS517 | Contribute to managing a WHS information system | 50 |
| BSBWHS518 | Manage WHS hazards associated with maintenance and use of plant | 60 |
| BSBWHS520 | Manage implementation of emergency procedures | 40 |
| Total nominal hours for elective units | 240 | |
| Total nominal hours for the qualification | 460 | |
Entry requirements
Admission criteria
All BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety core units or equivalent competencies. Equivalent competencies are predecessors to the following units which have been mapped as equivalent.
- 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.
To ensure you have the right skills and support to succeed in your course, a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) evaluation helps identify any areas where you may need additional support to help you achieve your goals.
To gain entry into, BSB51319 Diploma of Work Health and Safety candidates require:
- 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.
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Course details
Accreditation
This is a current, nationally accredited qualification from the BSB Business Services Training Package.
Location and study mode
Delivery at all locations is subject to sufficient demand and resources.
Locations: Alice Springs, Casuarina, Online
Study Mode: On campus, online, both
Subject to demand other locations and modes may become available throughout the year.
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