Program Overview

Occupational Health and Safety Leadership Short Course

The Occupational Health and Safety Leadership short course is designed for leaders who wish to acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to oversee an organisation's management of occupational health and safety risks. This ASQA-accredited short course will teach participants how to lead all stages of the risk management lifecycle.

Course Details

• Nationally accredited qualification
• 30 hours in duration
• Online program with flexible start dates

Learning Outcomes

Participants will learn how to:

• Facilitate identifying occupational health and safety risk management requirements
• Lead effective risk assessment strategies and practices
• Lead practical risk controls suited to the organisational environment and requirements
• Drive risk management evaluation practices according to the organisation’s WHS management system
• Apply effective stakeholder communication and interpersonal skills to risk management

How You'll Learn

Expect to spend 15 hours studying online and another 15 hours undertaking work-integrated learning to practice implementing skills and gathering assessment evidence.

Assessment

Assessments include online quizzes and a skills portfolio assessment.

Entry Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years working in any industry
• Access to a suitable workplace in either an employed or volunteer capacity
• Successful completion of Year 12, or equivalent

Resources and Support

• All UQ Skills programs require access to a computer with a Windows operating system, up-to-date versions of Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader, and a reliable internet connection
• 2026 UQ Skills Student Handbook (includes student support and guidance on fees, withdrawal, and other policy information)

Fees

• Full fee: $545

Units of Competency

• Lead WHS Risk Management | BSBWHS513

Recognition of Prior Learning

If you have recent work experience, you may be eligible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning.

Unique Student Identifier

You must provide a Unique Student Identifier (USI) before your enrolment can be accepted.