The Gordon Institute of TAFE
12 months
Gain practical expertise in Work Health and Safety across diverse industries with this diploma covering both Model WHS and Victorian OHS legislation. Delivered through blended learning, it's designed for professionals seeking to advance their WHS careers.
Applicants must be 18 years or older at course commencement. You need literacy and numeracy skills at Year 11/12 level or Australian Core Skills Framework Level 4. Access to a computer with electronic documents and software applications is essential, along with reliable internet with streaming capability for online classes. Prior competencies in BSBWHS412, BSBWHS413, BSBWHS414, BSBWHS415, and BSBWHS416 are required or equivalent. A pre-training review will assess your capabilities.
Core units include: Contribute to developing, implementing and maintaining an organisation's WHS management system (50 hours); Lead initial response to and investigate WHS incidents (50 hours); Lead the development and use of WHS risk management tools (40 hours); Lead WHS risk management (40 hours); Manage WHS consultation and participation processes (40 hours). Elective units available include: Communicate with influence (60 hours); Contribute to managing work-related psychological health and safety (50 hours); Implement and evaluate system of work for managing hazardous chemicals (40 hours); Manage implementation of emergency procedures (40 hours); Manage WHS hazards associated with maintenance and use of plant (60 hours). Assessment is based on products, short answer questions, portfolio of evidence, and reports.
The Gordon is a leading Victorian TAFE institute with over 100 years of experience in vocational education. As an accredited training provider (TOID: 3044), The Gordon offers government-funded training with pathways to university degrees through partnerships with Deakin University. The institute is recognised as a Centre of Excellence in Disability Inclusion and provides comprehensive student support services.
Graduates can pursue careers as Work Health and Safety Supervisors or Work Health and Safety Managers across diverse industries. The diploma provides pathways to further study including Bachelor of Health Sciences, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, and Bachelor of Public Health and Health Promotion at Deakin University. Credit points may reduce further study time.
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