BSB51319 Diploma of
Work Health and Safety

Our BSB51319 Diploma of Work Health and Safety qualification aims to give students the underpinning knowledge required to manage WHS within the workplace.

This qualification is particularly suitable for people who coordinate and maintain the work health and safety (WHS) program in an organisation. It reflects the role of practitioners who apply a substantial knowledge base and well-developed skills in a wide variety of WHS contexts.

We are a Registered Training Organisation (RTO No. 91399).

BSB51319 Diploma of Work Health and Safety requires completion of 10 units of competency (5 core and 5 electives). BSB51319 has been packaged by CBD College to meet the packaging rules as follows:

5 Core Units:

5 Elective Units

Entry requirements
You are only eligible to enrol into the CBD College Diploma of Work Health and Safety if you hold the core units of BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety or equivalent competencies (ie predecessors of these units mapped as equivalent):

A copy of your academic transcript listing the above mentioned Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety core units will be required to be emailed to your trainer on Day 1 of the course. 

Pathways From The Qualification
After achieving this qualification candidates may undertake BSB60619 Advanced Diploma of Work Health and Safety.

Work required
You will need to complete your assessment work after the face-to-face component of the course. Feedback has suggested that average to excellent computer skills along with WHS experience can greatly lower the time spent on assessments.

Computer Literacy
An internet-enabled laptop or desktop computer with Microsoft Office installed is essential for this course (Microsoft Office 2007 or later version for PC, Office 2010 version for Mac). The programs Powerpoint and Excel are also highly recommended as there are Powerpoint presentations on your student portal which you can view and excel is demonstrated in class and is an excellent program for WHS managers to know how to use.

For Zoom courses, stable internet connection is essential. Your computer will need to be enabled with a camera and microphone (most computers come with these in-built).

All assessment documents are written in Microsoft Word.

You will need to be competent using this program. It is essential that if you do not know how to use this program that you seek tuition before your course commences.

Assessments
There are 5 integrated Assessments as part of the CBD College Diploma of Work Health and Safety. The assessment methods to be used during this program will be role plays, review of templates, reviews of project reports and written questioning based on scenarios.

Literacy Requirements

• There are underlying skill requirements of the BSB Business Services Training Package units.
• Candidates are advised that they will need to possess effective language, communications and interpersonal skills and have the ability to write a range of documentation.
• Candidates will also be expected to read and interpret WHS legislation and statistics, develop and document WHS registers and action plans, present information, use technology and prepare various records and documents. Furthermore, cognitive skills in planning, research, interpretation, analysis and synthesis form part of the skills requirements of many units.
• Candidates with special needs are advised to email info@cbdcollege.edu.au prior to booking so that reasonable adjustments to training and assessment can be contemplated.
• Where a student has an identified need for assistance with language, literacy or numeracy, CBD College's trainers and assessors will endeavour to provide this assistance directly.

Other requirements
You will need to bring to class the following: photo ID and a pen and paper for taking notes. All resource files can be found in your student portal. Neat, comfortable clothing is required to be worn.

A copy of your academic transcript listing the above mentioned Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety core units will be required to be emailed to your trainer on Day 1 of the course.

Pre-reading/course preparation
Access to the student portal is provided upon enrolment and we recommend that you read the resources and assessments found there at this point. You will be given access to an e-book in your resources which will be a great source of knowledge for you during your course and a great resource for you as you enter the WHS world.

Issuance of Certificates

Once you have been marked as competent in all assessment task requirements you will be notified via email. Your Certificate and Record of Transcript will be available on your student portal shortly after this notification. 

Omid Aria - Sydney & Zoom

Omid is an experienced trainer within the VET sector and is part of our WHS team running the Construction Induction Training (White Card) in Sydney. Omid has spent the last 6 years within the VET sector training in insurance work injury/worker's compensation, investigations as well as WHS consulting. Prior to this, Omid worked as a safety consultant, advisor, investigator, trainer and surveillance team leader.

Omid holds a Certificate IV in Government Investigation, Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety, Diploma of Work Health and Safety and Certificate III in Investigative Services. Omid also holds a current First Aid and White Card.