Work Health and Safety Officer

Work Health and Safety Officers (also known as WHSOs) identify workplace hazards and safety issues. They assess the level of risk to the organisation then recommend suitable control measures to eliminate (or minimise) the impact of the hazard. WHSO’s assist the HSE Manager meet the company’s WHS compliance responsibilities.

As a Work Health and Safety Officer you might be attending a Health and Safety Committee meeting, investigating the cause of a dangerous incident, carrying out a workplace inspection and identifying hazards, or developing a safe work procedure in accordance with Australian Safety Standards.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $95,264
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a work health and safety officer?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
BSB41419

Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

Blended, Online, Traineeship
6 - 24 months
$0 - $3,095
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BSB51319

Diploma of Work Health and Safety

Blended, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $5,499
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
10862NAT

Certificate IV in Risk Management Essentials

Blended, On Campus
18 months
$2,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLTAID014

Provide Advanced First Aid

On Campus
1 day
$195 - $300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BSB30719

Certificate III in Work Health and Safety

Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
8 - 24 months
$0 - $4,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BSB60619

Advanced Diploma of Work Health and Safety

Blended, On Campus
12 - 24 months
$2,100 - $10,790
  • Completed Diploma of Work Health and Safety or equivalent qualifications
Additional requirements may apply.
  • Completed Diploma of Work Health and Safety or equivalent qualifications
Additional requirements may apply.
HLTSS00068

Occupational First Aid Skill Set

Blended, On Campus
1 - 2 days
$0 - $685
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLTSS00067

Infection control Skill Set (Transport and Logistics)

On Campus, Online
1 - 5 days
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLTSS00065

Infection control Skill Set (Retail)

Blended, On Campus, Online
1 - 4 days
$0 - $199
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLTAID016

Manage First Aid Services and Resources

Blended, On Campus, Online
1 - 2 days
$0 - $130
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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