OEA Course
BSB51319
Diploma of Work Health and Safety
Lead WHS at the highest level.
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The senior-level WHS qualification — bundled with prerequisite units so you can step straight into the lead role.
- →Includes prerequisite units bundle
- →Nationally accredited
- →Risk, incident & compliance frameworks
- →Senior WHS pathway
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Overview
What you'll actually learn.
Expertise in Work Health and Safety is highly valued in Australian organisations. The ability to assess and minimise risks and hazards saves lives and keeps companies and government departments compliant with their legal obligations.
BSB51319 Diploma of Work Health and Safety can take your WHS career to the next level. You'll gain the confidence to manage and implement WHS policy and regulation, and apply substantial knowledge and well-developed skills across many WHS contexts.
It's currently one of the most in-demand courses in Australia. Graduates from Cert IV WHS, senior staff seeking formal recognition, and workers in high-risk industries all rely on it. This bundle includes the 5 prerequisite units required prior to enrolment.
- →WHS consultation and participation processes
- →WHS risks, hazards and management systems
- →Workplace incident management and response
- →Emergency procedures and risk management tools
- →WHS compliance and laws
Career Outcomes
Roles graduates step into.
Safety Officer
AUD $70k – $90k
Develops and implements workplace safety policy; conducts risk assessments.
Occupational Health & Safety Advisor
AUD $80k – $110k
Advises organisations on H&S; runs audits and training.
Safety Coordinator
AUD $60k – $90k
Coordinates the H&S activities of an organisation.
Environmental Health & Safety Manager
AUD $90k – $150k
Manages the EHS program and regulatory compliance.
Safety Manager
AUD $100k – $160k
Owns end-to-end safety program management and team leadership.
Please note these are estimates — salary ranges vary by company, region, industry and individual qualifications. Research conducted by eflr Group.
Student Reviews
Real students. Real results.
"The most practical online course I've ever done. Self-paced worked perfectly around my full-time job and the support team actually responded within hours."
Sarah M.
Diploma graduate
"Switched careers within 6 months of finishing. The content is current, the assessments make you think, and the qualification opened real doors."
James K.
Business owner
"I've done short courses everywhere — this was different. Real frameworks, real templates, real outcomes. Worth every cent."
Priya R.
Marketing professional
"I was nervous about studying online again. The trainers made it so easy. Clear modules, no fluff, and you finish each unit knowing exactly what to do next."
Tom H.
Career changer
"Nationally accredited and genuinely useful. I used what I learned in my interviews and landed the role I wanted."
Amelia W.
Recent graduate
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FAQ
Got questions?
Everything you need to know before you enrol. Still unsure? Get in touch with our team.
Yes — BSB51319 is the senior-level WHS qualification, designed for WHS Managers, Advisors and Coordinators leading the function across an organisation.
The Diploma requires foundational WHS units to be completed first. We bundle them in so you get a complete pathway in one enrolment — no surprises, no extra courses.
WHS risk management, incident response, consultation and participation, hazard identification, compliance with the Work Health and Safety Act, return-to-work and contractor management.
Yes. Graduates step into WHS Manager, HSE Manager, Safety Advisor and Compliance roles across construction, manufacturing, healthcare and corporate environments.
Yes. The content is built around current Australian WHS legislation and high-risk industry expectations, so it's directly applicable to construction, mining, logistics and similar sectors.
Most students complete the Diploma plus prerequisite units within 9–12 months of self-paced study, with trainer support available throughout.