Training
CertIV Workplace Health & Safety
BSB41407 Certificate IV in Occupational Health & Safety
Descriptor
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base in a wide variety of contexts. They apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They may provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others. This qualification would suit an OHS officer in a full-time dedicated role who works under the supervision of an OHS Coordinator or OHS Manager.
Job Roles
Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator
Occupational Health and Safety Officer.
Pathways Information
Qualification Pathways
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Pathways into the qualification
Candidates may enter the qualification through a number of entry points including:
BSB30707 Certificate III in Occupational Health and Safety or other relevant Certificate III qualification
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with extensive vocational experience in occupational health and safety roles.
Examples of indicative job roles for candidates seeking entry based upon their vocational experience include:
Health and Safety Representative
Health and Safety Committee Member
Health and Safety Assistant.
This breadth of expertise would equate to the competencies required to undertake this qualification.
Pathways from the qualification
After achieving this qualification candidates may undertake:
BSB51307 Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Licensing, Legislative, Regulatory or Certification Considerations
There is no direct link between this qualification and licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements. However, where required, a unit of competency will specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements that impact on the unit.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Summary
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EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY |
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The following table contains a summary of the Employability Skills required by industry for this qualification. The Employability Skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options. |
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Employability Skill |
Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: |
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Communication |
establishing communication with emergency management services and talking with the casualty, bystanders and medical staff in an emergency situation |
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Teamwork |
establishing return to work programs with rehabilitation providers, relevant managers and the employee working as part of a group to request occupational health and safety |
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Problem-solving |
assessing risks to first aiders and others, and determining an appropriate response |
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Initiative and enterprise |
identifying possible improvements to occupational health and safety, and contributing these to the decision making process |
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Planning and organising |
planning documents such as occupational health and safety action plans based on the purpose, appropriate format, means of communication and logical presentation of data, information and knowledge |
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Self-management |
planning work priorities |
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Learning |
applying learning about occupational health and safety processes to future operations identifying training needs of people with occupational health and safety responsibilities and providing the training |
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Technology |
using communication technology, including media and equipment, to talk to emergency management services using software systems to record and file documentation for hazard identification and risk assessment |
Packaging Rules
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Total number of units = 9 9 elective units 6 elective units must be selected from the Group A units listed below including: BSBOHS408A Assist with compliance with OHS and other relevant laws AND AT LEAST ONE OF: BSBOHS405B Contribute to the implementation of emergency procedures OR BSBOHS406C Use equipment to conduct workplace monitoring At least 1 elective unit must be selected from the Group A or Group B units listed below. The remaining 2 elective units may be selected from the Group A or Group B units listed below, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course at the same qualification level. If not listed below, 1 unit may be selected from a Certificate III or Diploma qualification. Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level. Elective units Group A units
Group B units Creative Thinking
Customer Service
Financial Administration
General Administration
Innovation
Interpersonal Communication
IT Support
Marketing
Occupational Health and Safety
Relationship Management
Research
Risk Management
Sustainability
Writing
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