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Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S)
Who is This OH&S Course for?
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Occupational health and safety (OH&S) is about ensuring safe and healthy working conditions, and preventing illness and injury in the workplace.
This TAFE certificate course is for those who wish to pursue a career in OH&S in NSW. It is ideal for those responsible for OH&S in their workplace and need the skills and qualification required to carry out their duties.
It is also ideal for those who wish to become WorkCover acceptable trainers and assessors, human resource (HR) practitioners, safety officers or supervisors with significant OH&S responsibilities.
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Quick Course Guide
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Qualification
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Certificate IV
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Student support
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Yes: Expert teacher & online support
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Study time
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1 yr = 6.5 hrs/week
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Pre-requisites
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Year 10 or equivalent
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Delivery method
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Flexible delivery: Online + correspondence
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Course materials
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All course materials are provided
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Enrolment dates
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Enrol anytime - start now!
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Assessment
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By assignments
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Delivered by
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OTEN - #1 distance education TAFE provider
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Resources required
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Internet, email
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What Will I Learn?
You'll learn how to comply with OH&S legislation in a workplace and understand the integration of OH&S and HR functions. You'll also learn how to:
- Identify hazards
- Assess and control risk
- Contribute to OH&S in the workplace
- Manage consultation on OH&S issues
- Build business relationships
- Develop teams and individuals
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| OH&S Job Outlook |
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Job prospects are very good. For Occupational Health and Safety Professionals working full-time, earnings are high.
Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR)
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Why This Course & Why SEEK Learning?
Because OTEN TAFE vocational courses are developed in consultation with relevant industry and community groups, you can rest assured that your qualification is highly valued by industry employers, education and training providers and the wider community.
This OH&S certificate has been developed under the Australian Qualifications Framework, so it's government-accredited as well as a nationally recognised course.
Your TAFE qualification is likely to receive credit at a number of Australian universities. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant to find out more.
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Course Structure
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There are 10 units to be completed in this OH&S course.
- Contribute to a Systematic Approach to OHS
- Implementing OHS Consultation
- Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment
- OHS Risk Control
- Emergency Procedures
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- Administer Human Resource Systems
- OHS Compliance
- Building Business Relationships
- Analyse & Present Research Information
- Develop Teams & Individuals
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Fit your learning around your lifestyle - because the course is delivered online, you have the flexibility of when and where you wish to complete your OH&S training.
Complete the course faster depending on the time you have available! This certificate course is typically completed within 2 years, but you can finish earlier by increasing the time you dedicate to your studies.
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| Study Hours |
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Time to complete |
| 6.5 hrs/wk |
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1 year |
| 4 hrs/wk |
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1 year 6 months |
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2 years |
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