BUSINESS, LEADERSHIP AND WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY

BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

Build the capability to support and maintain workplace WHS systems.

TRAINING PRODUCT

BSB41419

CATEGORY

Nationally recognised WHS qualification

CERTIFICATION OUTCOME

BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

Qualification overview

BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety applies to people working in a work health and safety role who provide broad technical knowledge and contribute to WHS management within an organisation. They may work as WHS personnel, coordinators, supervisors or managers with defined safety responsibilities.

Important qualification information

BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety is a nationally recognised qualification comprising 10 units – five core units and five elective units. Electives are selected in accordance with the qualification’s packaging rules and should reflect the participant’s workplace responsibilities and industry requirements. Participants must demonstrate competency in every required unit to receive the full qualification. Completion develops the skills needed to contribute to WHS risk management, consultation and compliance activities but does not replace any role-specific licence, workplace induction or mandatory safety training.

Workplace application

Participants develop capability across WHS legislation, consultation, risk management, incident response and the implementation and monitoring of workplace safety processes.

Skills developed

  • Assisting with compliance with WHS laws
  • Contributing to WHS risk management
  • Supporting consultation and participation processes
  • Contributing to workplace incident responses
  • Implementing and monitoring WHS policies and procedures
  • Communicating WHS information across the workplace

Who this program is suited to

  • WHS coordinators and officers
  • Supervisors with substantial WHS responsibilities
  • Managers supporting workplace safety systems
  • Health and safety representatives seeking broader capability
  • Workers progressing into dedicated WHS roles

Qualification structure and electives

The final unit selection must satisfy the qualification packaging rules. Calibre will confirm the units offered and help align suitable electives with the participant’s job role, existing competencies, workplace activities and training needs.

Delivery and assessment

Delivery and assessment arrangements are confirmed with each participant or employer before enrolment. The final program will reflect the training product requirements, participant experience, workplace access, available equipment and the practical evidence required for assessment.

Calibre may use a combination of trainer-led learning, workplace activities, practical demonstration, questioning, written tasks and evidence gathered in an appropriate work environment. The delivery method, expected duration and assessment requirements will be set out in the applicable course information and enrolment documentation.

Entry and workplace requirements

Before enrolment, Calibre will confirm whether the program is suitable for the participant. This may include reviewing existing competencies, language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills, physical or operational requirements, prerequisite units, access to a suitable workplace, plant or equipment, and any identification, PPE, medical or rail-network requirements.

This qualification does not, by itself, create a statutory appointment, professional registration or licence. Additional requirements may apply to particular WHS roles or industries.

Training for organisations

Course at a glance

CERTIFICATION OUTCOME
BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
COURSE CATEGORY
Nationally recognised WHS qualification
UNITS
10 units (5 core units and 5 electives)
DELIVERY
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Calibre works with employers, HR teams, project managers and operational leaders to coordinate training around job roles, worksites, shift arrangements and workforce capability requirements. Group delivery and workplace-based options can be discussed where they are suitable for the training and assessment requirements.

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Training for organisations

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