HSR Initial OHS Training Course

Overview

This WorkSafe Victoria approved training course will help a Health & Safety Representative (HSR) to understand and exercise their powers effectively. This training equips HSRs with the confidence, skills and knowledge to represent their co-workers and to help make their workplace safer. 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. This course is for those who are employed in Victoria only.

Under the Victorian OHS Act 2004 (section 67) all elected HSRs and Deputy HSRs are entitled to undertake a WorkSafe Victoria approved OHS training course and choose their training course in consultation with their employer. HSRs are also entitled to attend a one-day refresher course each year during their term of office.

Where and When

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Please note: We reserve the right to close course intakes early. Many courses have limited places and high demand. Early applications are recommended. We reserve the right to cancel intakes and courses if there are insufficient student numbers.

Duration

5 sessions

Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this course. PLEASE NOTE: Each day is mandatory. If you are unable to attend a particular day, you will be required to make-up the same class within a six-month period.

Assessment

Participants are not required to undertake a formal assessment for this HSR course.

Other Information

Please be advised this course is a non-accredited training program and all units are Wodonga TAFE's internal codes of reference only.

Under the Victorian OHS Act 2004 (section 67) all elected HSRs and Deputy HSRs are entitled to undertake WorkSafe Victoria approved OHS training for HSRs and choose their training course in consultation with their employer. Wodonga TAFE is approved to deliver the HSR Initial OHS Training Course on behalf of WorkSafe Victoria.

Full five day attendance is compulsory. Make up days will only be permitted: 1. upon receipt of a doctor's certificate, 2. under extreme personal circumstances (documented). Make-up days will be considered where appropriate and upon availability of places. Employers will be advised of employees who were absent and on which day of the course. Make-up days must be completed within 6 months of missed day.

Careers and Futures Expo

Join us from 3 pm - 7 pm on Thursday 27 August for our Careers and Futures Expo.

Held on our Mc Koy St Campus, our teachers and course information experts will be on site to answer all of your course related questions and help you to navigate the enrolment process.

Explore our campus and training facilities, connect with local businesses and industry professionals to gain valuable insight into real-world career pathways.

Registration is free, learn more here - Expo information and registration

Skills Developed

• Interpreting the occupational health and safety legislative framework and its relationship to the HSR
• Identifying key parties and their legislative obligations and duties
• Establishing representation in the workplace
• Participating in consultation and issue resolution
• Represent designated work group members in any OHS risk management process undertaken by the appropriate duty holder/s
• Issuing a Provisional Improvement Notice (PIN) and directing cessation of work

Certification

By successfully completing this course you will receive a certificate of attendance, approved by WorkSafe Victoria.

Compulsory Units

Fees

Fees Additional Information

The student tuition fees published are indicative only and can be subject to change given individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.

How To Apply

Applying for a course at Wodonga TAFE is a simple 4-5 step process. You can learn more here: Understanding the application process

Select a location to view course offerings and apply.

If the Apply Now button is not visible, submit an enquiry and we'll let you know when course applications open.

Please note: We reserve the right to close course intakes early. Many courses have limited places and high demand. Early applications are recommended. We reserve the right to cancel intakes and courses if there are insufficient student numbers.