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Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

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Locations

Online
Online

Attendance options

Part-time

Study type

Apprentices/Trainees
Online

2025 Tuition fees

Subsidised $ 1,345.00
Concession* $ 400.00
Commercial $ 6,070.00

Additional fees may apply. For more information, see Fees, payments and other costs.

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Please note: The course overview is intended as a guide only. Not all courses are available at all locations or through all study types and attendance options. Please check Locations, Dates and Times below or enquire for further information.

Gain specialised Work Health and Safety knowledge within your current (or future) role to provide leadership and guidance in improving workplace safety.

The Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety is delivered online statewide in 4 clusters to provide you with flexibility and choice.

If you are currently a looking to gain work health and safety (WHS) knowledge in your current or future role – then this is the course for you!

In this qualification you will apply broad WHS knowledge and well-developed skills to improve the systems and culture in a wide variety of contexts.

In the clusters, you will learn how to improve compliance with WHS laws through consultation to implement effective systems to manage WHS risks, prevent incidents, manage injured workers, contractors and teams in an organisation.

Successful completion of this qualification can lead to a range of career opportunities including a WHS Advisor, WHS Coordinator and Safety Health and Wellbeing Advisor across a broad range of industries.

Find out everything you need to know about the Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety at TasTAFE in our downloadable Info Pack.

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TASMSS0244 - WHS Law & Risk

Units
BSBWHS412	Assist with workplace compliance with WHS laws
BSBWHS414	Contribute to WHS risk management

Campus	Date	Attendance/Duration	Study type	Apply/Enquire
Online
Online	10 Feb 2025 - 11 Apr 2025	Short course Learners will attend webinars on Tuesdays from 6-8 pm. Plan for 8-12 hours study per week. Online support webinars will be held on Wednesdays. Times to be confirmed	Online	Apply now
Online	21 Jul 2025 - 26 Sep 2025	Short course Learners will attend webinars on Wednesdays from 6-8 pm. Plan for 8-12 hours study per week. Online support webinars will be held on Thursdays. Times to be confirmed	Online	Enquire now

TASMSS0246 - WHS Incident & Injury Management

Units
BSBWHS416	Contribute to workplace incident response (core)
BSBINS401	Analyse and present research information (elective)
BSBWHS417	Assist with managing WHS implications of return to work (elective)

Campus	Date	Attendance/Duration	Study type	Apply/Enquire
Online
Online	10 Feb 2025 - 11 Apr 2025	Short course Learners will attend webinars on Wednesdays from 6-8 pm. Plan for 8-12 hours study per week. Online support webinars will be held on Thursdays. Times to be confirmed	Online	Enquire now
Online	21 Jul 2025 - 26 Sep 2025	Short course Learners will attend webinars on Tuesdays from 6-8 pm. Plan for 8-12 hours study per week. Online support webinars will be held on Wednesdays. Times to be confirmed	Online	Enquire now

Entry

As part of the application process, and before being offered a place in the course, a member of our Team will contact you to discuss if this course aligns with your goals and aspirations, and to ensure that you are fully informed and understand the course requirements.

There are no essential entry requirements for this course.

Fees, payments and other costs

Your tuition fees cover the basic materials needed for your course, but may not cover items such as text books, workbooks, uniform, online learning resources or personal protective clothing. Depending on your course, there may also be other expenses that you need to budget for.

For courses undertaken in 12 months or less, you will be invoiced the full course fee (including any other essential fees associated with your course).

*For courses studied over multiple years, your course and other fees will be split over the years of study, with the concession fee being charged on a yearly basis. At the time of enrolment you will be invoiced for the first year’s fees. An invoice will be raised in each subsequent year around the same time as your ‘enrolment anniversary’.

Further information on fees, payments and other costs.

Recognition of prior learning and skills

It makes sense that you should be recognised for the things you already know how to do.

TasTAFE can assess your skills and knowledge based on your previous education, work history or life experience – which may help you to gain your qualification a whole lot faster!

More information on the recognition process is available on our recognition of prior learning and skills page.

Assessment methods

Assessments are designed to help you demonstrate the skills and knowledge you learn in your course and are an essential part of your training. Assessments allow us to confirm that you can perform tasks to the standard required in the workplace, and that you can meet all of the requirements of your course.

While studying at TasTAFE, you may be assessed in a number of different ways. Some common assessment methods include:

completing workplace documents
observations on the job and/or in a simulated assessment environment
quizzes/multiple choice tests
research projects
tests – written or practical
verbal questioning
work samples
written assignments or short answers.

Desirable skills & attributes What you will need

There are different requirements depending on the course you are enrolled in.

Generally, it is recommended that you have access to a computer with a reliable internet connection and up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. TasTAFE has computers available for student use during normal business hours, at all major campuses.

For classes, please be prepared with standard items such as: pens, notebook or paper, USB.

You may also need to bring specific equipment, tools or personal protective equipment, your teacher will let you know.

Outcome and units

On successful completion of this course you will receive a BSB41419 - Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety.

Below is a list of all core and elective units that TasTAFE offers in this course. The selection of units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend and the qualification packaging rules. For further information refer to training.gov.au.

Core units
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

Elective units
BSBCMM411	Make presentations
BSBINS401	Analyse and present research information
BSBWHS411	Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs
BSBWHS417	Assist with managing WHS implications of return to work
BSBWHS418	Assist with managing WHS compliance of contractors

Information Session

Funding may be available for eligible building and construction industry businesses. Visit Keystone Tasmania for course information and eligibility criteria.

Career opportunities

Work Health and Safety Coordinator
Work Health and Safety practitioner
Work Health and Safety Systems Officer
Safety Health and Wellbeing Advisor
Safety Inspector
Human Resources Assistant

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Funding may be available for eligible building and construction industry businesses. Visit Keystone Tasmania for course information and eligibility criteria.

Career opportunities

Work Health and Safety Coordinator
Work Health and Safety practitioner
Work Health and Safety Systems Officer
Safety Health and Wellbeing Advisor
Safety Inspector
Human Resources Assistant

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BSB41419
Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

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Course overview

Locations

Attendance options

Study type

2025 Tuition fees

Gain specialised Work Health and Safety knowledge within your current (or future) role to provide leadership and guidance in improving workplace safety.

Information Session

TASMSS0244 - WHS Law & Risk

TASMSS0246 - WHS Incident & Injury Management

Information Session

Career opportunities

Information Session

Career opportunities

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