BSB51319
Diploma of Work Health and Safety
Build Confidence in WHS Leadership and Risk ManagementSafety work often places you at the centre of everything — guiding teams, responding to incidents, and protecting people while navigating constant operational pressure. Yet the responsibility carried by WHS professionals is often far greater than what appears on paper. This Diploma gives you the recognised capability, structure and confidence to lead WHS systems, manage risk, and strengthen safety culture across your organisation.
100% Online Delivery
Build practical WHS leadership and risk capability
9–16 Month Completion
Strengthen incident response, consultation and compliance skills
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Build Confidence in WHS Leadership and Risk ManagementSafety work often places you at the centre of everything — guiding teams, responding to incidents, and protecting people while navigating constant operational pressure. Yet the responsibility carried by WHS professionals is often far greater than what appears on paper. This Diploma gives you the recognised capability, structure and confidence to lead WHS systems, manage risk, and strengthen safety culture across your organisation.
What You'll Develop
- Practical WHS leadership for safe-work practices and compliance
- Confident consultation and worker engagement skills
- Strategic risk-management capability for high-impact hazards
- WHS system development, implementation and continuous improvement
- Information-system management for reliable data and reporting
- Incident response and investigation competence
- Emergency-procedure planning and coordination
- Psychosocial risk awareness and control implementation
- Development and use of WHS risk-management tools
- Broader organisational risk awareness through business-risk integration
Quick Facts
Duration
9–16 months (self-paced, fast-track available)Study Mode
100% online – self-paced and flexible, with people to help when you need itUnits
Assessment
Workplace projects — no examsSupport
Unlimited trainer support by phone and emailCredit Transfer and RPL PathwaysIf you have any past studies or experience, you may be eligible to receive credit where possible. This means you don’t need to relearn what you already know and can significantly reduce your study time by up to 60%.
Most experienced workers save 3 to 6 months of study time through RPL. Your practical experience has real value and we help you prove it.
Comprehensive Curriculum
Each module typically takes around 4 weeks to complete but can be completed faster if your personal time allows.Module 1
Ensure a Safe Workplace for a Work AreaSafety expectations can feel overwhelming without clear structure — this module builds your confidence to implement safe-work procedures, monitor compliance and guide workers through daily WHS requirements.
Module 2
Manage WHS Consultation and Participation ProcessesWhen communication breaks down, safety issues escalate; develop practical methods for engaging workers, running effective committees and supporting meaningful consultation.
Module 3
Lead WHS Risk ManagementHigh-risk environments demand strong judgement — learn to assess major hazards, influence decisions and lead risk-management processes that stand up under pressure.
Module 4
Contribute to Developing, Implementing and Maintaining an Organisation’s WHS Management SystemMany organisations struggle with consistent WHS systems; this module helps you support implementation, alignment and continuous improvement.
Module 5
Contribute to Managing a WHS Information SystemAccurate WHS data builds credibility; strengthen your ability to manage records, maintain information quality and support reporting obligations.
Module 6
Lead Initial Response to and Investigate WHS IncidentsIncidents can be confronting — develop steady, methodical response skills along with trusted investigation and root-cause analysis practices.
Module 7
Manage Implementation of Emergency ProceduresEmergencies expose organisational weaknesses; learn to coordinate plans, train workers and support readiness across diverse situations.
Module 8
Contribute to Managing Work-Related Psychological Health and SafetyPsychosocial risks are increasingly regulated and widely misunderstood — build confidence in identifying hazards, applying controls and supporting mental wellbeing.
Module 9
Lead the Development and Use of WHS Risk Management ToolsTools often fail without proper leadership — learn to develop, refine and embed risk-management tools that genuinely improve safety outcomes.
Module 10
Manage Business RiskWHS doesn’t operate in isolation; understand broader operational risk to strengthen organisational decision-making.
Entry Requirements
To make sure this course is the right fit and that you’re set up for success, you’ll need to meet the following entry requirements.Age: 25 Years or over
Academic Suitability: Proof of completing:
– Year 12/Senior Certificate; or
– An AQF Qualification at Level 4 or above (Australian Certificate IV, Diploma, University Degree); or
– Pass a Government approved LLN Test. (You must display competence at or above Exit level 3 in both numeracy and literacy)
Mandatory Prerequisites:
To successfully enrol into this course each participant must submit a copy of their completed BSB41412, BSB41415 or BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety Statement of Results showing completion of the following core units of competency:
– BSBWHS412 Assist with workplace compliance with WHS laws (or BSBWHS402A, BSBWHS402)
– BSBWHS413 Contribute to implementation and maintenance of WHS consultation and participation processes (or BSBWHS403A, BSBWHS403)
– BSBWHS414 Contribute to WHS risks management (or BSBWHS404A, BSBWHS404)
– BSBWHS415 Contribute to implementing WHS management systems (or BSBWHS405A, BSBWHS405)
– BSBWHS416 Contribute to workplace incident response (or BSBWHS406A, BSBWHS406)
A statement of results showing completion of the above prerequisites must be provided at enrolment into the Diploma. Please note that BSB41407 – Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety is not equivalent, and does not meet the prerequisite requirements
Language Requirements- See 'English Language Entry Requirements' for more informationNotes:• Applicants who do not meet the above criteria may request a meeting with the Training Manager/CEO. Enrolment may be accepted at their discretion.• These requirements do not apply to Traineeships but are strongly recommended.
Honest WarningPeople without the recommended experience often struggle and may not complete the course. This is simply due to the level of responsibility required in the assessments. If you have any past studies or experience, you may be eligible to receive credit where possible. This means you don’t need to relearn what you already know and can significantly reduce your study time by up to 60%.
Career PathwaysWHS skills are needed across every industry, especially where risk, compliance and worker wellbeing are central to daily operations. Safety professionals typically earn $80K–$150K+, depending on role, industry and experience.
Graduate Success Stories
“Thank you to the team at Global Training for a smooth and stress free training process! The ability to do online training whilst still having access to resources was the best aspect of safety training with GTI.”
Le-anne Gossage
“Our company have used a number of training providers in the past but none were up to the standard of GTI. The RPL was fair and practical, the assessments were easy to understand and I received good feedback. I have learnt a lot of new information I did not know before, all of which will make me a better manager. All supervisors and team leaders in companies would benefit from this safety training.”
Terry Lindquist
“This course has helped me better work my job as SSE within a new company. My thinking has shifted to be more honed in on safety. I was able to get it and out very quickly using my knowledge and paperwork in work skills.”
Terry Sparksman
“The competency I completed was a requirement of my position as a SSE and will further enhance my knowledge of safety aspects in the work place. The friendly GTI staff were very helpful and I would definitely recommend the course to others. It was a simple, easy to understand format and I had no problems understanding the content. I would recommend this safety training to all levels of management involved in any business where safety is paramount to their employees.”
David Easton