Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Work Health and Safety
Certificate III in Work Health and Safety
BSB30712
J340
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 18/12/2012 | Current | Approved |
Description
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.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 105 core unitsplus
5 elective units of which:
at least 3 units must be from the elective units below
up to 2 may be from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course at the same qualification level, or if not listed below, 1 elective unit may be selected from a Certificate II and 1 elective unit from a Certificate IV.
The elective units chosen must be relevant to the work outcome and meet industry needs.
Core units
BSBWHS302A Apply knowledge of WHS legislation in the workplace
BSBWHS303A Participate in WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control
BSBWHS304A Participate effectively in WHS communication and consultation processes
BSBWHS305A Contribute to WHS issue resolution
PUAWER001B Identify, prevent and report potential workplace emergency situations
Elective units
BSBCMM201A Communicate in the workplace
BSBDIV301A Work effectively with diversity
BSBINM301A Organise workplace information
BSBINN201A Contribute to workplace innovation
BSBFLM303C Contribute to effective workplace relationships
BSBSUS301A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
BSBWHS406A Assist with responding to incidents
BSBWOR301B Organise personal work priorities and development
BSBWOR401A Establish effective workplace relationships
BSBWRT301A Write simple documents
CPPWMT3044A Identify wastes and hazards
HLTFA311A Apply first aid
HLTFA302C Provide first aid in remote situation
PUAWER004B Respond to workplace emergencies
1. Core Units
All five (5) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WE719 | BSBWHS302A | Apply knowledge of WHS legislation in the workplace | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WE722 | BSBWHS305A | Contribute to WHS issue resolution | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D5572 | PUAWER001B | Identify, prevent and report potential workplace emergency situations | 5 | Unit of competency |
| WE721 | BSBWHS304A | Participate effectively in WHS communication and consultation processes | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WE720 | BSBWHS303A | Participate in WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control | 30 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
At least three (3) of the five (5) units required must be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D138 | BSB30707 | Certificate III in Occupational Health and Safety | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVV3 | BSB30715 | Certificate III in Work Health and Safety | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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