River Oak College
Diploma of Work Health and Safety - RPL
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)The BSB51319 Diploma of Work Health and Safety provides the advanced skills needed to manage and implement WHS systems, policies, and procedures across diverse workplaces. Learners will gain expertise in risk management, compliance, incident response, and consultation processes while building leadership capabilities to support a safe and sustainable work environment. This qualification is ideal for WHS advisors, coordinators, managers, or professionals responsible for overseeing workplace health and safety practices.
At River Oak College, our courses are designed to align with national WHS legislation and industry standards, ensuring graduates are prepared to manage complex safety requirements and foster a culture of safety in the workplace.
You’ll learn specialised WHS and leadership skills, including:
- Developing, implementing, and monitoring WHS management systems
- Identifying, assessing, and controlling workplace risks
- Managing compliance with WHS legislation and regulations
- Leading WHS consultation and participation processes
- Responding to incidents and supporting recovery strategies
- Promoting continuous improvement in workplace safety practices
Delivery mode
River Oak College offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Recognition of Prior Learning
Use your past experience and learning towards a recognised qualification.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Diploma of Work Health and Safety - RPL 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...
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...
Safety Consultant
A Safety Consultant assesses and improves safety practices within organisations to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. You might...
About River Oak College
At River Oak College, we believe education should work for the learner, not the other way around. Our focus is on creating flexible, nationally recognised training that fits around busy lives and delivers skills that make a real difference in careers and communities.
You are in expert hands. Our leadership team brings together more than 30 years of experience in education, training, and compliance. Collectively, we have supported over 3,000 learners, led award-winning training programs, and built respected RTOs from the ground up.