Advanced Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who analyse, design and execute judgements using wide-ranging technical, creative, conceptual or managerial competencies. Their knowledge base may be specialised or broad. These individuals are often accountable for group outcomes.

Job Roles

Occupational Health and Safety Advisor

Occupational Health and Safety Auditor

Occupational Health and Safety Manager

Occupational Health and Safety Risk Officer

Occupational Health and Safety Specialist

Senior Consultant - OHS and Risk Management.

Subjects

Total number of units = 8

8 elective units

5 elective units must be selected from the Group A units listed below.

The remaining 3 electiveunits may be selected from the Group A 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 Diploma qualification.

Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.

Group A units

add topic BSBOHS601B Develop a systematic approach to managing OHS

add topic BSBOHS602B Develop OHS information and data analysis and reporting and recording processes

add topic BSBOHS603B Analyse and evaluate OHS risk

add topic BSBOHS604B Apply ergonomic principles to control OHS risk

add topic BSBOHS605B Apply occupational hygiene principles to control OHS risk

add topic BSBOHS606B Develop and implement crisis management processes

add topic BSBOHS607B Advise on application of safe design principles to control OHS risk

add topic BSBOHS608B Conduct an OHS audit

add topic BSBOHS609B Evaluate an organisation's OHS performance

Pathways...

    Qualification Pathways

    Entry requirements

    There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

    Pathways into the qualification

    Candidates may enter the qualification through a number of entry points including:

    BSB51307 Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety or other relevant qualification/s

    OR

    with extensive vocational experience in planning, implementing and evaluating their own work and the work of others with safety responsibilities but without formal OHS qualifications.

    Examples of indicative job roles for candidates seeking entry based upon their vocational experience include:

    OHS Manager

    OHS Practitioner

    Senior OHS Officer.

    This breadth of expertise would equate to the competencies required to undertake this qualification.

    Pathways from the qualification

    After achieving this qualification candidates may choose to undertake studies at higher education level.

Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Licensing Information

Licensing, Legislative, Regulatory or Certification Considerations

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

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

Qualification Code and Title

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

conducting research to collect and analyse information and presenting it in report form

consulting with internal and external stakeholders on evaluation protocols, risk control measures, audit and communication processes

questioning, clarifying and evaluating information

writing in a range of styles to suit different audiences

Teamwork

delegating roles and responsibilities to team members

providing advice and support to managers and other key personnel

providing feedback, and debriefing staff and external stakeholders post an emergency situation

seeking expert advice and consulting widely on areas such as risk management, occupational health and safety systems

Problem-solving

calculating resource requirements and acquiring them

collecting and analysing data

comparing and contrasting data

evaluating the effectiveness of systems

identifying hazards, assessing and controlling risk through appropriate control measures

managing risk and developing contingency plans

setting performance indicators for occupational health and safety

solving complex and non-routine difficulties

using a variety of problem-solving and decision making strategies

Initiative and enterprise

applying improvements to audit and evaluation procedures to ensure quality systems

applying learning about ergonomic activities to develop improved processes

identifying improvements in occupational health and safety management against performance indicators and making recommendations

identifying improvements to work design and organisation

reviewing processes to inform future activity

Planning and organising

collecting and collating occupational health and safety information and data

conducting formal risk assessments and occupational health and safety audits

designing and developing a systematic approach to occupational health and safety

designing the work environment by matching people, their activities, equipment and systems

designing, monitoring and evaluating risk control strategies

developing and documenting a crisis management plan

identifying and acquiring resources

linking occupational health and safety information and data processes with other functional areas and management systems

Self-management

knowing and implementing own role in the emergency control organisation

managing own time and priorities, and dealing with contingencies

taking responsibility as required by work role and ensuring all organisational polices and procedures are followed

Learning

applying learning to develop improved practices

identifying and documenting training needs for the ongoing maintenance of the occupational health and safety system

Technology

analysing software systems for appropriate formats and specifications

using software to manage records and data, and to develop audit tools and other documentation

using technology to assist the management of information and to assist the planning process

using word processing software and risk analysis tools