BSB41407 Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety 2011

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1 BSB41407 Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety BSB41407 Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety P a g e

2 Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety The Certificate IV in OHS qualification reflects the role of individuals who use well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base in a wide variety of contexts. They apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They may provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others. This qualification would suit an OHS officer in a full-time dedicated role who works under the supervision of an OHS Coordinator or OHS Manager. Prerequisite Requirements There are no prerequisite requirements for individual units of competency. You may enter the qualification through a number of entry points demonstrating potential to undertake vocational education and training at certificate level, including: After achieving the BSB30707 Certificate III in Occupational Health and Safety or other relevant Certificate III qualification or Providing evidence of competency in the majority of units required for the BSB30707 Certificate III in Occupational Health and Safety or With vocational experience in occupational health and safety roles. Successful completion of the Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety allows you to work as an Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator or Occupational Health and Safety Officer. When you enrol into the Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety course with HS Business School, your login details will be sent to you and you will be able to access all of your training material via online download. There is no need to wait for classes to start or for the next intake. Our Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety training materials include Participant Learning Guides, assessment tools for each unit of competence and research materials. We find that this is a great way to save time and get through your qualification quickly and easily. Our Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety course is delivered over a period of 5 days of workshop/classroom activities. The workshop is followed by self-directed activities to complete the assessment tasks. HS Business School also offers an optional second workshop week to be conducted between one and three months after the first week workshop. During this second week, the Tasks set for assessment will be individually reviewed and refined before the final assessment. Whilst the course is delivered during a five day workshop, you will be given 12 months to complete all of the assessments. BSB41407 Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety P a g e

3 Why study with HS Business School? We are results orientated Participants who take part in our specially designed programs are guided to carry out significant workplace projects that demonstrate actual performance improvements. We are specialists We are specialists in management development and workplace health and safety. We have a great deal of experience in working with clients in Australia and overseas. We continually research the latest safety management methodologies and incorporate them into our programs. Quality learning materials We pride ourselves in providing you with quality learning materials. In our courses we combine the benefits of online downloadable electronic resources to enable you to complete your studies at your own pace in your own environment. For work undertaken outside the workshop environment you will be allocated an assessor who can be contacted by telephone, Skype and/or in order to discuss assessment solutions or any other matter that concerns your learning and assessment activities. We employ state-of-the art online learning resources for our Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety, developed by experienced industry professionals and augmented by our own targeted training resources. BSB41407 Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety P a g e

4 BSB41407 Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety Course Structure To be awarded the BSB41407 Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety, participants must successfully complete a total of nine units of study, comprising: BSBOHS401B Contribute to the implementation of a systematic approach to managing OH&S BSBOHS402B Contribute to the implementation of OHS consultation process BSBOHS403B Identify hazards and assess OH&S risks BSBOHS404B Contribute to the implementation of strategies to control OH&S risk BSBOHS405B Contribute to the implementation of emergency procedures BSBOHS408A Assist with compliance with OHS and other relevant laws BSBOHS407A Monitor a safe workplace BSBRSK401A Identify risk and apply risk management processes BSBWRT401A Write complex documents Pathways from the Qualification After achieving the BSB41407 Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety, you may undertake the BSB51307 Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety, a qualification for those wishing to develop specialised skills and knowledge required to coordinate and maintain the OHS program within an organisation, or a range of other Diploma level qualifications. This qualification is offered by HS Business School Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety Pack V P a g e

5 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q1. How is the course delivered? Downloadable delivery of training resources: you will get access to your course material for 12 months and can start working on the course immediately. Q2. Do I get my course materials in a hard copy? No. The material is available online. However, there is a Print version for each unit in PDF format, which you can download, save and print if you prefer to read it off line. Q3. How long will it take me to complete the course? Our courses are self-paced and you will have 12 months from your enrolment date to complete your qualification. To complete the course within 12 months it is recommended that 8 to 10 hours per week be scheduled for study and assignments. Students can self-assess their pace by setting a target of completing one unit per month. Q4. How will I be assessed for competency? There are various assessment requirements throughout the course dependent upon the context of each unit. In most cases you will be required to submit assignments that demonstrate your knowledge and competency. The assignments may consist of essays and question and answers or they may require you to complete workplace projects. If you are ever unsure of the volume of work with your essays or projects, simply send what you have done to your trainer. The trainer will provide guidance if more is required. Q5. I have completed some Occupational Health and Safety courses in the past/have experience working as a leader/manager; can I seek Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)? Yes you can apply for RPL. Simply ask your enrolment coordinator for the Student RPL Package. The Student RPL Package is designed to take you step-by-step through the requirements for applying for RPL. Q6. What is HS Business School s refund policy? Students are entitled to a full refund if HS Business School cancels a course or fails to make training materials available within a reasonable timeframe. Refunds will not be given for any of the following reasons: Failure to attend a scheduled training session Non-completion of assessment activities Change of mind about a course, or, Other circumstances beyond our control. No refund will be given if a student has been enrolled in an online or distance course for more than one (1) month. Q7. Where can I access HS Business School s Policies and Procedures? Our policies and procedures including RPL (recognition of prior learning), appeals and service delivery standards can be found in the Participant Handbook which is available via the Links on our website Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety Pack V P a g e

6 HS Business School is a leader in career advancement training courses. Our students have access to highly experienced, passionate trainers, who are there to guide them through the course and ensure they are successful in their chosen field of study. Contact: info@hs.edu.au PO Box 957N, North Cairns, Qld 4870 Australia Phone: Fax: RTO Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety Pack V P a g e