Course Overview
Work Health & Safety Officers are responsible for assisting the safe and compliant operation of an organisation. They implement defined Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) strategies which identify hazards, assess risks to health and safety, and use state-of-the-art tools and techniques to avoid accidents and injuries.
What You'll Learn
- Promoting healthy and safe working methods and practices in the workplace
- Assisting health and safety compliance across the whole organisation
- Identifying, recording and reporting hazards, accidents, injuries and health issues
- Assisting with investigation of accidents, studying possible causes and providing remedial advice
- Assisting with rehabilitation of workers after accidents and overseeing their successful return to work
- Coordinating emergency procedures and first aid crews
- Developing OHS plans and monitoring compliance
- Inspecting the workplace and related tools and equipment to ensure compliance with regulations
Study Method
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Entry Requirements
- Competent in spoken and written English
- Successful completion of an LLN review prior to commencement
- At least 18 years of age*
- Access to a PC/laptop or similar, email address, internet
Assessment
- Q&A, Case Study, Group Work, Observation, Role Play & Practical Tasks
Qualification Pathways
- Complete the required training and the assessment requirements
- Have you studied a related course? Apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
- Are you currently working in a related industry? Apply for Recognition of Current Competency (RCC)
Subjects
5 Core Units + 5 Electives
About My Skills Australia
We are a Sydney based family business that grew into the largest forklift training RTO in NSW. But Forklift training isn’t all we do.
In essence, what we teach allows our students to create a better future for themselves.
It allows young workers to start their first job in Mining or Construction, it allows people to upskill themselves to be highly sought after Marketing and IT professionals and find security for their family in uncertain times.
But It’s never just a job, It’s an opportunity.
We are in the business of helping young apprentices set a goal to buy their dream car.
We are in the business of helping single mums find well paid flexible work to thrive on their own.
We are in the business of helping you to create a better future. Giving you the tools to work in a team of like-minded individuals, to learn together and grow together, to thrive.
My Skills Australia is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO #91037)
