Health and Safety Representative Training Courses

Drug and Alcohol Testing Course

This Drug and Alcohol Testing Course unit describes the skills and knowledge required to confirm collection requirements, prepare client and equipment and collect specimens via urine and/or oral and breath testing following the special procedures that apply for drugs of abuse testing.

Construction Induction Training (White Card)

The Construction Induction Training (White Card) course involves the training of mandatory work health and safety skills required prior to undertaking construction work.

This course will help students identify the common construction hazards and gain understanding of basic risk control measures while learning the responds for any potential incidents and emergencies.

WorkSafe Victoria HSR Refresher OHS Training Course – Plant

The WorkSafe Victoria HSR Refresher is a WorkSafe-approved training course will assist the understanding of HSRs and Deputy HSRs in how they can effectively use their powers when participating in the identification, prevention and control of the risks associated with Plant (Machinery and Equipment).

Your Entitlement

Under section 67 of the Victorian Occupational Health and Safety Act (the OHS Act) 2004 an employer, if requested, must allow an elected HSR and elected deputy HSR to attend a WorkSafe-approved HSR Initial OHS Training Course on paid time, pay the cost of the course and any other associated costs. Section 67 also allows HSRs to choose the course in consultation with their employer.

WorkSafe Victoria HSR Initial OHS Training Course

The Health and Safety Representative Training is WorkSafe-approved training course will help an HSR and Deputy HSR understand and effectively exercise their powers, protections and entitlements under the OHS Act 2004. OHS training equips HSRs/DHSRs with the confidence, skills and knowledge to represent their designated work group and to help make their workplace safer.

Note: Although HSRs are the primary audience, managers, supervisors, health and safety committee members and anyone with an interest in health and safety may also benefit from attending this course.

Your Entitlement

Under section 67 of the Victorian Occupational Health and Safety Act (the OHS Act) 2004 an employer, if requested, must allow an elected HSR and elected deputy HSR to attend a WorkSafe-approved HSR Initial OHS Training Course on paid time, pay the cost of the course and any other associated costs. Section 67 also allows HSRs to choose the course in consultation with their employer.

WorkSafe Victoria HSR Refresher OHS Training Course – Work-related Stress

The WorkSafe Victoria HSR Refresher – Work-related Stress course is  WorkSafe-approved training course will help HSRs to understand and exercise their powers effectively. The training will provide HSRs with the confidence, skills and knowledge to represent their designated work group when raising health and safety concerns in relation to work-related stress. Although HSRs/Deputy HSRs are the primary audience, managers, supervisors, health and safety committee members may also benefit from attending this course.

Your Entitlement

Under section 67 of the Victorian Occupational Health and Safety Act (the OHS Act) 2004 an employer, if requested, must allow an elected HSR and elected deputy HSR to attend a WorkSafe-approved HSR Initial OHS Training Course on paid time, pay the cost of the course and any other associated costs. Section 67 also allows HSRs to choose the course in consultation with their employer.

WorkSafe Victoria HSR Refresher OHS Training Course – Work-related Violence

The  WorkSafe Victoria HSR Refresher OHS Training Course – Work-related Violence is a WorkSafe-approved training course will help HSRs to understand and exercise their powers effectively. The training will provide HSRs with the confidence, skills and knowledge to represent their designated work group when raising health and safety concerns in relation to work-related stress. Although HSRs/Deputy HSRs are the primary audience, managers, supervisors, health and safety committee members may also benefit from attending this course.

Your Entitlement

Under section 67 of the Victorian Occupational Health and Safety Act (the OHS Act) 2004 an employer, if requested, must allow an elected HSR and elected deputy HSR to attend a WorkSafe-approved HSR Initial OHS Training Course on paid time, pay the cost of the course and any other associated costs. Section 67 also allows HSRs to choose the course in consultation with their employer.

NSW – Health and Safety Representative Initial Course

The Health and Safety Representative initial training course is designed for newly elected Health and Safety Representatives and Deputy Health and Safety Representatives in New South Wales, who have requested training.

This course provides the knowledge and understanding to allow participants to perform the role of a Health and Safety Representative in New South Wales.

The WHS Act 2011 entitles a HSR to attend a course of training in work health and safety after being elected, within 3 months of making their request to their PCBU. It is a requirement that employers allow the HSR time off work to attend training.

NSW – Health and Safety Representative Refresher Course

The Health and Safety Representatives in New South Wales are entitled to attend the refresher course every twelve months. This is commencing one year after the initial five-day course has been completed as per the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017 (NSW).

This refresher will provide the information and skills attained in the initial course assist HSRs to carry out their role and functions under the WHS legislation in their workplace.