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Workplace health and safety is focused on the sensible management and prevention of risks in the workplace. It seeks to protect workers from potential hazards while they are at work. It is one of the most critical aspects of any business, and a work health and safety career will see you working in a vital role.
At CAL, our Workplace Health and Safety Courses are specifically designed to introduce you to general workplace safety requirements to go straight into your new career in WH&S. These courses will enable you to develop key occupational health and safety skills, such as risk analysis and incidence response, that will strengthen your ability to make informed decisions.
Make your mark in this exciting industry by enrolling in a Workplace Health and Safety Course at the College for Adult Learning.
Study Work Health and Safety Online
A Workplace Health & Safety course at CAL will prepare you to attain leading WHS roles within a range of industries and organisations. No matter which stage of your career path you are on, our WHS courses can guide you from entry-level right up to senior positions.
For those ready to take on a whole new exciting career path, a Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety will get your foot in the door and a taste of the industry. A Diploma of Work Health & Safety is also perfect for those with real-world experience looking to upskill.
Our courses are self-paced and are 100% online, with full student support from learning coaches with real-world experience. This offers the flexibility and opportunity for students to work and study at the same time. Build on your experience in Work Health & Safety while earning your nationally recognised qualification.
Develop a basic understanding of occupational health and safety law, and how to navigate the technical aspects related to WHS processes within any organisation. Learn how to best contribute to WHS decisions, supporting their implementation and influencing change within your organisation.
Develop key occupational health and safety skills and strengthen your ability to make informed decisions, preparing you to take on leading WHS roles within any organisation. Consolidate and develop your skills around risk analysis and incident response while increasing your ability to lead WHS practices.
Develop a basic understanding of occupational health and safety law, and how to navigate the technical aspects related to WHS processes within any organisation. Learn how to best contribute to WHS decisions, supporting their implementation and influencing change within your organisation.
Develop key occupational health and safety skills and strengthen your ability to make informed decisions, preparing you to take on leading WHS roles within any organisation. Consolidate and develop your skills around risk analysis and incident response while increasing your ability to lead WHS practices.
College for Adult Learning’s WHS training courses will provide a solid understanding of occupational health and safety laws. As a result, you will better understand the technical aspects of WHS processes within any organisation. You will gain invaluable skills essential for any Occupational Health and Safety role, such as a Safety Officer or WHS Coordinator.
Our courses will also help develop problem-solving skills and best practices for report writing and documentation. These are all essential transferable skills that can be used in various WHS roles and settings.
Work Health and Safety courses are a perfect fit for online and self-paced study. By learning at your own pace, you’re not held back by the speed of the classroom and you have the freedom to pause and pick up your studies around your own schedule.
Whether you’re looking to upskill, change your career or kickstart a new pathway, studying WHS online is a smart choice to earn the practical skills you need to excel paired with the flexibility to study when and where it suits you.
A Diploma course can take approximately 12 months to complete if studying full-time, Certificate IV courses can be as short as 10 months full-time, while you should expect around 18 months to complete an Advanced Diploma.
The duration of your qualification is also dependent on how many hours you put in each week to study, however at CAL all students are offered a generous 24-month enrolment period to complete their Work Health and Safety qualifications at their own pace.
The best Work Health and Safety courses to study are vocational qualifications, including the Diploma of Work Health & Safety (BSB51319). Getting qualified with a Nationally Recognised course demonstrates a level of skill that employers can rely on, with the right combination of practical skills and interpersonal capabilities to move up the career ladder and apply your knowledge in a variety of roles and sectors relating to WHS.
Getting a Safety Officer role in the Work Health and Safety industry is a key first step in your career. Studying a WHS course will give you the foundation skills you need to kickstart your career and apply practical skills like how to respond to workplace incidents and implement WHS systems straight into your job.
With a few years of experience, the right set of hands-on skills, and a recognised Work, Health, and Safety qualification, you can look to make the move into becoming a Health and Safety Manager, or other managerial roles in the industry.
