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Select at least one option to generate PDF.Are you seeking a career in Work Health and Safety (WHS)?
PCBU (persons conducting a business or undertaking) and business owners have a responsibility to health and safety in the workplace and require WHS professionals. This course will provide you with the skills to develop a career as a WHS professional such as a WHS advisor or officer.
After completing this qualification, you will be able to work as a health and safety practitioner and become responsible for the corresponding WHS functions within a workplace. Minimum requirement in industry for WHS practitioners is usually the Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety.
This course suits anyone looking for a new career in a familiar industry, or a course to compliment an existing qualification. The Informed choices section below lists inherent requirements required to successfully complete this certificate.
- Risk assessment
- WHS compliance and legal requirements
- Incident response
- Return to work programs
- Familiarity and requirements of an Integrated Management System (IMS)
Inherent requirements you would require to successfully complete this qualification:
- Ability to navigate the Microsoft 365 suite in particular Excel and Word
- Good time management skills
- Ability to write documents legibly
- A basic understanding of mathematics (arithmetic)
- Skilled at navigating websites on internet for research purposes
- Ability to read and interpret instructions/signs/meters including specific information from tables and Safety Data Sheets
Follow the link to find further information to help you make an informed choice about the suitability of this course.
This course remains FEE FREE in 2024! The course fees are 100 per cent subsidised by the WA State Government for WA residents.
Some eligibility conditions apply for the free training, and other fees may apply for some courses. Please see the FAQs on the Skills Ready page for further information.
* Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training.
If this course is deemed competitive, you will be informed during your application via TAFE Admissions and additional entrance requirements will apply.
| School Leaver | Non-School Leaver | AQF |
|---|---|---|
| C Grades in Year 11 WACE General English, and OLNA; or NAPLAN 9 Band 8 | C Grades in Year 11 English and Maths or equivalent | Certificate II or Certificate III |
You'll be able to access your personal timetable (find out how on our Timetables page), once you have paid your fees. In the meantime the information below provides an indication of the time commitment required to complete this course, depending on available study options.
On campus
This course requires your attendance in class (face to face) for 3 days per week (18 hours total), for one semester when studied full time.
Combined (online and on campus)
This course will run for 2 semesters and you will enrol in 5 units each semester.
You must attend a full day at East Perth campus (face to face) on either 17 July or 24 July 2023, before continuing with the qualification online.
There will also be 4 additional days that you will need to attend on campus during the semester. These days will be communicated to you, and you will be given a choice of 2 dates for each attendance.
At-home study
As well as the in-class component, you will need to complete approximately 6 - 8 hours additional study each week outside of scheduled classes, including private study, assignment preparation, and research.
Timetable information is indicative only and subject to change.
There is a significant amount of reading and writing in the course and computer literacy is required to complete assignments and internet research.
Bring your own device (BYOD) is encouraged but not essential.
If you don’t have access to a computer and WiFi at home, we recommend using our library computers during library hours.
As a student you will also have additional costs associated with your study, for example text books and stationery, printing and other materials required for your assignments.
Other job titles may include:
- Workplace Health and safety officer
- Health and Safety Advisor
- Health and Safety Consultant
Please note this list should be used as a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.
Visit one of our four Jobs and Skills Centres located at NMT's Balga, Joondalup, Midland and Perth campuses for free career planning advice and job search support.
Study options and next steps
Click on your preferred option below to get started with your application.
Semester 1, 2024
East Perth - Combined (Online and On Campus)
| Duration | 2 Semesters | ||||||||
| When | Semester 1, 2024 | ||||||||
| Where | East Perth | ||||||||
| How | Combined (Online and On Campus) | ||||||||
| Course fee |
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Free training
The free training is available to residents of Western Australia, and eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training, as outlined on the Free job ready skill sets page and the Infection control training page. Tuition and resource fees will apply for non-eligible students.
Enquiries regarding course fees can be made by calling us.
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Semester 2, 2023
East Perth - Combined (Online and On Campus)
| Duration | 2 Semesters | ||||||||
| When | Semester 2, 2023 | ||||||||
| Where | East Perth | ||||||||
| How | Combined (Online and On Campus) | ||||||||
| Course fee |
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Free training
The free training is available to residents of Western Australia, and eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training, as outlined on the Free job ready skill sets page and the Infection control training page. Tuition and resource fees will apply for non-eligible students.
Enquiries regarding course fees can be made by calling us.
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
East Perth - On Campus
| Duration | 1 Semester | ||||||||
| When | Semester 2, 2023 | ||||||||
| Where | East Perth | ||||||||
| How | On campus | ||||||||
| Course fee |
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Free training
The free training is available to residents of Western Australia, and eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training, as outlined on the Free job ready skill sets page and the Infection control training page. Tuition and resource fees will apply for non-eligible students.
Enquiries regarding course fees can be made by calling us.
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
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