Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety BSB51307 
One of VECCI’s Business Excellence courses
Why we developed this program
Effective management of OHS in any workplace is critical and can lead to benefits such as lower workers’ compensation costs, reduced workplace incidents, improved productivity outcomes and an increased sense of safety and morale for employees.
The Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety is specifically designed for Managers/Supervisors and those who need to design, develop, implement, coordinate and/or maintain meaningful and effective workplace OHS practices and programs.
VECCI’s Diploma of OHS program includes understanding how to successfully develop and maintain fully integrated OHS systems including the development and implementation of strategic and action oriented operational plans. It also promotes that planning and the implementation of plans, in conjunction with an effective OHS risk management program, needs to be supported by workplace monitoring and proper incident investigation procedures to ensure ongoing continual improvement.
VECCI’s Diploma of OHS program blends theory with practice through its focus on workplace learning. This ensures relevance to your particular situation and business and enables you to put OHS management theory into practice.
Who should attend
Managers and supervisors, HR staff or those staff with injury management functions within an organisation who wish to gain more specialised OHS knowledge.
This course is also relevant for OHS Managers, OHS Practitioners, OHS Officers and OHS Consultants wishing to formalise their work experience prior to undertaking professional organisation challenge assessments.
Those wishing to enter the OHS profession may consider this program as a stepping stone to a Graduate Diploma or Masters Degree in an appropriate discipline which, along with experience and continual professional development, may lead to appropriate professional accreditation.
Prerequisite requirements
There are no prerequisite requirements for individual units of competency.
Pathways into the qualification
Preferred pathways for participants considering this qualification include:
- Completion of BSB41407 Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety or other relevant qualification/s; OR
- Demonstrated vocational experience in providing guidance to others in matters relating to occupational health and safety but without formal OHS qualifications.
8 UNITS TO BE STUDIED ARE:
- BSBOHS501B Participate in the coordination and maintenance of a systematic approach to managing OHS
- BSBOHS503B Assist in the design and development of OHS participative arrangements
- BSBOHS504B Apply principles of OHS risk management
- BSBOHS505C Manage hazards in the work environment
- BSBOHS508B Participate in the investigation of incidents
- BSBOHS406C Use equipment to conduct workplace monitoring
- BSBMGT515A Manage operational plan
- BSBMGT516B Facilitate continuous improvement
Study Options
1 day per fortnight over 16 weeks
Assessment
For the successful completion of this qualification, participants must complete a series of workplace-based assessment tasks. Assessment tasks must be submitted within six months of completion of each workshop. This program requires participants to undertake extensive self-directed learning in order to successfully complete the course. Participants should allow a minimum of 5-6 hours per week to complete the self-directed learning and assessment tasks.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is available upon enrolment.
Why do your Diploma of OHS at VECCI?
Independent and non-Government, VECCI makes its members more successful by fighting for their interests and delivering products and services for growth, assurance and excellence – we invigorate business. Undertaking your Diploma of Business Administration through Victoria’s leading industry association will provide you with access to:
- Professional, qualified and quality facilitators
- Networking opportunities
- Member pricing to VECCI’s networking events for six months
- State of the art facilities located in East Melbourne (fully catered, outdoor student ‘lounge’ with magnificent views of the City)
- Flexible attendance options
Course Fees
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Full Fee Paying Students
VECCI Member $2,850.00
Non-Member $3,200.00
Government Subsidised Places*
2012 Tuition Fee $375
(Concessions may apply – for more information on eligibility call 8662 5333)
Payment
Payment must be received following the approval of your registration form to secure a place in a course.
Download a Student Handbook.
If you wish to apply for a government subsidised place on this course you must contact VECCI on 03 8662 5333 or download and complete a registration form. Online Registrations will not be accepted.
Eligibility for a Government Subsidised Place
To be eligible for a Government subsidised place, applicants must be:
- An Australian citizen or holder of a permanent visa; or a holder of a Special Category Visa (sub-class 444); or East Timorese asylum seeker; or a holder of a Temporary Protection Visa*; AND
- Aged under 20 years of age on 1 January in the year of course commencement; OR
- Aged 20 years or over on 1 January in the year the course commences, and you do not hold a prior qualification at the Diploma level or higher; AND
- Have not commenced or are not scheduled to commence more than two Victorian government subsidised courses in 2012 (excluding courses in the Foundation Skills Category); AND
- Are not currently enrolled in two or more Victorian Government subsidised courses (excluding courses in the Foundation Skills Category).
*Asylum Seekers (as confirmed by the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre ) and Victims of Human Trafficking (as confirmed by the Australian Red Cross) are exempt from the citizenship/residency criteria listed above.
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For more information, contact VECCI on 8662 5333 or 
download a registration form
People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Students participating in this program should also note that they may be asked to participate in the National Student Outcomes Survey undertaken by the National Centre for Vocational Education and Research (NCVER)
This course can also be tailored to your exact requirements and can be delivered onsite at your premises. For more information call VECCI on 03 8662 5333.
Current scheduled course dates are as follows: (click on the course code to register online or call 03 8662 5333).