Advanced Diploma of Work Health and Safety
BSB60619
Use your workplace health and safety expertise to secure a nationally recognised qualification through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Book a free appraisal with Churchill Education.
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Qualification Snapshot
A quick overview of what this qualification offers and who it's designed for.
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7-14 Day Turnaround
To formalise your qualification
$2200
Instalment plans available
Safety Executive Roles
Career outcome

Overview
The Advanced Diploma of Work Health and Safety BSB60619 reflects your ability to manage WHS activities, give strategic consideration to consulting and gain buy-in from stakeholders and other WHS professionals. Applicants in this qualification typically have the key responsibilities of a WHS leader at a senior level, from strategic planning and management to guiding best practice.
To enrol in the Advanced Diploma of Work Health and Safety, you must hold all the core units from the Diploma of Work Health and Safety or equivalent competencies.
Formalise your WHS experience with an official qualification through RPL—without any further study.
Is this qualification right for you?
This qualification is suited to WHS professionals in a role of responsibility who want a more formal recognition of their expertise.
Your Experience Snapshot
Apply for a free appraisal with Churchill Education if you’re experienced in implementing risk management strategies. These may address WHS risks and evaluate the overall performance of organisations in WHS, for instance. This also includes applying legislative frameworks for Work Health and Safety, such as interpreting legislation.
Who this is suitable for
WHS Consultants
WHS coordinators or representatives
Human Resource Management specialists
Safety inspectors or practitioners
Upper management professionals learning more about WHS responsibilities
Industries Commonly Eligible
Mining
Operational Level
Public Sector
Operational Level
Defence
Operational Level
Security and Risk
Operational Level
Police and Emergency Services
Operational Level
Waste Management and Recycling
Operational Level
Construction
Operational Level
Don’t see your exact role? That’s okay—we assess your responsibilities and experience, not just your job title.
How RPL Works
Our streamlined RPL process turns your years of experience into a nationally recognised qualification—fast.
Check Eligibility
Complete a quick assessment to see if your experience matches our qualifications.
Submit Evidence
Provide documentation of your work experience, skills, and achievements.
Assessment Review
Our experienced assessors review your evidence against qualification requirements.
Get Qualified
Our experienced assessors review your evidence against qualification requirements.
What Assessors Review
Read our complete RPL guide →→Assessors check documentation like work portfolios, position descriptions, reference letters, and training certificates to verify skills and qualifications.They also map experience by examining job roles, projects delivered, applied skills, and real-world problem-solving examples.
Units and Competencies
View the core and elective units this nationally recognised qualification comprises through Recognition of Prior Learning.
Require Qualification Structure
The Advanced Diploma of Work Health and Safety BSB60619 reflects the role of professionals with the skills to facilitate and maintain a WHS program. It’s suited to those with significant work health and safety skills and knowledge who wish to pursue further educational and/or employment opportunities, such as occupational health and safety practitioner or senior human resources generalist roles.
- 11 units total: 5 core units + 6 elective units
- Elective units are chosen in line with general industry requirements and best practices
BSBWHS612
Develop and implement a strategy to support a positive WHS culture
BSBWHS613
Evaluate the WHS performance of an organisation
BSBWHS614
Conduct a WHS audit under the guidance of a lead auditor
BSBWHS616
Apply safe design principles to control WHS risks
BSBWHS617
Apply ergonomics to manage WHS risks
BSBLDR602
Provide leadership across the organisation
BSBWHS521
Ensure a safe workplace for a work area
BSBPMG634
Facilitate stakeholder engagement
BSBSTR601
Manage innovation and continuous improvement
BSBWHS611
Develop and implement strategies that support work-related psychological health and safety
BSBWHS631
Apply occupational hygiene principles to manage WHS risks
- Creating the WHS framework for the organisation
- Strategic planning and management
- Guiding best practice
- Expect leadership abilities
As a business services pathway, the Advanced Diploma of Work Health and Safety formalises your existing WHS expertise, helping you pursue a career in the following pathways: WHS practitioner, HR practitioner, WHS manager and HSE manager. This can extend to senior HSE advisor roles
Additionally, upon recognising your skills through RPL, you may study further qualifications and your career paths in roles such as managing director, senior manager and conveyancing manager.
