BSBWHS51319 Diploma of Work Health and Safety
Program Overview
Training Provider: Institute for Safety Education and Training (ISET)
Certification Partner: Department of Open and Distance Learning (DODL), Papua New Guinea University of Technology (PNGUoT)
This advanced qualification is designed to equip experienced WHS practitioners with the skills and knowledge to coordinate and maintain safety systems at a strategic and operational level. It is ideal for Safety Advisors, WHS Managers, or those involved in complex risk and compliance environments.
Program Structure & Core Units
The course includes five core units and five elective units, aligned with industry standards in PNG.
Core Units
- BSBWHS513: Lead WHS risk management
- BSBWHS515: Lead initial response to and investigate WHS incidents
- BSBWHS516: Contribute to developing, implementing and maintaining a WHS management system
- BSBWHS517: Contribute to managing a WHS information system
- BSBWHS519: Lead the development and use of WHS risk management tools
Elective Units (as typically delivered by ISET)
- BSBSTR502: Facilitate continuous improvement
- BSBAUD513: Report on quality audits
- BSBPEF502: Develop and use emotional intelligence
- BSBLDR523: Lead and manage effective workplace relationships
- BSBOPS504: Manage business risk
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, graduates will be able to:
- Design and implement a full WHS Management System (WHSMS)
- Lead and manage complex WHS incident investigations
- Apply WHS risk tools and systems for improvement
- Ensure organizational compliance with WHS legislation and reporting
- Lead safety communications, training, and cultural change
Delivery Format
- Mode: Blended (Face-to-Face + Online via Google Classroom)
- Location: Port Moresby (Regional centres may be considered upon request; not Lae)
- Duration: Intensive 2–3-week block course and set on Assessment with Projects for 12 Months
Who Should Enrol?
- Certificate IV WHS graduates seeking advanced competencies
- WHS Officers aspiring to WHS Manager or Advisor roles
- Senior supervisors, coordinators, or HR professionals overseeing safety operations
- Those responsible for compliance, audit, or strategic WHS planning
Assessment Method
- Major projects and WHS plans
- Incident simulations and investigations
- Presentations and leadership tasks
- Written reports and compliance analysis
Certification
Successful graduates will receive the BSBWHS51319 Diploma of Work Health and Safety, jointly issued by DODL – PNG University of Technology in partnership with ISET.
Pathway to Becoming a Qualified Safety Leader
This comprehensive program supports learners to grow from entry-level participants to qualified safety leaders equipped to make an impact in any industry, particularly in Papua New Guinea’s emerging safety-conscious sectors.
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