Description
Course Overview
Take the next step in your workplace safety career with our Pre-Requisites + Diploma of Work Health and Safety (BSB51319) combined course. This program is designed for individuals seeking to develop the foundational knowledge and advanced skills required to manage workplace health and safety responsibilities across a wide range of industries.
This combined course provides learners with the opportunity to complete the required prerequisite units before progressing into the nationally recognised Diploma of Work Health and Safety (BSB51319). It offers a streamlined pathway for individuals who do not already hold the prerequisite competencies required for entry into the Diploma.
Throughout the program, learners will develop the knowledge and practical capabilities needed to identify workplace hazards, assess and control risks, and implement effective work health and safety management systems. The course focuses on strengthening analytical, communication, problem-solving and leadership skills to support the planning, implementation and monitoring of WHS policies and procedures within an organisation.
Learners will develop expertise in managing WHS risks, facilitating workplace consultation and participation, conducting incident investigations, implementing WHS management systems and promoting a positive safety culture. The program also develops the ability to interpret relevant WHS legislation and support organisational compliance with applicable laws and regulatory requirements.
Assessments focus on practical application, allowing learners to demonstrate their knowledge and skills through realistic workplace scenarios and activities relevant to WHS responsibilities.
Upon successful completion of the prerequisite units and all Diploma requirements, graduates will attain the Pre-Requisites + Diploma of Work Health and Safety (BSB51319). This qualification can support career opportunities in roles such as WHS Advisor, Safety Officer, WHS Coordinator, Compliance Officer or Health and Safety Manager, depending on experience and employer requirements. It can also provide a pathway towards further study and advanced workplace safety leadership and management roles.
Units of Competency
Pre-Requisites
Prior to commencing this qualification, students will complete the following units of competency from Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (BSB41419):
- BSBWHS412Â Assist with workplace compliance with WHS laws
- BSBWHS413Â Contribute to implementation and maintenance of WHS consultation and participation processes
- BSBWHS414Â Contribute to WHS risk management
- BSBWHS415Â Contribute to implementing WHS management systems
- BSBWHS416Â Contribute to workplace incident response.
Core Units
- BSBWHS513 Lead WHS risk management
- BSBWHS515 Lead initial response to and investigate WHS incidents
- BSBWHS516 Contribute to developing, implementing and maintaining an organisation’s WHS management system
- BSBWHS519 Lead the development and use of WHS risk management tools
- BSBWHS522 Manage WHS consultation and participation processes
Elective Units
- BSBWHS514 Manage WHS compliance of contractors
- BSBWHS517 Contribute to managing a WHS information system
- BSBWHS520 Manage implementation of emergency procedures
- BSBCMM511 Communicate with influence
- BSBLDR522 Manage people performance
Entry Requirements
To ensure you get the most out of your learning experience with us, the following requirements must be met:
- You must be 18 years of age or older at the time of enrolment and must have sufficient English language skills to complete the course.
- You should possess basic technological literacy and have access to the Microsoft Office suite or an equivalent software package.
Course Duration
Students will have a maximum of eighteen (18) months to complete the course via online, self-paced learning.
The course start date is taken as the date students receive the course material. If students do not complete the course within the twelve (12) month timeframe, the enrolment will be cancelled. Students may apply for an extension for an additional cost. Please refer to the Student Handbook for details on requesting extensions.
Nationally Recognised Training
We are nationally accredited by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA), the national vocational education and training regulator. This means that you are ensured that you will receive a high-quality standard of training in accordance with the Australian Qualifications Framework. Our courses are nationally recognised, ensuring that your qualification is valued and respected across Australia.
Support
Throughout the course, students have access to a range of support services including email assistance, one-on-one online sessions with trainers, and tailored adjustments where required to support individual learning needs and assessment requirements.
Credit Transfer/RPL
Students are entitled to apply for Credit Transfer for units they have already successfully completed, or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) if they can demonstrate relevant skills and experience, ensuring prior achievements are acknowledged and reducing duplication of learning. For more information about Credit Transfer or RPL, please contact us directly and our team will be happy to guide you through the process.
Career outcomes
Graduates of the Pre-Requisites + Diploma of Work Health and Safety (BSB51319) combined course will develop the foundational knowledge and advanced skills needed to pursue specialist and leadership roles in workplace health and safety across a wide range of industries.
This combined program provides a pathway for individuals who do not already hold the required prerequisite competencies, allowing them to build their WHS knowledge before progressing to the Diploma. Learners will develop practical capabilities in risk management, incident investigation, safety leadership, WHS management systems and regulatory compliance, preparing them to contribute to safer and healthier workplaces.
Potential career paths include:
- Work Health and Safety (WHS) Advisor: Provide advice to organisations on workplace safety systems, policies, risk management and legislative compliance.
- Safety Officer: Monitor workplace safety practices, conduct inspections and support the identification and control of workplace hazards and risks.
- WHS Coordinator: Coordinate the implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement of workplace health and safety programs and procedures.
- Compliance Officer: Support organisations in meeting relevant WHS legislation, standards and regulatory requirements.
- Health and Safety Manager: Oversee organisational safety systems, lead WHS initiatives and promote continuous improvement in workplace safety performance.
- Risk and Safety Consultant: Assess workplace risks, recommend appropriate control measures and assist organisations in improving safety outcomes.
- Safety Systems Administrator: Support the development, documentation, implementation and monitoring of WHS management systems.
Upon successful completion of the combined program, graduates will attain the Pre-Requisites + Diploma of Work Health and Safety (BSB51319), providing a nationally recognised qualification that can support career progression in workplace safety, compliance and risk management.
Career opportunities will depend on individual experience, existing qualifications and employer requirements. The Diploma may also provide a pathway to further professional development and higher-level qualifications in WHS, leadership and management.
International/Overseas Students
Those possessing Subclass 500 visas, or any visas that expire on or before the anticipated course completion date, are not eligible to enrol with AUSCBT.
If any individual with a Subclass 500 visa or a visa that has a conflicting expiration date attempts to register, the enrolment will be cancelled and an administration fee of 25% will be charged to any student attempting to enrol.
