Certificate III in Work Health and Safety

Rhodes College

Course details

CRICOS course code: 086870J

Level of study: Career Based/Vocational

Summary

This qualification is suitable for people who take on work health and safety (WHS) responsibilities in addition to their main duties. They may provide technical advice and support to a team. The qualification reflects the role of skilled operators who apply a broad range of competencies in varied work contexts.

Course Suitability

All workers should participate in the development, implementation and review of Work Health and Safety policy and procedures. This course is aimed at individuals from any organisation who needs to participate effectively in all Work Health and Safety activities and who may be required to induct new employees into the workplace. The learners may opt to study full-time.

Training Pathway

After achieving this qualification, individuals could progress to

  • BSB41415 - Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

Employment Pathway

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge to potentially gain employment as a

  • Health and Safety Assistant
  • Health and Safety Committee Member
  • Health and Safety Representative

Course Structure

BSBWHS302 - Apply knowledge of WHS legislation in the workplace

BSBWHS303 - Participate in WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control

BSBWHS304 - Participate effectively in WHS communication and consultation processes

BSBWHS305 - Contribute to WHS issue resolution

PUAWER001B - Identify, prevent and report potential workplace emergency situations

BSBSUS401 - Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

BSBWOR301 - Organise personal work priorities and development

BSBINN201 - Contribute to workplace innovation

BSBWHS406 - Assist with responding to incidents

BSBCMM401 - Make a presentation

Modes of Delivery:

For International students: 20 hours classroom based training and 20 hours per week of self-study is required.

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Tuition Fees (AUD $) Start date Duration Campus
Tuition Fee: 4,500 for the entire course; Resource Material Fee: 499 for...
Read moreTuition Fee: 4,500 for the entire course; Resource Material Fee: 499 for all prescribed resource materials
Feb 2021
Mar 2021
May 2021
30 weeks Full time Rhodes College
Level 3, 118 Queen Street
Melbourne Victoria 3000
Australia

Entry criteria

Minimum Academic Qualification Requirement

Any one of the below:

  • Completion of senior high school to the Australian Year 11 or equivalent
  • Mature age students can also enter based on an interview with Rhodes College staff

Minimum Age Requirement

  • 18 years or older at commencement of course

Minimum English Language Requirement

An English Language proficiency level of one of the below:

  • Certificate III in EAL / Academic IELTS band score of 5.5 or equivalent
  • Satisfactorily completed ELICOS at least to Upper Intermediate level
  • Completed equivalent of Australian Year 11 qualification from any of the English speaking countries such as Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland
  • Completed any AQF Certificate III or higher qualification
  • Completed a Placement Test devised and administered by Rhodes College or a nominated accredited agency

Address

Rhodes College
Level 3, 118 Queen Street
Melbourne Victoria 3000
Australia
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