The Diploma of Work Health and Safety (BSB51319) is a nationally recognised AQF Level 5 qualification — the senior WHS credential for safety managers, WHS coordinators and advisors who lead risk management and safety systems. If you already manage work health and safety at work, 3CIR can recognise that experience through Recognition of Prior Learning — awarding your Diploma of WHS online, with no exams or classes, for a fixed $1,350 all-inclusive (GST-free), usually within 4–8 weeks.
The Diploma of Work Health and Safety (BSB51319) is the nationally recognised AQF Level 5 qualification for people who lead and coordinate workplace safety — leading WHS risk management, investigating incidents, and developing and maintaining WHS management systems. It's the senior step up from the Cert IV, and the credential many employers require for WHS manager and coordinator roles.
Where the Cert IV proves you can apply WHS, the Diploma proves you can lead it — designing, implementing and maintaining safety systems across an organisation.
It covers leading WHS risk management, incident response, WHS management systems, risk-tool development and managing consultation — the work of a WHS manager.
A genuine AQF Level 5 qualification on your USI transcript — the same testamur whether earned by study or RPL, recognised in every state and territory.
You'll also see this qualification called the Diploma of WHS, Diploma of OHS or Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety — they all refer to the same nationally recognised BSB51319. It's built around five core units (leading WHS risk management, leading incident response, developing WHS management systems, leading risk-tool development and managing WHS consultation) plus five electives in areas such as psychological health and safety, hazardous chemicals, ergonomics or WHS auditing. Entry usually requires the Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (BSB41419) core units or equivalent competencies — and through RPL, that equivalence can be demonstrated by your WHS management experience. If you've already got your Cert IV in WHS (or equivalent experience), you may be ready for the Diploma now. See the full 10-unit breakdown on the BSB51319 course page.
Recognition of Prior Learning is completed entirely online — no campus, no timetable, no exams. You prove the WHS leadership skills you already use at work, and we assess them against all 10 units of BSB51319.
Tell us about your WHS management, risk and safety-systems experience. We confirm your eligibility for the Diploma of WHS — at no cost.
⏱ 2 minutes · 100% freeUpload WHS management system documents, risk registers, incident investigations, audit reports and consultation records. Your assessor maps it to the units.
📋 Fully supported, onlineYour BSB51319 Diploma is assessed and issued — digital copy emailed, hard copy posted, recorded on your USI transcript.
🎓 Typically 4–8 weeksNo exams. No assignments. No time away from leading your team. Learn more about how Recognition of Prior Learning works.
One fixed, all-inclusive, GST-free price through RPL — no enrolment fees, no per-unit charges, no surprises.
| What you compare | Diploma via RPL (3CIR) | Traditional Study |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | $1,350 all-inclusive | $5,000 – $15,000+ |
| Time to qualify | 4 – 8 weeks (typical) | 12 – 18 months |
| What you pay for | Assessment of your skills | Full tuition & coursework |
| Exams & assignments | None | Required |
| Study around your job | Yes — 100% online | Often timetabled |
| National recognition (AQF 5) | Yes — identical | Yes |
Yes. BSB51319 is a formal, government-regulated AQF Level 5 qualification — identical in standing whether earned through RPL or classroom study.
For many employers, the Diploma of WHS is the minimum qualification for WHS manager and coordinator positions across construction, mining, healthcare, government and transport.
RPL is not a shortcut to a lesser qualification. You're assessed against the exact same 10 units a classroom student completes — you simply prove you already meet them.
Training and assessment are delivered under a third-party arrangement with Asset College (RTO #31718), so your Diploma is issued by a Registered Training Organisation and verifiable on your USI.
Your qualification is recorded against your Unique Student Identifier, can be independently verified at any time, doesn't expire, and travels with you for your whole career.
BSB51319 is the credential employers ask for in senior safety roles. It's the formal proof behind job titles like these:
WHS leadership skills are in demand across construction, mining and resources, manufacturing, healthcare and aged care, transport and government. Explore the field on our Work Health and Safety careers & insights page, or browse the full Work Health and Safety course category.
A one-off $1,350 qualification sits against the senior safety roles the Diploma unlocks — and WHS leadership is among the best-paid roles in the discipline.
Salary figures are indicative averages from Australian job-market sources (SEEK, PayScale, Glassdoor and talent.com, 2026) and vary by role, industry, experience and location. They indicate typical earnings for the occupation, not a guarantee of individual income or a promise of employment.
