Diploma of Work Health and Safety
Overview
Develop skills and knowledge that lead to a safe work environment with the Diploma of Work Health and Safety. You’ll learn how to lead and manage WHS procedures, environment, risk and quality systems. This qualification focuses on real world, relevant global contexts. It is a practical program with projects and assignments you can integrate into your existing role or organisation.
This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia.
Skills you’ll learn
- Managing workers compensation claims
- Plan and produce documents
- Manage external WHS contractors
- Understand how to comply with WHS laws
Learning outcomes
- Learn the skills and knowledge required to lead and coordinate organisational arrangements for managing WHS compliance of contractors
- Contribute to the development, implementation and maintenance of elements of a work health and safety management system
- Contribute to the implementation of planning and response procedures for emergencies
- Develop skills to plan, conduct, and report on investigations of WHS incidents
- Lead the development and use of WHS risk management tools
- Learn how to contribute to managing work-related psychological health and safety
- Gain skills to lead the management of WHS risks in an organisation
Your career opportunities
- WHS consultant
- WHS contractor
Location options
- Online
Why Swinburne?
Delivered by facilitators who are industry experts
Participant course training manual
Live Online delivery allows you to do the course from anywhere
Access to our team of Customer Development Advisors
Our Live Online delivery
Our Live Online delivery is a dynamic, engaging and interactive way to learn remotely. It’s just like face-to-face but with the added benefits of digital technology. Your facilitator will present in real-time, and you will be able to participate in group discussions and collaborate on exercises and group activities using our interactive platforms.
