BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

This qualification suits:

• WHS coordinators, advisers and officers
• Supervisors and managers with WHS responsibility
• HSRs stepping into a formal WHS role
• Anyone building a career in work health and safety

The BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety provides the knowledge and practical skills required to contribute to workplace health and safety across a broad range of industries. The qualification develops your understanding of WHS legislation, hazard identification, risk management, incident response, workplace consultation, compliance, and the implementation and continuous improvement of workplace health and safety systems.

The qualification consists of 10 units of competency, delivered through 10 trainer-led sessions supported by self-paced study and assessment. Participants who successfully complete all required units will be awarded the nationally recognised BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety. Those who complete individual units will receive a Statement of Attainment for the units achieved.

Training resources and assessment activities are provided through our online learning management system (aXcelerate). Participants are required to bring their own Wi-Fi-enabled laptop or tablet to each training session.

Units of competency cover skills such as:

• Contributing to WHS risk management — hazard identification, risk assessment and control
• Assisting with WHS consultation and participation processes
• Contributing to incident response and investigation
• Supporting WHS management systems and compliance
• Interpreting and applying WHS legislation

This qualification combines trainer-lead learning with self-paced study and assessment, providing a flexible and structured approach to developing work health and safety knowledge and skills.

Trainer-led sessions

The qualification consists of 10 units of competency delivered across 10 trainer-led sessions, typically scheduled once per month. Each session provides structured instruction, discussion and activities to support participants in understanding and applying WHS concepts and practices.

Self-paced learning

Trainer-led sessions are supported by self-paced study and assessment activities completed outside of scheduled training. This allows participants to consolidate their learning, complete assessment requirements and apply their knowledge between sessions.

To enrol, you’ll need to:

• Have a Unique Student Identifier (USI) — if you don’t have one, create it at https://www.usi.gov.au/
• Bring your own internet-abled device to each session
• Have the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills required to undertake training and assessment at a Certificate IV level

The BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety supports career progression into workplace health and safety, supervisory and management roles across a broad range of industries.

Potential career pathways include:

• Work Health and Safety Coordinator
• Work Health and Safety Advisor
• Health and Safety Representative
• Supervisor or Team Leader
• Safety Officer
• Compliance or Risk Coordinator

Complement your skills with further courses such as:

• Mental Health First Aid
• Psychosocial Hazards for Managers and Supervisors
• WHS for Supervisors and Managers in the Construction Industry

Participants who successfully complete all required units will be awarded the nationally recognised BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety. Those who complete individual units will receive a Statement of Attainment for the units achieved.

You will need to provide:

• A Wi-Fi-enabled laptop or tablet to each training session.

TFA rebate information

Training Fund Authority (TFA): Eligible participants may be able to claim a rebate towards this qualification by applying directly to the ACT Building and Construction Industry Training Fund Authority (TFA). Visit trainingfund.com.au to check your eligibility and apply. For current course fees, refer to our Pricing Guide in the Policies and Procedures section of our website.