Charles Darwin University (CDU TAFE)
1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
This diploma prepares supervisors and managers to coordinate and maintain comprehensive work health and safety programs in their organizations. Ideal for professionals seeking to advance their WHS expertise and leadership capabilities through a nationally recognized qualification.
Candidates must have completed all core units of BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety or equivalent competencies. Students require the ability to read, write and interpret a range of documentation, and computer literacy to research the internet, send/receive email and produce word-processed documents. A Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) evaluation helps identify any areas where additional support may be needed.
The program consists of five core units covering: Lead WHS Risk Management (40 hours), Lead Initial Response to and Investigate WHS Incidents (50 hours), Contribute to Developing, Implementing and Maintaining an Organisation's WHS Management System (50 hours), Lead the Development and Use of WHS Risk Management Tools (40 hours), and Manage WHS Consultation and Participation Processes (40 hours). Five elective units are also completed including Make Presentations (30 hours), Develop and Use Emotional Intelligence (60 hours), Contribute to Managing a WHS Information System (50 hours), Manage WHS Hazards Associated with Maintenance and Use of Plant (60 hours), and Manage Implementation of Emergency Procedures (40 hours). Total nominal hours: 460.
CDU is the Northern Territory's largest training provider offering industry-ready skills and experience. Students benefit from expert lecturers and industry professionals, access to first-class facilities, recognition of prior learning to qualify faster, and flexible study options. CDU provides a people-first approach to flexibility and a supportive learning environment that helps students balance study, work and family life.
Graduates are prepared for roles as Occupational Health and Safety Practitioners, Work Health and Safety Managers, and Senior Work Health and Safety Officers. The qualification provides pathways to higher education, with advanced standing available for students enrolling in Bachelor degrees in the same field or discipline, potentially receiving up to 80 credit points.
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