Nationally recognised training
VET qualifications are nationally recognised and regulated, ensuring all courses meet rigorous standards for quality, relevance, and compliance with industry requirements.
Get job-ready
Graduate with the skills you need to start working right away. Build the practical skills and industry knowledge needed to enter the workforce with confidence.
Financial support
Government funding may be available for eligible students. Funding is available for vocational education courses that meet skills shortages on a state level.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for VET courses include both national standards and additional criteria set by individual Registered Training Organisations (RTOs).
It’s important to review these requirements for each course provider to ensure you meet all necessary prerequisites before applying.
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- Additional entry requirements are set by individual course providers
Course fees
Course fees vary depending on the course provider.
Government funding may be available to Australian citizens or permanent residents. Eligibility depends on your location, employment status, and whether the course and provider are approved for funding.
- VIC Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the VIC Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
- NSW Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the NSW Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
- SA Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the SA Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
- WA Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the WA Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
Career opportunities
The Diploma of Work Health and Safety will prepare you for the following roles.
Work Health and Safety Officer
Work Health and Safety Officers (also known as WHSOs) identify workplace hazards and safety issues. They assess the level of risk to the organisati...
Operational Risk Manager
Operational Risk Managers identify risks and threats to an organisation’s operations, workforce, production, and service output. They develop opera...
Chief Warden
A Chief Warden leads a workplace’s response to emergency situations such as fires. You’ll arrange emergency preparations such as evacuations, staff...
Safety Officer
A Safety Officer ensures that workplaces adhere to health and safety regulations to prevent accidents and injuries. You might work in various indus...
Industrial Hygienist
An Industrial Hygienist identifies and assesses workplace hazards that may affect employee health and safety. You might work in various industries...
Safety Consultant
A Safety Consultant assesses and improves safety practices within organisations to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. You might...
Health Consultant
A Health Consultant advises organisations and individuals on improving health practices and systems. You might work with healthcare facilities, cor...
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