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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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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.

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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

Construction

Operational Level

Don’t see your exact role? That’s okay—we assess your responsibilities and experience, not just your job title.

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What Does Eligibility Mean?

Relevant work experience
Evidence of skills and knowledge
Nationally recognised qualifications

How RPL Works

Our streamlined RPL process turns your years of experience into a nationally recognised qualification—fast.

Start Your RPL Journey
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Check Eligibility

Complete a quick assessment to see if your experience matches our qualifications.

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Submit Evidence

Provide documentation of your work experience, skills, and achievements.

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Assessment Review

Our experienced assessors review your evidence against qualification requirements.

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Get Qualified

Our experienced assessors review your evidence against qualification requirements.

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

Qualification Overview

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

Get Started

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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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:

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Study Pathways

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What this qualification can lead to

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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.

Are RPL qualifications nationally recognised?

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.

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