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Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

Assist with improving safety and lowering risk within the workplace.

Job Outcomes

Work Health and Safety OfficerWork Health and Safety RepresentativeOccupational Health and Safety Officer+ More

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Work Health and Safety courses

Gain the skills and knowledge to manage risks and promote a safe workplace with a Work Health and Safety (WHS) course from Foundation Education. Our nationally recognised courses are designed specifically to open the door to many exciting career pathways and equip you with the expertise to excel in your new or existing role.

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Learn to implement the practices needed to create a safe work environment for all with a Work Health and Safety course!

Studying a Work Health and Safety course with Foundation Education will give you the skills you need to create a safer work environment for employees at a range of businesses. You will be qualified with specialised skills to work in compliance with WHS laws. This includes how to respond to incidents and properly carry out WHS consultations.

Our work health and safety qualifications are nationally recognised and are delivered through My eCampus; our online learning platform that gives you the power to work anywhere, anytime. For the practical component of your qualification, you need access to a workplace or simulated environment to perform project tasks and practical observations.

Careers in Work Health and Safety

Everyone deserves to work in a safe environment, and it is the responsibility of work health and safety to protect staff by reducing injury and illness in the workplace. Completing a Work Health and Safety course can set you up for a variety of rewarding roles where you can make a real difference. For a more in-depth understanding of WHS certificate career outcomes, check out careers in Work Health and Safety.

Popular Career Outcomes

Work Health and Safety Officer

Work Health and Safety Representative

Occupational Health and Safety Officer

Human Resources Assistant

Work Health and Safety course FAQs

What is Work Health and Safety?

Work Health and Safety, which used to be called Occupational Health and Safety, is the policies, legislations and systems in place to protect the safety and welfare of employees in the workplace.

On a normal day, you might conduct workplace inspections, investigate incidents, find ways to prevent them in the future and train staff on safety procedures. Our Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety prepares you for these job tasks with practical skills.

The course includes specific units in things like WHS law compliance, risk management and safety systems. Learning about compliance will help you set and enforce safety rules in the workplace. The risk management unit will teach you to identify and control workplace hazards. You’ll also learn about creating and implementing systems that protect workers day to day. These are just a few highlights — see our course page for the complete list of units and what you'll learn.

We also go beyond the basics with leadership and innovation training that helps you guide teams toward better safety practices. By the end of the course, you'll be ready to work as a safety officer across manufacturing, construction, healthcare and many other industries.

How long does it take to complete a Work Health and Safety course?

The Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety with Foundation Education will take up to 12 months to complete. To graduate on time, complete one course unit every five weeks for a total of 10 course units. After just a year, you’ll be ready to begin a rewarding career with a relevant and industry-applicable Work Health and Safety qualification.