Safety Inspector
OSCA 312234·ANZSCO 312611
4,100
16.6%
20.7%
48 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Safety Inspector is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.
Courses linked to this job include Certificate IV in Lifting Equipment Testing and Inspection, Certificate IV in Simulator Maintenance, Diploma of Work Health and Safety, and Certificate III in Work Health and Safety.
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About this career
Inspects machines, equipment, working conditions and public places to ensure compliance with government and industry standards and regulations in relation to work health and safety.
What they typically do
- Examines equipment specifications, and inspects and tests machines, equipment and clothing to monitor and enforce compliance with safety standards and serviceability
- Inspects factories and other work sites to ensure compliance with government and industry standards and regulations
- Investigates workplace accidents, incidents and complaints related to workplace health and safety
- Assists in conducting safety meetings and campaigns, and organising training in general safety principles, in keeping with regulations
- Advises organisations on ways to comply with work health and safety legislative and regulatory requirements
- May issue notices to enforce immediate compliance under work health and safety legislation and if necessary, impose penalties or recommend prosecutions for breaches
Where they work
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Safety Inspector.
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Certificate IV in Lifting Equipment Testing and Inspection
11148NAT · AQF 4 · 0 providers
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Certificate IV in Simulator Maintenance
DEF40520 · AQF 4 · 1 providers
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Diploma of Work Health and Safety
BSB51319 · AQF 5 · 164 providers
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Certificate III in Work Health and Safety
BSB30719 · AQF 3 · 54 providers
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Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
BSB41419 · AQF 4 · 387 providers
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Course in Swimming Pool Safety Inspections
11067NAT · 4 providers
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Certificate IV in Electrical Inspection
22653VIC · AQF 4 · 0 providers
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Certificate IV in Surface Extraction Operations
RII40120 · AQF 4 · 25 providers
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Certificate IV in Surface Coal Mining (Open Cut Examiner)
RII40226 · AQF 4 · 20 providers