Here's a safe bet for a great career in a range of industry areas, with the knowledge and skills to coordinate and maintain a WHS system or program; investigate incidents; manage risks; improve employee health and wellness across your workplace; and improve legislative compliance, productivity, efficiency, and morale.
Complete the Diploma of Work Health and Safety (WHS) and you have the skills to work in any organisation as a compliance officer, or WHS manager in any industry where safety is important (so... that's all of them!).
You'll gain the knowledge and skills to coordinate and maintain a WHS system or program, investigate incidents, manage risks, improve employee health and wellness across your workplace, improve legislative compliance, productivity, efficiency, and morale.
You'll help ensure all colleagues and workers are able to do their job without fear of danger or injury. Your role is an important one that means workers can feel safe.
Note: This course is best suited for people who already have some background or experience in this field. If you're unsure, please seek advice from the training provider to see whether this course is the right choice for you.
Completion of this nationally recognised and accredited qualification may provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification or university degree, should you wish to pursue further study in this field.
Choose a WA TAFE college that delivers this course
To find out more about doing this course at a WA TAFE college, select one of the TAFEs listed below to read their course descriptions. You'll also be able to see at which TAFE campus/es the course is delivered.
If you would like further information such as when the course is available and how to enrol, and details of course fees, or if you have questions about how the course is delivered, please follow the Find out more link to go to the TAFE's website where you will find full course details and contact information so that you can speak to the TAFE directly.
Find out if you've got what it takes to step into an in demand career managing workplace safety.
When you complete the Diploma of Work Health and Safety you can expect to be a valued addition to any organisation as a compliance officer, or WHS manager. You will gain the knowledge and skills to coordinate and maintain a WHS system or program, investigate incidents, manage risks, manage and improve employee health and wellness across your workplace, improve legislative compliance, productivity, efficiency, and morale.
PCBUs (persons conducting a business or undertaking) and business owners are responsible for workplace health and safety, requiring the expertise of WHS professionals.
Nearly every industry requires Work Health and Safety professionals, in their team. Promote safe practices in your workplace and take the lead in creating a trusted work environment. Advance your existing capabilities and learn how to motivate your team to make organisational change and achieve mental, physical and emotional wellbeing.
When you complete the Diploma of Work Health and Safety you can expect to be a valued addition to any organisation as a compliance officer, or WHS manager.
Choose a private training provider that delivers this course
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
This qualification will give you an opportunity to expand your practical knowledge and skills in developing, implementing, and managing the Work Health and Safety program in an organisation. This course covers a range of competencies including managing effective WHS consultation and participation processes, managing WHS risks and investigating WHS incidents.
Delivery location
The information presented on the course lists within this website is provided to the Department of Training and Workforce Development by the WA TAFE colleges and private training providers, and is offered as a guide only. It is updated regularly, however some changes to details may occur in between updates. You should always contact the TAFE or private training provider directly to confirm details and/or ask questions.