BSB30707 - Certificate III in Occupational Health and Safety
Certificate III in Occupational Health and Safety
This qualification reflects the role of skilled operators who apply a broad range of competencies in varied work contexts, using some discretion and judgement and relevant theoretical knowledge. They may provide technical advice and support to a team. This qualification is for people whose main job is not dedicated to OHS but who take it on as a voluntary duty.
Job Roles
Health and Safety Assistant
Health and Safety Committee Member
Health and Safety Representative.
Subjects
Total number of units = 12
7 core units plus
5 elective units
3elective units must be selected from the elective units listed below.
The remaining 2 elective units may be selected from the elective units listed below, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course at the same qualification level. If not listed below, 1 unit may be selected from a Certificate II qualification and 1 unit from a Certificate IV qualification.
Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.
Core units
BSBOHS301B Apply knowledge of OHS legislation in the workplace
BSBOHS302B Participate effectively in OHS communication and consultative processes
BSBOHS303B Contribute to OHS hazard identification and risk assessment
Preferred pathways for candidates considering this qualification include:
BSB20107 Certificate II in Business or other relevant qualification/s
OR
with vocational experience working in occupational health and safety roles without a formal business qualification. This breadth of expertise would equate to the competencies required to undertake this qualification.
Pathways from the qualification
After achieving this qualification candidates may undertake:
BSB41407 Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Licensing Information
There is no direct link between this qualification and licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements. However, where required, a unit of competency will specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements that impact on the unit.
Employability Skills
BSB30707 Certificate III in Occupational Health and Safety
The following table contains a summary of the Employability Skills required by industry for this qualification. The Employability Skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options.
Employability Skill
Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
Communication
contributing to communication processes with emergency management services and talking with the casualty, bystanders and medical staff in an emergency situation
Teamwork
working as part of a group to request occupational health and safety information and data
Problem-solving
contributing to assessment of risks to first aiders and others, and determining an appropriate response
Initiative and enterprise
identifying possible improvements to occupational health and safety and contributing these to the decision making process
Planning and organising
contributing to plans such as occupational health and safety action plans
Self-management
organising daily priorities
Learning
applying learning about occupational health and safety processes to future operations
Technology
using communication technology including media and equipment to talk to emergency management services