NSW – Health and Safety Representative Initial Course

NSW – Health and Safety Representative Initial Course

The Health and Safety Representative 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.

Duration: 5 Days
Cost (pp): $850
Location: Contact TAA directly for details on training location
Delivery Method: Classroom based learning (face to face)
Assessment Type: N/A
Outcome:

Statement of Attendance:

  • SafeWork NSW Health and Safety Representative Training
TAA Admission Requirements:
  • Provide valid ID (e.g. Driver’s Licence, passport) to the trainer on the morning of day 1 of training.
  • TAA requires all students to be 18 years of age or older.
When does the course expire: This course does not expire, as refreshers are optional to attend. All refreshers can be completed through Training Ahead Australia.
What to bring and wear:

Please attend in smart casual clothing.

Please ensure you were enclosed shoes.



Additional Information

Learning Objectives (LO)

The Learning Objectives of the initial course are:

  • WHS Act 2011 legislative framework overview
  • Duties and responsibilities of various parties under the legislation
  • Key WHS terminology
  • Establishing representation in the workplace
  • The role of SafeWork NSW and penalties for non‐compliance
  • Using negotiation, conflict resolution, communication, and problems-solving abilities and strategies in the capacity of an HSR to advocate for a team of workers and address workplace health and safety (WHS) concerns
  • Incident notification and investigation
  • Issuing Provisional Improvement Notices (PINs) and directing unsafe work to cease
  • The entitlements, rights and protections of an elected HSR and Safety Committees
  • Identifying hazards and risks and how controls can be used to have hazards minimised or eliminated
  • Effective consultation in the workplace on work health and safety issues
  • Monitoring PCBUs’ management of work health and safety
ID to Bring

You are required to bring photo ID, ideally, one of the following two types:

  • Australian Drivers Licence
  • Passport
Approved Provider

Training Ahead Australia is a SafeWork NSW approved training provider for this course.

Refreshers

All refreshers can be completed through Training Ahead Australia.

How to book

You can book via the following:

  • Online at www.trainingahead.com.au
  • Email: bookings@trainigahead.com.au
  • Phone: 1300 355 900

Upcoming courses

NSW – Health and Safety Representative Initial Course
Start End Date Cost
25/11/2024 29/11/2024 $850.00
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