Job outcomes and salary insights
Understand the career and financial value this qualification can deliver.
$100,000 - $120,000
Typical Salary Range (Australia)
High
Industry Demand
Growing Across Multiple Sectors
Employment outlook
Salary data based on Australian Bureau of Statistics and industry sources. Individual outcomes may vary based on experience, location, and role.
Pricing
Pricing & Payment Options for Your RPL Qualifications
Standard Timeframes
Starts at
$1,095
Your appraisal is free. From there, our qualifications typically cost around half the price of traditional study - saving you both time and money.
- Certificate III: $1,095
- Certificate IV: $1,395
- Diploma: $1,895
- Advanced Diploma: $2,200
- Graduate Diploma: $3,600
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Payment Options
Getting your experience recognised should be accessible to everyone, but we know funding it isn’t always easy. That’s why we offer flexible payment options so cost doesn’t hold you back:
- Bank Transfer
- Credit Card
- Instalment Payment Plans
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Study Pathways
Equips you with practical WHS compliance and risk management skills for specialist safety and workplace protection roles.
Advanced Diploma of Work Health and Safety BSB60619 (You are here)
Advanced work health and safety expertise
Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership BSB80320
Specialised strategic leadership skills
What this qualification can lead to
Read our complete RPL guide→Gaining an Advanced Diploma of Work Health and Safety BSB60619 can lead to senior WHS managerial and project director roles across various occupations and industries. It supports your progression to more advanced WHS roles and senior safety management careers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about RPL and the Churchill Education process
Still have questions?
Our team is here to help. Get in touch and we will answer any questions you have about RPL.
Yes. Churchill Education is a registered training organisation, RTO:31430, meaning we are regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA), the Australian Government regulatory body for the VET sector.
The qualifications that we offer are nationally recognised, and issued under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Accordingly, they’re exactly the same as those granted by other educational institutions such as TAFE.
Yes, you may be able to gain the Advanced Diploma of Work Health and Safety BSB60619 through RPL if you already have relevant workplace experience and have completed all the core units from the Diploma of Work Health and Safety or equivalent competencies.
RPL is designed to assess the skills and knowledge you’ve already built on the job, so you don’t have to study what you already know. Most applicants begin with a free eligibility check with Churchill Education.
You usually need evidence that shows your WHS experience, responsibilities, and competency in practice. This may include:
- A CV
- Job descriptions
- Policies
- Reports
- Risk assessments
- Training records
- References
Churchill Education can help you identify suitable documents and guide you through the whole evidence collection process.
RPL for the Advanced Diploma of Work Health and Safety BSB60619 can often be completed within just 14 days. Or, with our VIP Churchill Priority Service, you can have them in just 7 days.
This is much faster than a traditional study pathway. The timeframe depends on how quickly you can provide your evidence and how closely your experience matches the qualification requirements.
Yes, you can apply for the Advanced Diploma of Work Health and Safety BSB60619 while working full-time. RPL is suited to experienced professionals because it uses the skills and knowledge you have already developed in the workplace, rather than requiring you to attend regular classes.
The Advanced Diploma of Work Health and Safety BSB60619 can support progression into senior WHS and safety leadership roles. Depending on your background, it may strengthen your position for roles involving:
- WHS strategy
- Compliance oversight
- Risk management
- Organisational safety leadership
This qualification is ideal for experienced WHS professionals, safety managers, advisors, and coordinators who have developed advanced work health and safety skills through their employment. RPL allows you to gain a nationally recognised qualification by having your existing knowledge and experience formally assessed.