Becoming a Health & Safety Manager usually needs at least a Diploma-level qualification coupled with a few years’ experience to be taken seriously in the industry. A WHS course will teach the relevant technical skills and know-how like risk analysis and how to develop worksafe policies, as well as the transferable people and business management skills essential for getting ahead in the Work, Health & Safety industry. Industry experience is strongly recommended, with most professionals having two years of experience before undertaking a WHS Diploma.
The average salary for management in the industry
71%
Percentage of managers with at least a diploma qualification
14%
How many Occupational Health Safety Supervisors work in the construction industry
Your future in Work Health and Safety
A Work, Health & Safety career is a challenging but rewarding choice for those ready to upskill and step into a senior role. Becoming a WHS professional will ensure that workers’ health and safety in a range of workplaces and industries are maintained and continuously improved.
To succeed in a career in Work, Health & Safety, you’ll need interpersonal skills such as assertive communication and instructional ability, and close attention to detail. WHS also suits those with a strong ability to analyse data accurately and digital literacy skills, and will impress employers.
A qualification in WHS is your first step to gaining these valuable skills and finding yourself on the right career path. Find out where a career in health and safety can take you.
Robyn Smith
Head Coach: Safety, Quality & Compliance
Robyn has worked in the VET sector throughout Queensland for the past 5 years.
She has worked with domestic, international and school-based students as well as job seekers and other trainers.
Robyn has a background in education, where her teaching skills and understanding of students lead her to look at training. After owning her own businesses in Victoria, she gathered her knowledge, experience and skills to become a trainer to help others in the workforce or want to join the workforce.
Robyn has designed, developed and delivered assessment packages in business, travel, leadership and management, small business and foundation skills. She has also developed employability and life skill resources that she has used with job seekers and international students.
Being with students comes from a genuine desire to support and help them to be the best they can be. To see a student gain employment, gain a promotion, or finish a course is her reward.
After leaving the Navy, Myles now works to build the ships he once served on, utilising his Project Management skills for the next generation of Australian Sailors.
Double Diploma of Human Resource Management + Leadership and Management
Saying “no” isn’t an option for Joshua. While juggling family life with work, Joshua has also taken on a Double Diploma to further his management career.
Double Diploma of Human Resource Management + Leadership & Management
Beginning in retail management, Donna found her passion for People & Culture. Getting qualified with her Double Diploma is equipping her with skills for current and future roles.
Double Diploma of Building & Construction (Management) + Project Management
Noel offers some really great advice about how to be proactive in your job search. Noel has also been working on an aid project in the Solomon Islands with the aim of improving water supply infrastructure.
Amanda is CAL’s 10,000th student – striving to achieve outcomes and ensure that her team feels valued. She currently works as a CRM Operations Manager.
DOUBLE DIPLOMA OF BUSINESS + LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT
Starting out in community services, Cara quickly rose to recognition in the industry for her passion and drive. This prompted her to start her own business - which has led to some incredible opportunities.
Double Diploma of Human Resource Management + Leadership & Management
Jessica jumps at opportunities that present themselves, and after working overseas in HR for a tech start-up, is now formalising her skill set to make herself more employable.
Double Diploma of Project Management + Leadership and Management
Nirajan has worked hard to put his three areas of expertise and experience together – health, design and construction. Nirajan has a previous qualification already under his belt, as well as some excellent project planning and coordinating experience.
Double Diploma of Project Management + Building & Construction (Management)
Vanessa continually challenges herself in her career. She is currently making the leap from being an interior designer in her own business, to breaking into the construction industry and following her love for projects and planning.
I thoroughly enjoyed the course and would happily recommend to anyone who is in a leadership role.
Lee Hartwell
It covered all topics. Talent management, operations, leadership and metrics. Great overview issues in work place discussion. Great output.
Lenny Ewers
It was really great to be able to complete my Diploma at my own pace and I received excellent support from my CAL coach.
Kylie Jarvis
Very practical and useful information that is directly related to the workplace.
Angela Henderson
There are no other RTO's where you can do this and undertake work at your own pace in your own time.
Shannon Watkins
Thank-you to the CAL team for providing me with a flexible learning environment that would fit around my working commitments.
Joshua Polkinghorne
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