Workplace health and safety (WHS) education is crucial to ensure a business is legally compliant, develops a safety culture, and reduces risk. If you want to manage WHS risk for an organisation, this work health and safety course is ideal for you.
Lead WHS Risk Management is an online professional development program that will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to manage workplace health and safety (WHS) hazards.
In this work health and safety course, you will learn to assess risk and develop, implement and evaluate risk controls appropriate to the work environment. You will also discover factors that impact risk management and how to manage the hazard identification and reporting process with WHS management systems.
On completion of this course, you will feel confident in your ability to manage work-related health and safety risk management activities for an organisation.
Course Structure
Unit - Lead WHS Risk Management
- Sources of information and data that apply to risk management
- Internal and external information
- The problem-solving process
- Health and safety legislation for risk management
- Duty holders (people employed by the PCBU)
- The consultation process
- Who should be consulted and who should participate
- Understanding your responsibilities
- Roles and responsibilities that impact risk management
- Good communication
- Factors that impact risk management
- Scope of the process and overall objectives
- How hazard identifications are conducted
- Formal audits
- Leading the hazard identification process
- Identifying and documenting hazards
- Risk assessments
- Rating the potential severity
- Apply knowledge of legislation, hazards and risk factors
- Documenting information about risk assessments
- Informing everyone in the organisation of risk assessment
- Risk controls and procedures
- The Hierarchy of control
- Selecting risk controls
- The WHSMS and WHSIS
- Systematic approach to health and safety
- Management system inputs
- Health and safety outcomes
- Planning
- The implementation process
- Developing a communication plan
- Establishing key performance indicators (KPIs)
- How KPIs contribute to the evaluation of risk management process
- Modifying controls and risk management processes
- Accurate recordkeeping
Study Hours
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.
Testimonials
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Second course with AOC and satisfied with the course layout and information. Fast response from the tutor when correcting. Some questions require interpreting before answering. Consider more clear, direct wording as an instruction when writing assessment questions to accommodate beginners to study. Overall, great courses.
N. De Boer, Greenmount, QLD | WHS Risk Management
Easy and informative.
M. Cannings, Rooty Hill, NSW | WHS Risk Management
I enjoy doing the courses and have learned a lot that will help me with my job to move forward.
M. Bobanovic, Fairfield, NSW | WHS Risk Management
Fantastic on line learning course. Really enjoyed it and now feel confident to take a risk management approach to Workplace Health and Safety.
S. Johnson, Fairfield, QLD | Lead WHS Risk Management
Very easy to learn materials and complete assessments and fast turnaround with marking.
Daniel | Tumbi Umbi, NSW | Lead WHS Risk Management
Graduation
A Certificate of Attainment and Statement of Results will be issued upon successful completion of this course.
How to Enrol
Enrolment Form – Employment Services and Rehabilitation Providers
Enrol via Live Chat (Business Hours)
Enrol via Telephone 1300 76 2221 (Business Hours)
Payment Options
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.
Are there any entry requirements or pre-requisites?
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. In some circumstances, enrolments from younger people may be considered. Please complete the AOC Parent Guardian Consent Form prior to enrolling and submit here.
Are there any computer requirements?
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.
When can I start this 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.
How is this course delivered?
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.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our LMS and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?
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.
I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
Career Pathways
Future growth
Strong
Unemployment
Low
Professional Development For:-
- Workplace Health and Safety Advisor
- Workplace Health and Safety Officer
- Workplace Health and Safety Manager
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