Diploma of Work Health and Safety

Certification

Students who are deemed competent will receive the nationally recognised qualification Diploma of Work Health and Safety BSB51319, issued under the Australian Qualifications Framework. This qualification is issued by Pinnacle Safety and Training (RTO 40496).

National Units of Competency

• BSBWHS513 Lead WHS risk management
• BSBWHS515 Lead initial response to and investigate WHS incidents
• BSBWHS516 Contribute to developing, implementing and maintaining an organisation’s WHS management system
• BSBWHS519 Lead the development and use of WHS risk management tools
• BSBWHS522 Manage WHS consultation and participation processes
• BSBWHS517 Contribute to managing a WHS information system
• BSBWHS512 Contribute to managing work-related psychological health and safety
• BSBWHS520 Manage the implementation of emergency procedures
• BSBWHS504 Manage WHS risks
• BSBSTR502 Facilitate continuous improvement

Delivery Options

Course Overview

This course is designed for individuals seeking to develop advanced skills in managing workplace health and safety. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of WHS principles, risk management processes (including for psychosocial hazards), legislative compliance, and the development of effective workplace safety systems.

This course is ideal for those currently working in, or aspiring to move into, senior WHS roles such as advisors or coordinators. The course focuses on practical skills to support the implementation of robust safety management systems and the promotion of a strong safety culture within organisations.

Module 1 – Lead work health and safety

This module covers the development, implementation and continuous improvement of work health and safety management systems within an organisation. Participants will develop skills in managing consultation and participation processes, maintaining WHS information systems, analysing WHS data, and leading system improvements to support compliance and organisational performance.

Module 2 – Lead WHS risk management

This module focuses on leading work health and safety risk management processes across an organisation, including both physical and psychosocial hazards. Participants will develop skills in conducting and leading risk assessments, designing and applying risk management tools, and evaluating the effectiveness of control measures to ensure risks are identified, managed and continuously improved in line with legislative and organisational requirements.

Module 3 – Lead WHS incident investigation

This module explores the processes and procedures for responding to and investigating workplace incidents. Participants will develop skills in leading initial incident responses, collecting and analysing evidence, leading an investigation team, and preparing investigation reports that include recommendations to prevent similar incidents from recurring.

Module 4 – Plan for workplace emergencies

This module examines the processes required to plan and prepare for workplace emergencies. Participants will develop skills in reviewing and improving emergency procedures, consulting with specialist advisors and coordinating emergency drills to strengthen organisational preparedness and compliance.

Qualification Entry Requirements

To be eligible to enrol on this course, participants must have completed the core units of the BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety or equivalent competencies.

These core units include:

• 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

If you have completed equivalent predecessor units to those listed above, they may also be accepted to satisfy the requirement. Click here for more information about equivalent units.

You are required to submit evidence of completion for all five of the above units. This may include:

• Statement/s of attainment, or
• A qualification transcript for one of the following qualifications:
  • BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
  • BSB41415 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
  • BSB41412 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

If you hold BSB41407 (OHS), please phone us on 1300 990 810 for assistance with meeting this entry requirement.

Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital skills (LLND)

Participants are required to have at least a Year 12 level of numeracy, literacy and communication skills and be able to read and write in English.

This course requires a strong level of computer literacy to navigate the online learning system and complete required activities.

Age requirements

Participants must be at least 18 years of age. Enrolments will not be accepted from individuals under 18 years of age, even with parental or guardian consent.

System and Resource Requirements

General Resources Requirements (required by all students)

• A modern laptop or desktop computer with:
  • Internet connectivity
  • Word processing software – Microsoft Word and Excel are highly recommended
  • Software or the ability to open and read PDF files
  • Web browser (Chrome recommended)

• Reliable internet connection
• Three volunteers to complete practical assessment tasks*
• Video recording equipment*
• Video editing equipment (if required) – free software is available online*

Additional requirements for virtual students:

• Webcam
  • Headphones with a microphone

Additional requirements for distance students unable to attend a training facility:

• A total of three volunteers to complete practical assessment tasks**

* If you are attending a virtual course, you may have the opportunity to complete some practical assessment tasks in class, utilising other students as volunteers. Additional study and assessment completion will be required outside of the facilitated sessions.

** Volunteer requirements:

• Must be at least 15 years of age
• Must consent to being recorded and have their image shared with a Pinnacle Safety and Training assessor for assessment purposes

Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer

Recognition of Prior Learning

Pinnacle Safety and Training offers RPL for this training product. Should you wish to apply for RPL, please contact our RPL team at rpl@pinnaclesafety.com.au for more information.

Credit Transfer

Pinnacle Safety and Training offers Credit Transfers for this training product. A Credit Transfer is granted where the previously attained unit of competency has been achieved. After enrolment, participants are eligible to submit a Credit Transfer application.

It is important to note that while units of competency are eligible for Credit Transfer, this may not reduce the workload required. This is due to the course being delivered in a modular format, with learning and assessment activities clustered or integrated across multiple units.