Health and Safety Representative Initial Occupational Health and Safety Training Course
SC1HSRIN19
Health and Safety Representative Initial Occupational Health and Safety Training Course – SC1HSRIN19
Course Overview
This WorkSafe-approved course provides you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to represent your colleagues and help make your workplace safer.
Key learning objectives for this course include:
- Interpreting the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislative framework and its relationship to Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs)
- 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 the cessation of work
When you complete this course, you will receive a certificate of attendance.
The course is delivered one day per week over five consecutive weeks.
Course Dates & Times
Seymour - Wallis Street
16th July to 13th August - 9am to 5pm - 5 consecutive Tuesdays / 2019
Shepparton - Fryers Street
(S5) - 18th July to 15th August - 9am to 5pm - 5 consecutive Thursdays / 2019
22 Aug to 19 Sept - 9am to 5pm - 5 consecutive Thursdays / 2019
(S7) - 10th October to 7th November - 9am to 5pm - 5 consecutive Thursdays/ 2019
(S8) - 14 November to 12 December - 9am to 5pm - 5 consecutive Thursdays / 2019
Wangaratta - Tone Road
30th October to 27th November - 9am to 5pm - 5 consecutive Wednesdays / 2019
Entry Requirements
Under the OHS Act 2004 (section 67) all elected Health and Safety Representatives (HSR) and Deputy HSRs are entitled to undertake WorkSafe Victoria approved OHS training for HSRs and choose their course in consultation with their employer. 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.
Additional Information
Learning materials are provided
Learners should bring their own pen
Participants who complete the course will be provided a certificate of attendance and not a nationally recognised VET qualification.
Where to From Here
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Educational Support Services
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