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BSB51319 Diploma of Work Health and Safety

2026

Sector

Vocational Education and Training

Industry Group

BUSINESS AND CLERICAL

Occupation Type

Safety Inspector

General Description

Availability: Applications for 2026 are now CLOSED.
Online Application: The next available intake will commence in Semester 1 2027 with applications opening in November 2026.
Apprenticeships/Traineeships: This course can be undertaken as a traineeship. Visit TAFE Apprenticeships and Traineeships for more information.

This qualification reflects the role of individuals coordinating and maintaining the work health and safety (WHS) program in an organisation.

The qualification applies to supervisors and managers 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.

This course can be undertaken as a traineeship. Visit TAFE Apprenticeships and Traineeships for more information.

Delivery Details
Location	Online
Duration	1 year full-time, 2 years part-time *Duration may vary depending on how long a student takes to reach the required competency level
Study Mode	Online
Start Date	February 2, 2026 Students can commence at the beginning of each term. A specific commencement date will be determined in consultation with the delivery team. *A course timetable/study plan will be provided on application for the course.
Attendance	Online sessions (optional and by arrangement with the lecturer) *Information relating to study modes can be found in the 2026 TAFE Student Guide

Career Opportunities

Possible occupations relevant to this qualification include:

Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner
Work Health and Safety Manager
Senior Work Health and Safety Officer

Course Information Flyer(s)

BSB51319 Diploma of Work Health and Safety - 2026

Accreditation
This is a current, nationally accredited qualification from the BSB Business Services Training Package.

Locations and Study Mode
Delivery at all locations is subject to sufficient demand and resources.

Locations: Alice Springs, Casuarina, Online

Study Mode: On campus, online, both

Subject to demand other locations and modes may become available throughout the year.

Entry Requirements Domestic

All BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety core units or equivalent competencies. Equivalent competencies are predecessors to the following units which have been mapped as equivalent.

BSBWHS412 Assist with workplace compliance with WHS laws
BSBWHS413 Contribute to implementation and maintenance of WHS consultation and participation processes
BSBWHS414 Contribute to WHS risk management
BSBWHS415 Contribute to implementing WHS management systems
BSBWHS416 Contribute to workplace incident response.

To ensure you have the right skills and support to succeed in your course, a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) evaluation helps identify any areas where you may need additional support to help you achieve your goals.

To gain entry into, BSB51319 Diploma of Work Health and Safety candidates require:

the ability to read, write and interpret a range of documentation;
computer literacy to research the internet, send/receive email and produce word-processed documents.

Duration
Estimated completion time: 1 year/s

This program is delivered over a period of 1 - 2 years. The length of time to complete this qualification will depend on the location, study mode and/or units selected and will vary depending upon how long a student takes to reach the required competency level.

Student Visa holders must study internally full time

Contact Details

To find out more about the course, where and when it is offered, how to enrol or any other information please contact:

Culinary Arts and Hospitality
Location: Palmerston and Alice Springs Campuses
Phone: 08 8946 7800 (PAL) 08 8959 5461 (ASP)
Email: vet.culinaryarts@cdu.edu.au