Key details
Duration
The length of time to complete this qualification is six (6) weeks, online.
Refer to the relevant course information flyer for further information.
* - Student Visa holders must study internally full time
Locations
Entry requirements
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Overview
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to understand work health and safety (WHS) laws, and
comply with them in one's own workplace.
The unit applies to those who contribute to compliance with WHS laws as part of their WHS responsibilities,
which are in addition to their main duties
Career opportunities
Possible positions relevant to this qualification include:
>Work Health and Safety Officer
Credit transfers and advanced standing
Skill recognition
Skills recognition is not applicable to this course. CDU's short courses are highly targeted courses designed to help you improve a specific skill. They will help you improve your career prospects, maintain currency in your field, or allow you to try out something completely new.
Pathways
VET to Higher Education Pathway Mapping for completed Awards in the same field or discipline.
Further training pathways from this qualification include but are not limited to BSB30719 Certificate III in Work Health and Safety
Fees
2022 Course fee for students who are eligible for an NT Government supported place is $70.00, and for students who are not eligible is $200.00.
Course information flyer(s)
Why study at CDU?
Study with the Territory's largest provider of Vocational Education and Training (VET) 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
What will I study?
To achieve the vocational training program VTP306 - Legal framework of Workplace Health and Safety a total of one (1) unit of competency must be completed as listed below.
Course structure
Students will be issued with a Statement of Attainment upon successful completion.
The total Nominal Hours for this training program is 20.
Code | Module/Unit of Competency | Hours |
Units of Competency | ||
BSBWHS307 | Apply knowledge of WHS laws in the workplace | 20 |
Total nominal hours for the training program | 20 |
Entry requirements
Admission criteria
To ensure you have the right skills and support to succeed in your course, a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LL&N) evaluation helps identify areas where you may need additional support to help you achieve your goals.
Essential requirements
English language requirements
I wanted to turn my regular job into my dream job, and the Charles Darwin University course offered exactly what I needed: practical skills.
Yulia
CDU Student

Course details
Accreditation
This is a non-award course and a Statement of Attainment will be issued for nationally recognised units of competency successfully completed.
VET for secondary schools
VET for Secondary Students (VSS)
Select VSS for more detail about this program.
Location and study mode
Delivery at all locations is subject to sufficient demand and resources.
Locations: Online
Study Mode: Online
Subject to demand other locations and modes may become available throughout the year.
Additional information
Contact details
Email:Student.Central@cdu.edu.au. Phone: (08) 8946 7766 or 1800 061 963 (free call). |
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How to apply
How to apply direct to CDU
Applications to CDU must be submitted online.
You will need a valid email address to create your online account.
Once you have started the application you will have the option of saving your application and resuming it at a later date.
There is no application fee when you apply online.
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