BSB51315 Diploma of Work Health and Safety

Release 1

BSB51315 Diploma of Work Health and Safety

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 1	This qualification first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 1.0

Qualification Description

This qualification is suitable for people who coordinate and maintain the Work Health and Safety (WHS) program in an organisation. It reflects the role of practitioners who apply a substantial knowledge base and well-developed skills in a wide variety of WHS contexts.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Entry Requirements

All core units in BSB41415 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety or equivalent competencies.

Equivalent competencies are predecessors to the following units which have been mapped as equivalent:

BSBWHS402 Assist with compliance with WHS laws

BSBWHS403 Contribute to implementing and maintaining WHS consultation and participation processes

BSBWHS404 Contribute to WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control

BSBWHS405 Contribute to implementing and maintaining WHS management systems

BSBWHS406 Assist with responding to incidents

Packaging Rules

Total number of units = 9

5 core units plus

4 elective units, of which:

at least 3 units must be Group A below

the remaining unit may be from Group A or Group B below or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course at Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma level.

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

BSBWHS502 Manage effective WHS consultation and participation processes

BSBWHS503 Contribute to the systematic management of WHS risk

BSBWHS504 Manage WHS risks

BSBWHS505 Investigate WHS incidents

BSBWHS506 Contribute to developing, implementing and maintaining WHS management systems

Elective Units

Group A

BSBHRM509 Manage rehabilitation or return to work programs

BSBWHS410 Contribute to work-related health and safety measures and initiatives

BSBWHS507 Contribute to managing WHS information systems

BSBWHS508 Manage WHS hazards associated with plant

BSBWHS509 Facilitate the development and use of risk-management tools

BSBWHS510 Contribute to implementing emergency procedures

CHCFAM504C Respond to and contain critical incidents

PUAWER003B Manage and monitor workplace emergency procedures, equipment and other resources

Group B

BSBINN601 Lead and manage organisational change

BSBMGT502 Manage people performance

BSBMGT516 Facilitate continuous improvement

BSBSUS501 Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability

BSBWHS408 Assist with effective WHS management of contractors

BSBWHS409 Assist with workplace monitoring processes

TAEDEL401A Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning

Qualification Mapping Information

Code and title current version	Code and title previous version	Comments	Equivalence status
BSB51315 Diploma of Work Health and Safety	BSB51312 Diploma of Work Health and Safety	Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages	Equivalent qualification

Links

Companion volumes available from the IBSA website: http://www.ibsa.org.au/companion_volumes - http://www.ibsa.org.au/companion_volumes