Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Occupational Health and Safety

Certificate III in Occupational Health and Safety

Qualification
National Code:
BSB30707
State Code:
D138
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0613 - Public Health
Original TGA Release Date
28/11/2011
Approved Date
15/07/2008
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
380
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
28/11/2011
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 28/11/2011 Current Approved
Description

Descriptor
This qualification reflects the role of skilled operators who apply a broad range of competencies in varied work contexts, using some discretion and judgement and relevant theoretical knowledge. They may provide technical advice and support to a team. This qualification is for people whose main job is not dedicated to OHS but who take it on as a voluntary duty.

Job Roles
Health and Safety Assistant
Health and Safety Committee Member
Health and Safety Representative.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = twelve (12)
Seven (7) occupational health and safety units plus
Five (5) elective units.

Three (3) of the elective units must be selected from the elective units listed in the BSB30707 qualification.

The remaining two (2) elective units may be selected from the remaining elective units listed in BSB30707 qualification, any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course at the same qualification level. If not listed below, one (1) unit may be selected form a Certificate II qualification and one (1) unit from a Certificate IV qualification.

Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.
1. Core Units

All seven (7) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D0888 BSBOHS301B Apply knowledge of OHS legislation in the workplace 30 Unit of competency
D0893 BSBOHS306B Contribute to implementing emergency prevention activities and response procedures 20 Unit of competency
D0891 BSBOHS304B Contribute to OHS hazard control 30 Unit of competency
D0890 BSBOHS303B Contribute to OHS hazard identification and risk assessment 30 Unit of competency
D0892 BSBOHS305B Contribute to OHS issue resolution 20 Unit of competency
D0889 BSBOHS302B Participate effectively in OHS communication and consultative processes 30 Unit of competency
D0894 BSBOHS307B Participate in OHS investigations 30 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Five (5) units to be completed.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units and options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C9255 HLTFA402B Apply advanced first aid 40 Unit of competency
D1030 BSBWOR401A Establish effective workplace relationships 40 Unit of competency
D1022 BSBSUS301A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices 40 Unit of competency
D0545 BSBADM311A Maintain business resources 20 Unit of competency
D0672 BSBDIV301A Work effectively with diversity 20 Unit of competency
D1055 BSBWRT301A Write simple documents 30 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C887 BSB31606 Certificate III in Occupational Health and Safety Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
J340 BSB30712 Certificate III in Work Health and Safety Qualification
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code BSB30707 taken from the Business Services Training Package BSB07 which should be consulted for full description of requirements. BSB30707 is endorsed until 31/12/2010.

1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.

2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.

3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by the Central CSSN on 11/07/2008.
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information