Real reviews from safety professionals who turned their experience into a nationally recognised qualification with 3CIR.
Through RPL with 3CIR, the Diploma of Work Health and Safety costs a fixed $1,350 — all-inclusive and GST-free, with the current 10% discount applied. That single price covers your full assessment, dedicated assessor support, evidence guidance and certificate issuance, with no enrolment fees and no per-unit charges. Flexible payment is available: four fortnightly instalments with Afterpay, Klarna or Zip, or weekly direct debits (around $26 a week) over 12 months with DebitSuccess or GoCardless.
Yes. With RPL the entire process is completed online — there's no campus, no timetable and no exams. You submit a short online assessment, then upload evidence of your WHS management experience for your assessor to map against the 10 units of BSB51319. If you'd prefer structured online study instead of RPL, that pathway is also available; otherwise RPL is the fastest way to get qualified online from your existing experience.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process — not a course — that converts your existing WHS leadership and safety-systems experience into the nationally recognised BSB51319 Diploma. A qualified assessor compares evidence of what you already do at work against the units of competency. Where your experience meets the standard, you're awarded the qualification without repeating learning you've already gained on the job. Learn more about how RPL works.
Most applicants receive their Diploma of Work Health and Safety within four to eight weeks. The timeframe depends mainly on how quickly you can gather evidence — and most WHS managers already have much of it in safety management system documents, risk registers, incident investigations and audit reports. The free assessment takes about two minutes and our team responds within 24–48 hours. There are no terms, classes or exams to wait for.
Entry to BSB51319 usually requires the Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (BSB41419) core units, or equivalent competencies. Through RPL, that equivalence can be demonstrated by your WHS management experience rather than a prior certificate — your assessor will confirm during the free assessment. If you don't yet hold the Cert IV, you can also have it recognised through RPL first; see our Cert IV in Work Health and Safety page.
Yes. BSB51319 is an AQF Level 5 qualification issued under Asset College (RTO #31718) and regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). It appears on your USI transcript and is recognised by employers, regulators and industry bodies across every state and territory. For many employers it's the minimum credential for senior WHS management roles, and a Diploma earned through RPL carries identical standing to one earned through study.
Yes — they refer to the same qualification. "WHS" (Work Health and Safety) is the current national term under the model WHS laws, while "OHS" (Occupational Health and Safety) is the older name still used in some workplaces and in Victoria. Whether you've seen it advertised as a Diploma of WHS, Diploma of OHS or Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety, BSB51319 is the nationally recognised qualification.
BSB51319 is made up of 10 units — five core and five electives. The five core units cover leading WHS risk management, leading WHS incident response, developing and maintaining WHS management systems, leading the development of WHS risk-management tools, and managing WHS consultation. The electives let you specialise in areas such as psychological health and safety, hazardous chemicals, ergonomics or WHS auditing. See the full list on the BSB51319 course page or on training.gov.au.
The Diploma supports senior roles such as WHS manager, WHS coordinator, safety manager, HSE manager, senior WHS advisor, safety systems lead and risk and compliance manager. WHS leadership skills are in demand across construction, mining and resources, manufacturing, healthcare and aged care, transport and government.
Start with the free RPL assessment — it takes a couple of minutes, there's no obligation, and it confirms your eligibility and exact price. You can begin online, call us 24/7 on 1300 517 039, text 0429 774 862, email info@3cir.com, contact us here, or chat with us using the 24/7 online assistant. Our team responds within 24–48 hours.
Find out in minutes whether your WHS management experience qualifies you for BSB51319 — free, online, no obligation.
The Diploma of Work Health and Safety (BSB51319) is a nationally recognised Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level 5 qualification for professionals who coordinate and lead work health and safety in an organisation. Also known as the Diploma of WHS or Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), it comprises 10 units of competency — five core and five electives — covering leading WHS risk management, incident response, WHS management systems, risk-tool development and consultation. Entry generally requires the Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (BSB41419) core units or equivalent competencies, which can be demonstrated through experience via RPL. With 3CIR, the Diploma of Work Health and Safety is available through RPL online for a fixed, all-inclusive, GST-free fee of $1,350, typically completed within four to eight weeks. It is issued under Asset College (RTO 31718), regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA), and holds the same standing as the equivalent qualification earned through study.