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Apply Safe Work Practices

Apply Safe Work Practices is a short online course that will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to apply safe work practices, including identifying and reporting faults and problems, according to workplace health and safety (WHS) legislation and store policies.  It also covers procedures for emergency situations, evacuation, accident and illness.
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Delivery Method
100% Online
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Study Hours
15 hours
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Course Access
12 Months

As an employer, you are legally responsible for the safe work practices of employees to reduce the incidents of injury or illness. If safe work practices are not followed a business can incur significant fines and penalties.

Apply Safe Work Practices is a short online course that will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to apply safe work practices, including identifying and reporting faults and problems, according to workplace health and safety (WHS) legislation and store policies.  It also covers procedures for emergency situations, evacuation, accident and illness.

On completion of this safe work practices course, you will feel competent to contribute to workplace health and safety for a business or organisation.

Printed learning materials are available for purchase for this course and can be ordered during enrolment.  

Course Structure
Unit - Contribute to workplace health and safety
  • Work place procedures
  • Law and ethics
  • Safe operating procedures (SOPs)
  • Employees’ duties
  • Safety instructions
  • Safety signage
  • Protective equipment
  • Safe manual handling techniques
  • Dangerous goods and substances
  • Safety data sheets
  • Hazard identification and management
  • Incident/hazard reports
  • Recognising emergency situations
  • Emergency incident procedures
  • Fire procedures
  • Health and safety consultation process
  • Health and safety issues
  • Faulty or damaged equipment
  • Raising issues/ suggestion boxes
  • Workplace inspection checklist
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Estimated Duration
15 hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online
Assessment

Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.

Career Outcomes
  • Workplace Health and Safety Advisor
  • Workplace Health and Safety Officer
Course was easy to follow with all the necessary resources available.
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Barry
Townsville, QLD
Apply Safe Work Practices
February 2025
It was just the sort of course I was looking for, the perfect professional development opportunity and being able to study and do the assessments with no pressure of deadlines.
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Craig
Avenell Heights, QLD
Apply Safe Work Practices
April 2024
Overall a pleasant study experience. Thank you
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N. Parisi
Hillbank, SA
Apply Safe Work Practices
June 2023
Easy to apply, work through the modules and access the materials – thank you
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V. Hurcum
Glenelg North, SA
Apply Safe Work Practices
May 2023
Excellent. Website and course were easily accessible.
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S. Hane Hoi
Tumut, NSW
Apply Safe Work Practices
March 2023
Well structured and easy to access from any devices.
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M. Tanaka
Runcorn, QLD
Apply Safe Work Practices
March 2023
I have enjoyed completing this course through Australian Online Courses and would look at studying with you again in the future
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Y. Wu
Murrumbateman, NSW
Apply Safe Work Practices
November 2022
Great and easy system to use. Thanks a lot 🙂
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M. Joughin
Croydon Park, SA
Apply Safe Work Practices
July 2022
Studying with AOC was a seamless experience. Learning was easily accessible and the information was clear.
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H. Baker
Aspley, QLD
Apply Safe Work Practices
June 2022
The course content was easy to understand and follow. Would highly recommend Australian Online Courses to anyone looking at studying online in the future.
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K. Hamilton
Gayndah, QLD
Apply Safe Work Practices
April 2022
I really enjoyed this course as it was very relevant to the workplace in terms of its content. The assessment (short answer questions) were also just right in terms of relevance and quantity. Overall, a wonderful short course on WHS. Thank you!
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M. Tziotis
Canterbury, NSW
Apply Safe Work Practices
February 2022
This course suited my needs, was easily accessible & great value for money
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G. Battersby
Bracken Ridge, QLD
Apply Safe Work Practices
November 2021
Thankyou for my learning experience.
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J. Murray
Wyee, NSW
Apply Safe Work Practices
September 2021
Easy and efficient process
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E. Quack
Bunya, QLD
Apply Safe Work Practices
August 2021
I absolutely loved it and can’t wait to enrol in another course.
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A. Martin
Jamisontown, NSW
Apply Safe Work Practices
October 2020
I have enjoyed completing this course through Australian Online Courses and would look at studying with you again in the future.
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B. Mooney
Penshurst, VIC
Apply Safe Work Practices
September 2020
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About Us

At Australian Online Courses, we are passionate about helping individuals from diverse backgrounds achieve their career goals. Since 2008, we have created opportunities for people in Australia and around the world.

Our Difference

What sets us apart is that we genuinely care about your career development. That’s why flexible study schedules, competitive pricing and exceptional customer and student support are at the heart of what we do. Our comprehensive courses, developed in consultation with industry employers, provide the skills and knowledge necessary for success in your current role or to pursue new opportunities.

Our state-of-the-art eLearning platform means you can study anywhere, anytime. So, enrol today and get the skills and confidence you need to achieve your career dreams, big or small.

Graduation

A Certificate of Attainment and Statement of Results will be issued upon successful completion of this course.

How to Enrol

You can enrol online by clicking Get Started on any course page under Enrol & Start Today. Follow the prompts to complete your enrolment as an individual, business, or service provider.

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Enrol via Telephone 1300 76 2221 (Business Hours)

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Visa, Mastercard, BPAY and EFT/Direct Deposit. Please allow 1-2 Business days for processing for EFT and BPAY.

Course FAQs

Why choose Australian Online Courses?
  • Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
  • Improve your employment opportunities;
  • Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
  • High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
  • All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
  • Unlimited tutor support via email;
  • We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
  • Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.

There are no course or subject pre-requisites for entry into our programs. However, our professional development programs are generally intended for people over the age of 18 with a competent level of English. For those under 18, please complete the Parent/Guardian Consent Form before enrolling.

To study online with Australian Online Courses you will need a computer (desktop PC/laptop) running a current/updated operating system with reliable high-speed internet access. You will need to use the Google Chrome browser to access your course.

You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!

Credit card: Within 60 mins during business hours.

BPAY: Within 1-2 working days.

Internet Banking: Within 1-2 working days.

Cheque/Money Order: Upon receipt of mailed cheque.

This course is delivered online via our easy-to-navigate Learning Management System (LMS), where you will discover interactive online learning/written content, resources and assessment.

No. All courses are delivered online via our LMS and there are no work placement requirements in this course.

Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email only during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.

Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.

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