Certificate III in Work Health and Safety
Certificate III in Work Health and Safety
This qualification is suitable for people who take on work health and safety (WHS) responsibilities in addition to their main duties. They may provide technical advice and support to a team. The qualification reflects the role of skilled operators who apply a broad range of competencies in varied work contexts….
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This qualification is suitable for people who take on work health and safety (WHS) responsibilities in addition to their main duties. They may provide technical advice and support to a team. The qualification reflects the role of skilled operators who apply a broad range of competencies in varied work contexts.
Course Suitability
All workers should participate in the development, implementation and review of Work Health and Safety policy and procedures. This course is aimed at individuals from any organisation who needs to participate effectively in all Work Health and Safety activities and who may be required to induct new employees into the workplace. The learners may opt to study full-time.
Training Pathway
After achieving this qualification, individuals could progress to
- BSB41419 – Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
Employment Pathway
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge to potentially gain employment as a
- Health and Safety Assistant
- Health and Safety Committee Member
- Health and Safety Representative
Course Structure
- BSBWHS307 – Apply knowledge of WHS laws in the workplace
- BSBWHS308 – Participate in WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control processes
- BSBWHS309 – Contribute effectively to WHS communication and consultation processes
- BSBWHS310 – Contribute to WHS issue-resolution processes
- BSBWHS331 – Participate in identifying and controlling hazardous chemicals
- PUAFER001 – Identify, prevent and report potential facility emergency situations
- BSBWHS416 – Contribute to workplace incident response
- BSBPEF301 – Organise personal work priorities
- BSBCMM411 – Make presentations
- BSBSUS411 – Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
- BSBSTR301 – Contribute to continuous improvement
Modes of Delivery:
For International students: 20 hours classroom based training and 20 hours per week of self-study is required.
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Age Requirement
18 years or older at commencement of course.
Minimum English Language Requirement
An English Language proficiency level of one of the below:
• Certificate III in EAL / IELTS band score of 5.5 or equivalent
• Satisfactorily completed ELICOS at to at least Upper Intermediate
level
• Completed equivalent of Australian Year 11 qualification from any of
the English speaking countries such as Australia, UK, USA, Canada,
New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland
• Completion of any Australian AQF Certificate III or higher qualification
• Satisfactorily completion of at least one semester of study in Australia
in a tertiary course (satisfactorily for this purpose would mean that the
applicant has completed 50% or more of the semester load)
• Completed a Placement Test devised and administered by Rhodes
College or a nominated accredited agency
Minimum Academic Qualification Requirement
Any one of the below:
• Completion of senior high school to
the Australian Year 11 or
equivalent
• Mature age students can also enter
based on an interview with Rhodes
College staff
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