Certificate IV in OH&S

Are you looking for a qualification that provides you with the skills to coordinate and maintain the OHS processes and procedures within an organisation?

Are you looking to gain a sound theoretical knowledge base and a range of specialised, technical or managerial competencies to plan, carry out and evaluate your own work and the work of others with safety responsibilities?

This program results in a nationally recognised qualification and leads to genuine changes in behaviour. The program is practical and linked to requirements of the workplace.

Are you looking for a qualification that provides you with the skills to coordinate and maintain the OHS processes and procedures within an organisation?

Are you looking to gain a sound theoretical knowledge base and a range of specialised, technical or managerial competencies to plan, carry out and evaluate your own work and the work of others with safety responsibilities?

This program results in a nationally recognised qualification and leads to genuine changes in behaviour. The program is practical and linked to requirements of the workplace.

Qualification Overview

What is the benefit of completing the Certificate IV in Occupational Health & Safety?

Build yourself a toolkit of techniques to ensure safe practice in your organisation. Supervisors in OH&S deal with health and safety issues in their workplace daily and knowing how hazards occur and how they can be prevented through effective policies and procedures is critical to ensuring the health and safety of staff and client well-being.

There is no question that a preventative approach to managing occupational health and safety can reduce the risk of possible illness and injury, decreased production through days off work, lessen the potential for compensation payouts and improve overall staff relationships and well-being.

Add the value of a nationally recognized qualification to your CV and set yourself up for career advancement.

Why complete your Certificate IV in OHS through Management Consultancy International?

Join other OHS coordinators and professional who have found success using the solid techniques of this program. Management Consultancy International works with top organizations to develop people to perform at their best. Management Consultancy International’s programs have been awarded honours for best Frontline Management course of 2008 by Training Australia magazine and their material has been recognized for excellence in design for 2008 by the Australian Institute of Learning and Development as well as receiving other awards for innovation in training, best training team and best training provider.

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to join hundreds of other successful participants who have achieved their own and their business’s goals by attending a course run by Management Consultancy International.

Would I qualify for Government traineeship funding?

Speak to a Management Consultancy International consultant to determine whether you are eligible for the grant. A grant of up to $4000 per person is available to those who meet the criteria.

Are there any pre-requisites?

There are no entry requirements for the qualification.

Pathways into the qualification

Candidates may enter the qualification through a number of entry points demonstrating potential to undertake vocational education and training at certificate level, including

• after achieving the BSB30707 Certificate III in Occupational Health and Safety or other relevant Certificate III qualification

OR

• providing evidence of competency in the majority of units required for the BSB30707 Certificate III in Occupational Health and Safety

OR

• with extensive vocational experience in occupational health and safety roles.

Who would benefit from completing the certificate?

Team Leaders, OHS Officers and OHS Coordinators who need to how to apply solutions to a range of unpredictable problems, and know how to analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources.

What is the course content?

The program is made up of 6 modules and includes self-study as well as practical application of skills.

Module 1

BSBOHS401B Contribute to the implementation of a systematic approach to managing OHS
BSBOHS408A Assist with compliance with OHS and other relevant laws

Learn how to:

• Contribute to the implementation of information and data systems
• Ensure the implementation of OHS strategies, systems and plans takes place effectively in the organisation
• Support integration of OHS within the overall management approach
• Identify OHS implications of proposed changes to the workplace and provide advice to control risks
• Identify implications of all sources of change to managing OHS and provide advice regarding those changes
• Evaluate the effectiveness of your approach to managing OHS within the business context
• Determine the legal framework of OHS in the workplace and provide required advice on OHS compliance
• Ensure that compliance with legal requirements is continuously adhered to and report incidents of non-compliance
• Contribute to the ongoing monitoring of compliance with OHS legislation

Module 2

BSBOHS403B Identify hazards and assess OHS risks
BSBOHS404B Contribute to the implementation of strategies to control OHS risk

Learn the skills required to:

• Investigate incidents for prevention of further or similar incidents in the workplace
• Access existing sources of information and data to identify hazards to ensure a safe and healthy workplace for all employees
• Conduct hazard Identification activities
• Assess risk at different levels associated with these activities
• Participate in implementing required changes to existing systems, processes to ensure minimisation of risk
• Develop options for risk control and select appropriate options for the environment in which you operate to control risks
• Contribute to the implementation of controls and to monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of controls

Module 3

BSBOHS405B Contribute to the implementation of emergency procedures

Learn how to:

• Identify potential emergencies that are appropriate for the organisation
• Identify options for initial response as well as how to plan the initial response procedures
• Implement initial response procedures that are relevant
• Contribute to post event activities to ensure on-going OHS management
• Monitor emergency responses and address deficiencies that could occur

Module 4

BSBOHS402B Contribute to the implementation of the OHS consultation process
BSBCMM401A Make a presentation

Learn how to:

• Work with procedures to raise OHS issues at the appropriate levels of the organisation
• Develop procedures for communicating OHS information and data
• Communicate OHS information, data and advice effectively to influence management decision making and ensure that action is taken
• Ensure that OHS remains a primary focus for the organisation
• Create and deliver presentations on OHS that influence others to change their behaviour to ensure on-going compliance
• Understand the process of communicating key messages in an effective way so that employees have heightened awareness

Module 5

BSBPMG510A Manage projects

Learn about:

• The key ingredients for managing projects that reach successful outcomes
• Create project time lines that are reasonable and that create positive progress to conclusion
• Understand how to work through all the phases of projects from initiation to evaluation
• Learn more about projects that have been successful and what factors influenced their success
• Know how to develop a project team and communicate objectives to them
• Receive practical tips and guidelines that ensure your project comes in on target

Module 6

BSBINN301A Promote innovation in a team environment

Program wrap-up

Learn how to:

• Use problem solving techniques to bring all participants into a framework of consultation and collaboration on key OHS issues
• Learn how to brainstorm and think outside of the square to identify different approaches to OHS that are appropriate for the business
• Identify opportunities for improvements and innovation to motivate teams to move beyond the usual way of doing things
• Conduct a program wrap-up and ensure that all evidence is correctly presented for assessment purposes

How is assessment conducted?

Management Consultancy International has its unique portfolio builder that assists you to collate and present your evidence in a format that ensures that you are deemed competent.

Evidence is generated from the workplace and theory questions are also included.

What course material do you receive?

All participants receive copies of:

• The portfolio builder to store evidence in a user-friendly way
• Notes and hand-outs used in the training sessions
• Copies of the Powerpoint slides used during training
• Additional reading and articles that are relevant to OHS

How long will it take me to complete the qualification?

The time that you need to complete the qualification needs to include:

• Time to acquire theory and do reading
• Face to face training
• Time to be assessed in the workplace
• Time to compile your evidence to meet the requirements of the qualification

The approximate time to complete the qualification is 300 hours

For more information to help you structure a program that works best for you, contact a Management Consultancy International consultant on 1300 768 550 or write to info@mci.edu.au

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