This qualification reflects the role of individuals who work in a range of support positions in human resources management. In smaller companies they may work across all human resources functional areas and in larger companies they may be assigned responsibilities in units or business areas focused on discrete human resources functions, such as remuneration, workforce planning or human resources information systems.

 

Job  roles 

• Occupational Health and Safety Officer
• Occupational Health and Safety Officers assist in the implementation and evaluation of policies and programs to ensure safe and healthy working conditions, and assist injured staff through the workers’ compensation and rehabilitation process.
• Occupational Health and Safety Technician
• Occupational Health and Safety Technicians collect data on workplace safety. They may also develop and analyse worker safety programs under the direction of Occupational Health and Safety Specialists.
• WorkCover Inspector
• WorkCover Inspectors assist employers and employees to understand their rights and obligations under occupational health and safety, workers compensation and injury management legislation. They also have a range of powers to enforce compliance with the legislation.

 

Pathways from the qualification 

Preferred pathways for candidates entering this qualification include: 

BSB30719 - Certificate III in Work Health and Safety or other relevant Certificate III qualifications

OR

vocational experience in work health and safety roles without a formal qualification.

Pathways from the qualification

BSB51315 - Diploma of Work Health and Safety.