Rhodes College
Diploma of Work Health and Safety
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)This qualification provides the knowledge and skills for graduates to coordinate and maintain the work health and safety (WHS) program in an organisation. It reflects the role of practitioners who apply a substantial knowledge base and well-developed skills in a wide variety of WHS contexts. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Students, currently employed, are encouraged to bring their current employer’s WHS policies and procedures (with their employer’s permission) to use in their course work. This material must be reviewed prior to use by the Institute’s Trainer/Assessor. For students who are unable to bring adequate policies and procedures, the Institute will provide a practice set of documents.
Delivery mode
Rhodes College offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Level 3, 118 Queen Street, Melbourne
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
All BSB41419 - Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety core units or equivalent competencies.
And in addition to the above, any one of the below:
- Completion of senior high school to the Australian Year 12 or equivalent
- Mature age students can also enter based on an interview with Rhodes College staff
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Diploma of Work Health and Safety will prepare you for the following roles.
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 organisati...
Operational Risk Manager
Operational Risk Managers identify risks and threats to an organisation’s operations, workforce, production, and service output. They develop opera...
Chief Warden
A Chief Warden leads a workplace’s response to emergency situations such as fires. You’ll arrange emergency preparations such as evacuations, staff...
Safety Officer
A Safety Officer ensures that workplaces adhere to health and safety regulations to prevent accidents and injuries. You might work in various indus...
Industrial Hygienist
An Industrial Hygienist identifies and assesses workplace hazards that may affect employee health and safety. You might work in various industries...
Safety Consultant
A Safety Consultant assesses and improves safety practices within organisations to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. You might...
Health Consultant
A Health Consultant advises organisations and individuals on improving health practices and systems. You might work with healthcare facilities, cor...
About Rhodes College
Rhodes College was established in 2006 in Melbourne, Australia. Our range of approved courses includes Work Health and Safety, Business, Leadership & Management, Human Resources, Aged Care and Community Services delivered from our central Melbourne locations in Queen Street.
