BSB51319 Diploma of Work Health and Safety

Formal recognition for supervisors and managers who coordinate and maintain the work health and safety (WHS) program in an organisation, applying a substantial knowledge base across a wide variety of WHS contexts.

Overview

Turn years of hands-on WHS coordination into the BSB51319 Diploma of Work Health and Safety, a nationally recognised qualification for individuals who coordinate and maintain the work health and safety program in an organisation. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows your experience applying WHS knowledge and skills across a variety of workplace contexts to be formally assessed against this qualification rather than starting your learning over. Once your evidence is assessed and confirmed by our partner RTO, you hold the same AQF-recognised Diploma as anyone who completed the qualification through classroom-based study.

Career Opportunities

Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner

Coordinates and maintains the work health and safety program in an organisation, applying a substantial knowledge base and well-developed skills across a wide variety of WHS contexts.

Reference: training.gov.au

Benefits

Industry RecognitionFormal recognition of the WHS program coordination, risk management and compliance skills you have already developed in the workplace.

Career AdvancementProvides a pathway into further study, such as specialist WHS qualifications, or into a senior WHS management role.

Our Trusted Partners Offering the Qualification

Reach Community College Pty Ltd

RTO Code: 40747

Nationally Recognised

ASQA Registered

RPL Specialist

Documents & Evidence you might require

Is your experience eligible for certification?

General Documents

Your identification Documents
USI Number
Detailed Resume
Work Reference Letter(s)
Payslips
Previous Qualifications (If Any)

Project & Work Evidence

WHS management plans, policies or procedures you have developed or maintained
Risk assessments or hazard management records you have completed
Incident investigation reports or corrective action records you have prepared
WHS training, induction or consultation records you have coordinated
Compliance audits or inspection records you have conducted
Records showing you have liaised with regulators, management or workers on WHS matters
WHS reporting, data analysis or performance monitoring records you have produced
Records showing you have implemented WHS legislative or regulatory requirements

Working Photos & Videos

Photos taken in a real workplace showing you coordinating WHS activities
You clearly visible carrying out WHS practitioner tasks in a professional setting
Videos recorded on site showing you performing WHS coordination tasks
Each video approximately 90-120 seconds long

[NB: RTO might ask for more evidences based on qualification requirements]

Labor Opportunity in Australian Industry

42,000Employed

42Median Age

2,600Annual Employment Growth

Ref: Jobs and Skills Australia (Employed, Median Age, Annual Employment Growth)

Industry Average Salary

$2,284Median per week

$118,768Yearly income

Ref: Jobs and Skills Australia (Median per week, Yearly income)

How It Works

Once your Student Agreement is signed and your initial payment is confirmed, your RPL journey begins — here's what to expect at each stage.

Collect Your Evidence

Using your personalised checklist, gather evidence that demonstrates your skills and experience. This may include employment records, certificates, photos, videos, or supervisor references. Your Navigator will guide you every step of the way.

Receive Your Enrolment & RPL Docs

We'll send your Enrolment Form and LLN Assessment to complete first. Following that, you'll receive your SelfAssessment Form and Third-Party Verification Form to work through carefully before moving to the next step.

Submit Your Completed Forms

Complete and sign all required forms, then return them along with your full evidence portfolio. Ensure every section is filled in, all signatures are included, and all supporting documents are attached before submitting.

Assessment and Competency Review

Your RTO Assessor will review and map your evidence against the required unit competencies. Where further clarification is needed, a competency conversation will be conducted to confirm your knowledge and skills.

Outcome Issued

Once assessed as competent across all required units, the RTO will formally issue your certificate or Statement of Attainment. Your real-world experience is now officially recognised as a nationally accredited qualification.

Disclaimer: ATSR is a facilitator of RPL. Qualifications are issued by our partner Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) upon successful assessment.

Payment & Refund

Personalised quote after your consultation

Pricing based on your individual advised pathway

RTO name and all payment options included

No payment until you've accepted your quote

Refunds available in line with our policy

Payment options

✦ 4 interest-free instalments available

Debit / Credit Card

Bank Transfer

Payment Options

Your fees are confirmed before you commit — no surprises.

After your initial consultation, you'll receive a personalised quote that includes your total fee based on your individual advised pathway, the name of the assessing RTO, and all available payment options. No payment is required until you've reviewed and accepted your quote.

Refund Policy

We're committed to your outcome — and we back that with our refund policy.

Our navigators support you through the process to help ensure your portfolio meets the RTO's requirements before it's submitted. If the RTO finds your application ineligible after portfolio submission, you may be entitled to a refund of fees paid to ATSR, in accordance with our and the RTO's refund policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get the Diploma of Work Health and Safety through RPL without full-time study?

Yes, RPL lets your existing WHS experience be formally assessed against the requirements of the BSB51319 Diploma. A partner RTO reviews your evidence and carries out the assessment needed to confirm your skills meet the national standard.

What kind of evidence do I need for RPL in work health and safety?

It comes down to real workplace evidence, not a set number of years. WHS management plans, policies or procedures you've developed or maintained, risk assessments or hazard management records you've completed, and incident investigation reports or corrective action records all help build a clear picture of your WHS work.

Is an RPL Diploma of Work Health and Safety the same as one earned through full-time training?

Yes, it's the exact same AQF-registered Diploma, issued by an ASQA-registered RTO, whichever pathway was used to get it. RPL recognises the WHS skills you've already built, rather than being a different or lesser credential.

Does this qualification let me work as a WHS or safety officer?

It's built around the Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner role, covering coordinating and maintaining a WHS program across a wide range of WHS contexts. That reflects the kind of broad safety-coordination work the qualification is designed to formally recognise.

Secure your status as a certified WHS practitioner today

Turn your work health and safety experience into a nationally recognised Diploma qualification.