Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

Our Certificate IV in Work Health and Safe is designed to give you the practical knowledge and skills to help improve safety in your workplace.
Delivered via webinar over a 12-month period, you'll participate in online discussions and demonstrations, Q&A sessions and receive project support when you need it.
Miss something? No problem! All the webinars are recorded so you can watch at a later time.

The Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety will provide you with the practical knowledge and skills designed to help improve safety in your workplace. If you are interested in building your knowledge in this vital area or pursuing an exciting career as a Safety Advisor, WHS assessor, WHS Officer or WHS Supervisor, this is the course for you!
Key subjects covered in this course are; Effective risk management, application of relevant WHS/OHS regulations and legislative framework, contribution to WHS/OHS consultation within the workplace, incident and emergency response, contractor compliance, rehabilitation and return to work.
The qualification is designed to give participants practical knowledge and skills to help improve safety in the workplace.

Did you know: The Victorian Government has now made Free TAFE courses even more accessible for new students enrolling for study in 2023. All Free TAFE courses at TAFE Gippsland are now available to people with higher-level qualifications and those who have completed a previous Free TAFE course and are looking to continue in their selected training pathway. Conditions and eligibility rules apply. Check out our Free TAFE information page for further details.

Learners will gain the knowledge and skills to work within an organisation as a Safety Advisor, WHS assessor, WHS Officer or WHS Supervisor.

The Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety is a pathway to the BSB51319 Diploma of Work Health and Safety (not offered at TAFE Gippsland).

On successful completion of the course learners will be able to provide WHS advice in accordance with current legislation. Learners will gain the skills to facilitate effective WHS consultation and outcomes for their organisation. Students will also gain the knowledge and skills needed to help reduced risk profile of any organisation and assist others with the return to work process.

Are there specified requirements for entry into the course/qualification?: No

Learners will gain the knowledge and skills to work within an organisation as a Safety Advisor, WHS assessor, WHS Officer or WHS Supervisor.