- Course Code: BSB41419
- Certificate IV
Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
- View all Work Health and Safety
Duration
Flexible
Times
Flexible
Available Location and Date
| Name | Cost | Enrol Myself |
| 2025 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (Online) - NL | $2,495.00 |
Course Overview
BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
The Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety is designed for individuals seeking to take an active role in promoting and maintaining safe work environments. This nationally recognised qualification equips participants with a strong foundation in WHS legislation, risk assessment, hazard control, and the implementation of effective safety systems.
Ideal for those working as supervisors, WHS personnel, or in roles with safety responsibilities, the course develops the technical knowledge and practical skills needed to contribute to WHS strategies in both stable and evolving workplace contexts.
Throughout the program, you will explore key areas such as WHS consultation and participation processes, leadership in safety, incident response and investigation, and managing claims and rehabilitation programs. By building capabilities in communication, compliance, and continuous improvement, graduates will be prepared to support or lead WHS initiatives that enhance organisational safety culture and meet regulatory requirements.
Construction Skills QLD (CSQ) Funding
Asset College is approved to deliver the Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety under the Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) Funding for eligible participants. For more information or to determine your eligibility please visit our CSQ page.
If you are a construction industry employee and wish to apply for funding you can do so by clicking ‘Submit Funding Application’ on the right hand side bar.
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (BSB41419).
Possible job outcomes may include:
- Work Health and Safety (WHS) Coordinator
- WHS Officer
- Health and Safety Advisor
- Safety and Compliance Officer
- Workplace Health and Safety Representative
- WHS Trainer or Assessor (with additional qualifications)
- Risk Management Officer
- Return-to-Work Coordinator
- Safety Systems Officer
- Site Safety Officer
Entry Requirements
There are no formal prerequisite units required for entry into this course.
You will however require intermediate English language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills.
Before commencing this course, you will be required to undertake an Online LLN assessment. You can complete this higher level LLN test here now!
If you are completing the course via an online or RPL delivery mode, you will need access to a computer with word processing, PDF reader capabilities and an internet connection.
This course is not open to international students (student visa 500).
Units of Competency
To complete this course you must demonstrate competency in a total of 10 units. These units have been selected to give you the most comprehensive overview of work health and safety requirements at a supervisory level.
Core units
- BSBWHS412 Assist with workplace compliance with WHS laws
- BSBWHS413 Contribute to implementation and maintenance of WHS consultation and participation processes
- BSBWHS414 Contribute to WHS risk management
- BSBWHS415 Contribute to implementing WHS management systems
- BSBWHS416 Contribute to workplace incident response
Elective Units*
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BSBWHS417 Assist with managing WHS implications of return to work
- BSBWHS418 Assist with managing WHS compliance of contractors
- BSBWHS419 Contribute to implementing WHS monitoring processes
- BSBSTR401 Promote innovation in team environments
- BSBLDR411 Demonstrate leadership in the workplace
You can view the full list of units available to study within this qualification on training.gov.au.
*If you wish to change one or more of your elective units please contact us. While we endeavour to be able to provide all options, changes to elective units cannot be guaranteed. The cost for custom unit packaging is $500 per qualification for full study or $250 for RPL.
Delivery Options
Standard Online Delivery
1 unit per month for 10 months. Includes regular contact with a trainer. Should allow 20 – 25 hours per week to study.
Accelerated Learning
For people with prior knowledge, skills or qualifications. 2 units per month for 5 months. Should allow 30 – 40 hours per week to study.
Assessment Only / RPL
For people with evidence of their extensive experience.
We aim to have all RPL assessments finalised within 12 weeks but it is usually much quicker. The actual timeframe depends on the course you are seeking RPL for, how long it takes you to supply the evidence and how long it takes us to verify your evidence.
You can complete our Free Skills Assessment right now to determine if this is the right option for you.
Custom Enrolment
If you wish to customise your course, change your elective units or study load please contact us to request an individual learning plan.
The number of hours outlined is a guide only and each individual will learn at a different pace. Students may request an extension or submit their assessments early as required to suit their individual learning needs.
Online Resources
Asset College delivers this qualification completely online. For some courses, learning material is not able to be printed or downloaded by students into PDF or Word format for offline purposes. If you would like to discuss printed materials, please contact us prior to enrolment.
Other Information
On enrolment, you will receive a customised training plan. This training plan will list all units of competency you will complete within this qualification along with their due dates for submission. Students must be submitting units by the due dates outlined on your training plan or an extension application will be required.
Pathways
After completing this course you may wish to further your studies with:
- BSB51319 Diploma of Work Health and Safety
- BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management or;
- Other relevant Diploma qualifications
Course Fees
This qualification is available through online study or RPL. You can also opt to complete some units by RPL and some units through online study.
Online Study – $2495
RPL – $1250
Payment Options
Online Study
1. Pay as you go
Pay in 4 simple instalments. Please view our Course Fees brochure to see instalment amounts.
2. zipMoney – From $104 a week over 6 months
Up to 6 months interest free on zipMoney. Best for people with an existing zipMoney account.
RPL
Individualised quotes will be discussed with our RPL Manager after submission of a free skills assessment. Please read the full outline on our RPL process here.
1. 2 split payments
Pay 50% of the course fees to begin your RPL, with 50% due on completion before your certificate is issued.
2. zipMoney payment plan
Construction Skills QLD (CSQ) Funding
Available for eligible participants in the construction industry.
View Construction Skills QLD Funding pricing and requirements here.
Other Information
Please read our Course Fees and Refund policy here.
For information about studying this qualification under a traineeship arrangement please click here.
Extension Request Fees
Should you require an extension on your study, the following applies:
| Full Qualification | ||
| One Month | $150 | |
| Six Months | $300 | |
| Single Unit | ||
| One Month | $50 | |
| Six Months | $150 |
Assessment Re-Submission Fees
Should you be deemed not competent after 2 attempts at a unit of competency, an assessment re-submission fee of $50 will apply per assessment.
Re-Enrolment
Should you wish to cancel your course or your enrolment is cancelled by us due to no progress and you then wish to re-enrol, a re-enrolment fee of 25% of the standard course fee will apply if requested within 3 months of initial cancellation. If re-enrolment is requested within 4 – 12 months of initial cancellation, 50% of the standard course fee will apply.
Licensing Requirements
There are no licensing requirements or outcomes from this course.
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Duration
Flexible
Times
Flexible
Available Location and Date
| Name | Cost | Enrol Myself |
| 2025 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (Online) - NL | $2,495.00 |
Course cost
Online Study
$2495
RPL
$1250
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