Course details

To be eligible to enrol in our online work health and safety qualification, our students are required to:

• Be 18 years or older at registration. 
• Demonstrate an ACSF Level 3 competency in English language, literacy, and numeracy skills. 
• Have regular access to a laptop, computer, or another device with an adequate and reliable internet connection.
  • The equivalent of Microsoft Office or Office for Mac. 
  • A PDF reader installed.
  • Full permissions to install and access third-party software. 
  • An adequate camera to undertake video calls for assessments.

Your Diploma of Work Health & Safety Pathway Package (BSB51319)

Entry requirements

Supercharge your career with a Diploma of Work Health & Safety (BSB51319)

Learn the skills to manage work health and safety procedures within your organisation, develop risk management tools and prepare, record and communicate incident investigation reports.

Becoming a qualified WHS professional will skyrocket your earning potential.

You'll have two years to complete your course, so you don't feel rushed. Plus, you can access an additional six-months on us if you need it.

Studying independently doesn't mean you're alone. You'll have unlimited access to learning coaches and student success advisors throughout your course.

We're confident you'll love your course! But if it's not right, you can withdraw in the first 30 days for a full refund (minus a $250 admin fee).

Course delivery

This work health and safety (WHS) course is 100% online and self-paced,  so you can study on your own terms. Make your way through the units on our Spark Learning Hub, with regular checkpoints to test and strengthen your learning. You’ll complete a combination of quizzes, written activities, and assessment tasks.

All assessments are based on your workplace or the case studies we provide. Assessments may include simulations/role-play activities. These are conducted with a learning coach and may need to be completed with others
(e.g. coworkers, friends or family) in real-time through Zoom or in a pre-recorded video.

The Diploma of Work Health & Safety Pathway Package starts from $3,795 on this month's offer, with flexible payment plans for all budgets. You'll always have the opportunity to see your complete schedule of fees before you make any payments.

We also offer a 30-day cooling-off period to all  our students for peace of mind. This means that you can withdraw in the first 30 days of your enrolment for a full refund (less a $250 administration fee). 

Additionally, you'll be entitled to one free deferral (up to three months) and one free extension (up to six months) during your studies with us.

Pricing

Salary data sourced from Glassdoor 2024

WHS MANAGER

$98,000–$133,000

Manages a business’s WHS requirements. This role ensures the workplace complies with all relevant WHS laws and requires a higher level of technical knowledge than a Health and Safety Advisor. 

Advises management on any workplace health and safety issues that may arise and either existing or potential future risks. This role identifies, manages, trains staff and communicates on how to improve safety standards. 

$80,000–$105,000

HEALTH AND SAFETY ADVISOR

WHS COORDINATOR

$74,000–$111,000

Ensures all WHS guidelines are followed and responsible for providing operational assistance and advice to the business regarding the day-to-day management of WHS risks. This role may work under a Health and Safety Manager.

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Course overview

About the Diploma of Work Health & Safety Pathway Package

The Diploma of Work Health & Safety Pathway Package will give you key occupational health and safety skills and strengthen your ability to make informed decisions. You’ll be set up to manage work health and safety procedures within your organisation, develop risk management tools and prepare, record and communicate incident investigation reports. You’ll also develop transferable leadership abilities which will support you in any
management role with an additional solid foundation of WHS practices.

Partnering with our learning coaches for one-on-one support, we’ll guide you through the course and provide you with the keys to your success.

• 100% online, self-paced study.
• Study for how long you want, when you want.
• Fit your study time around your lifestyle – not the other way around.
• No need to attend scheduled classes or tutorials.
• No strict or unreasonable deadlines to meet.
• Payment plans that can be tailored to your budget.
• Generous 24-month enrolment period, with free course extension and deferral options.
  

Units

The Diploma of Work Health & Safety Pathway Package requires a total of 15 nationally accredited units: five pre-requisites, five core units and five electives. 

• BSBWHS412 Assist with workplace compliance with WHS laws
• BSBWHS413 Contribute to implementation and maintenance of WHS consultation and participation processes
• BSBWHS414 Contribute to WHS risk management
• BSBWHS415 Contribute to implementing WHS management systems
• BSBWHS416 Contribute to workplace incident response
• BSBWHS417 Assist with managing WHS implications of return to work
• BSBWHS521 Ensure a safe workplace for a work area
• 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
• BSBWHS520 Manage implementation of emergency procedures
• BSBWHS514 Manage WHS compliance of contractors
• BSBWHS517 Contribute to managing a WHS information system

RPL (recognition of prior learning) and credit transfers

If you're a highly experienced professional and currently hold an extensive level of knowledge, competence, and ability in your field, you may be eligible for RPL (recognition of prior learning). You can RPL particular units, or a whole course. To be successful in your RPL application, you'll need to provide comprehensive evidence of prior work experience, including workplace documents and strategies you've created. 

We also offer credit transfers. If you’ve previously completed a unit(s) within the course you wish to enrol in, you may apply for a credit transfer, so you don’t have to complete the unit again. You can also apply for a credit transfer for a unit that you’ve completed that is not listed in the course you are enrolling but is in the training package.