Diploma of Work Health and Safety (WA Only)

Lead and coordinate risk management processes to effectively identify, assess, and control WHS risks, including consulting with stakeholders and promoting a systematic approach to
managing workplace health and safety.

Lead immediate responses to workplace health and safety incidents and conduct thorough investigations, including identifying causes, gathering and analysing evidence, and making recommendations to prevent recurrence.

Contribute to managing a work health and safety information system (WHSIS) that supports the effective management of WHS.

Manage work health and safety (WHS) hazards and comply with WHS laws, applying to the management or control of items of plant being maintained and used in a workplace.

Lead the creation, implementation, and ongoing use of tools that identify, assess, and control WHS risks, including applying systematic risk management processes to support a proactive safety culture within an organisation.

Plan, implement, and manage effective emergency response procedures in the workplace, including coordinating resources, training staff, and ensuring compliance with legal and organisational WHS requirements.

Identify, review, develop, implement and evaluate consultation and participation processes as an integral part of managing work health and safety (WHS).

Identify business risks and apply established risk management processes to a defined area of operations that are within the responsibilities and obligations of the work role.

Prepare, deliver, and review effective presentations for a range of audiences, including using appropriate communication techniques, supporting materials, and feedback to engage listeners and achieve presentation objectives.