Healthcare is a high-risk sector that requires leadership and guidance in managing health and safety within the workplace.
The workforce regularly faces occupational health and safety issues and yet those who work in healthcare are frequently unfamiliar with OHS* processes. This includes the understanding of exposure to hazards such as occupational violence, bullying, work-related fatigue, patient handling, manual handling, needlestick injuries, hazardous chemicals and other everyday risks faced by those who work in the healthcare industry.
The Certificate in IV in Health Work and Safety BSB41419 will enable you to lead, manage and monitor safe work practices across healthcare settings. It can lead to employment as an occupational health and safety officer, OHS technician, WorkCover inspector, or a return-to-work co-ordinator.
The ANMF (Vic Branch) Education Centre (RTO ID 22609) is delivering this course in conjunction with WorkSafe Victoria.
This course has been contextualised to reflect the healthcare working environment, preparing graduates for the demands of the sector.
This qualification will provide the underpinning knowledge and skills required to manage and monitor safe work practices across healthcare settings.
You’ll gain an understanding of the relevant legislation and you will be able to implement workplace strategies to meet and comply with legislative requirements within the workplace.
On completion of this course you will have the knowledge and skills to identify hazards and perform risk assessment and risk control through workplace monitoring, this includes ongoing review and evaluation of control measures.
The course embeds the concepts of consultation, cooperation and coordination alongside implementation and monitoring of work health safety (WHS) policies and procedures in the management of all WHS systems.
You will also be provided with the opportunity to enhance your ability to assist others with fulfilling their own roles and responsibilities to ensure health and safety in the workplace for everyone.
Please note that for the purpose of discussing current Victorian workplaces the term Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) will be used instead of Work Health and Safety (WHS), or interchangeably. Participants will be introduced to the WHS laws and the state specific OHS laws.
This course is recommended for healthcare workers who currently work or plan to work in an occupational work health and safety OHS/WHS role as it applies in the healthcare industry; in any healthcare setting ranging from hospitals, healthcare services, aged care facilities and community healthcare.
It is also recommended for healthcare workers who wish to increase their OHS knowledge to improve their workplaces particularly those in management roles where OHS is a component of their responsibilities.
This course would also assist Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) carry out their important role.
It should also be considered by nurses, midwives and personal care workers, with applicability to other allied health professionals, and those outside the health industry who have a desire to understand and learn about OHS and its specific applicability and relevance within the healthcare sector.
Course duration: Training occurs across 30 weeks and involves 450 hours of learning and assessment activities.
Delivery mode: This course will be delivered via in-house and online classes.
Location: 535 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne. This course will commence face-to-face in our building.
Entry requirements: There are no formal entry requirements and while there are opportunities to complete some assessments in the workplace, a simulated environment is provided for all assessment requirements. As classes will be held virtually, students will require a computer with a strong internet connection and headphones, headset or speakers. A device with a camera and microphone to interact with the facilitator is highly desirable.
Selection criteria: Applicants are required to complete a pre-training review (PTR) prior to enrolment of training, which involves:
Completion of PTR questionnaire to identify individual learning needs, applicants must demonstrate the aptitude and adequate and digital literacy to meet course requirements
Completion of LLND assessment and participation in an interview to identify levels of core foundation skills, applicants must demonstrate that they have sufficient language, literacy numeracy and digital (LLND) skills.
Assessment methods: Written tasks, portfolio of evidence and practical assessments.
Once you have submitted your application for enrolment along with the associated documents, you will receive instructions to complete a pre-training review questionnaire and LLN assessment. Before we make you an offer to enrol in your course, we are required to conduct a review of your current competencies, including your language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) skills. The purpose of this review is so we can ensure you are enrolled in the most appropriate course to achieve your intended outcomes. Results from the review will also assist us to assess your suitability to undertake the course. Please ensure you provide open and honest answers during your review, as this will ensure we identify necessary support you may need to successfully complete your study.
If your application leads to enrolment, you will receive a letter of offer to your nominated email address. You will receive important course details including your tuition fee schedule.
The Skills First program is now available to all Australian citizens, permanent residents (holder of a permanent visa) or a New Zealand citizen regardless of previous qualifications.
Applicants are eligible to commence and study a maximum of 2 subsidised courses, or as well as 2 subsidised skills sets in a calendar year. There is a limit to commencing only 2 of these programs at any one time.
Please contact the ANMF Education Centre on (03) 9275 9363 to check your eligibility.
If you do not meet the eligibility criteria for government funding, you will be enrolled as a full-fee paying student.
*This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to access government subsidised training (reasonable adjustments or adaptive strategies are made available to suit the needs of individuals).
