Modification History
Release |
Comments |
1 |
This qualification was released in DEF Defence Training Package release 1.0 and meets the Standards for Training Packages. This qualification supersedes and is equivalent to DEF42512 Certificate IV in Work Health Safety.
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Qualification Description
This qualification allows for the attainment of competencies in Work Health Safety.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Packaging Rules
10 units of competency are required for this qualification:
- 6 core units
- 4 elective units
Choose a minimum of 2 electives from the list below.
Choose the remaining 2 electives from the list below or from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.
All elective units selected from outside this qualification must reflect the occupational and learning outcomes of this AQF qualification level. Seek further advice on selecting imported units of competency in the DEF Implementation Guide.
Where a prerequisite unit is attached to an elective unit it is identified by this symbol ∟.
The prerequisite units attached to any of the elective units must be undertaken and are additional to the number of elective units required for the qualification.
Elective units selected must not duplicate content already covered by other units in this qualification.
Core units |
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DEFGEN012 |
Provide technical advice |
DEFWHS016 |
Conduct work health and safety inspections |
BSBWHS404 |
Contribute to WHS identification, risk assessment and risk control |
BSBWHS402 |
Assist with compliance with WHS laws |
BSBWHS401 |
Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements |
BSBRSK401A |
Identify risk and apply risk management processes |
Group A: General elective units |
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DEFWHS017 |
Apply knowledge of WHS legislation |
DEFWHS001 |
Identify and monitor radiation hazards |
DEFWHS003 |
Apply radio frequency radiation safety procedures |
DEFWHS005 |
Apply ionising radiation safety procedures |
DEFWHS007 |
Work safely with lasers |
DEFWHS008 |
Apply laser safety procedures |
DEFWHS010 |
Identify confined space |
DEFWHS011 |
Enter confined space |
DEFWHS012 |
Test confined space environment |
DEFWHS013 |
Control entry to confined spaces |
DEFWHS014 |
Monitor and report on hazardous substances safety |
BSBAUD402 |
Participate in a quality audit |
BSBAUD504 |
Report on a quality audit |
PSPGOV405B |
Provide input to change processes |
PSPGOV417A |
Identify and treat risks |
PSPSOHS402A |
Contribute to the implementation of the OHS consultation process |
PUAEMR009B |
Facilitate emergency risk assessment |
PUAEMR012B |
Determine treatment options ∟PUAEMR008B Contribute to an emergency risk management process OR ∟PUAEMR009B Facilitate emergency risk assessment |
PUAEMR013B |
Facilitate treatment strategy development and implementation ∟PUAEMR012B Determine treatment options |
Qualification Mapping Information
DEF12 V2 Code |
DEF12 V2 Title |
E/NE |
DEF Code |
DEF Title |
Comments |
DEF42512 |
Certificate IV in Work Health Safety |
E |
DEF43315 |
Certificate IV in Work Health Safety |
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Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6bdbab1e-11ed-4bc9-9cba-9e1a55d4e4a9
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6bdbab1e-11ed-4bc9-9cba-9e1a55d4e4a9
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6bdbab1e-11ed-4bc9-9cba-9e1a55d4e4a9