06 Dec Upgrading to the BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

Over the past 2 months we have had a substantial number of people approach us and ask what do they need to do to upgrade to BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety, the latest qualification.

This is a bit of a tricky question because it depends on 2 elements:

1. Which course did you complete eg BSB41407 Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety or BSB41412 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety or BSB41415 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
2. Which electives you completed with your original qualification.

If we consider the Training Package rules they say:

Packaging Rules

Total number of units = 10

5 core units plus

5 elective units, of which:

• 3 units must be from Group A below

the remaining 2 units may be selected as follows:

• both may be selected from Group A, Group B or any currently endorsed Training Package qualification or accredited course at the same Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level
• 1 may be selected from a Certificate III or Diploma, from any currently endorsed Training Package qualification or accredited course.

Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

Core units

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

Elective units

Group A

BSBRES411 Analyse and present research information

BSBWHS417 Assist with managing WHS implications of return to work

BSBWHS418 Assist with managing WHS compliance of contractors

BSBWHS419 Contribute to implementing WHS monitoring processes

BSBWHS431 Develop processes and procedures for controlling hazardous chemicals in the workplace

BSBWRT401 Write complex documents

Group B

BSBCMM401 Make a presentation

BSBINN301 Promote innovation in a team environment

BSBMGT401 Show leadership in the workplace

BSBMGT403 Implement continuous improvement

BSBPMG409 Apply project scope management techniques

BSBSUS401 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

PUACOM008 Develop and organise public safety awareness programs

PUAWHS003 Implement and monitor organisational work, health and safety policies, procedures and programs

RIIWHS403D Apply the mine work health and safety management plan

TAEASS301 Contribute to assessment

TAEDEL301 Provide work skill instruction

So, we think the worst case position is 3 Units of Competency need to be completed.

If you wish to have a free assessment of what you need to do simply send a copy of your Statement of Results to [email protected] and we will have an assessor respond to you.