Health and Safety Representative (HSR) Initial Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Training Course

Holder
Health and Safety Representative (HSR) Initial Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Training Course

Duration

5 days

Schedule

JUST RELEASED - 2025 Course Dates 

Colac:

Tuesday 4 February - Tuesday 4 March 2025

Warrnambool:

Tuesday 29 April - Tuesday 27 May 2025

Hamilton:

Day 1 - Monday 23rd June 2025

Day 2 - Tuesday 24th June 2025

Day 3 - Monday 30th June 2025

Day 4 - Monday 7th July 2025

Day 5 - Tuesday 8th July 2025

Course Times: Once a week on specified day from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm 

Please 'Register your Interest' to be notified of more upcoming dates as they are published.

Students must attend all 5 days (within a 6 month period) to complete the course.

What You Learn

The learning outcomes of this initial course are:

- 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 holders

- Issuing a Provisional Improvement Notice (PIN) and directing the cessation of work.

What You Get

The aim of this WorkSafe-approved training course is to provide HSRs and Deputy HSRs with the knowledge, skills and confidence to exercise their powers for the purpose of representing members of  their designated work group 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.

By participating and completing the 5 days of training, within a 6-month period, you will be issued a Certificate of Attendance.

Copy of the OHS Act and Folder of Course resources for use during the course and you keep these for your future reference.

A Certificate of Attendance is issued within ten days of completion of the course. Participants will need to complete seven (7) hours training per day, (excluding breaks), over five (5) days (sequentially delivered) of course completion within a six (6) month period of course commencement.

Materials to Bring

Pen and paper

Dress Code

Neat Casual 

Dates

Date
Location
Places Remaining
Date 04 Feb 09:00 AM to 04 Mar 05:00 PM
Location
South West TAFE Colac Campus - 95 Bromfield Street, Colac 3250
Places Remaining
13
Date 29 Apr 09:00 AM to 27 May 05:00 PM
Location
South West TAFE - Warrnambool Campus, 197/202 Timor St, Warrnambool VIC 3280, Australia
Places Remaining
14
Date 23 Jun 09:00 AM to 08 Jul 05:00 PM
Location
South West TAFE - Hamilton Campus, 200 Ballarat Rd, Hamilton VIC 3300, Australia
Places Remaining
20

Description

This Worksafe developed course is an interactive adult learning experience and does not require assessments to be completed.Under the OHS Act 2004 (section 67), all elected HSRs and deputy HSRs are entitled to undertake WorkSafe Victoria-approved HSR initial OHS training and choose their course in consultation with their employer. SWTAFE is approved by WorkSafe to deliver the HSR Initial OHS Training Course.

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 onpaid 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.

Whilst the primary audicence for this course is HSR Representatives - Managers and Supervisors are also welcome to attend and would benefit from understanding the HSR roles, responsibilities, powers and entitlements. 

Student Support

At South West TAFE we’re here to help you complete your studies happily and successfully.

From the moment you start thinking about course options until you finish, you’ll have access to a range of student support options, covering enrolment, education, social and personal issues, including:

  • Education Pathway Officers who can help you with information sessions, fee payment options, TAFE and university pathways, career pathways and campus tours

  • A DHHS registered Disability Support Team

  • Koorie Liaison Officer

  • Student Wellbeing Officer supporting your personal and social needs

  • Library and Research Centre

  • Bookshop supplying a range of textbooks and stationery

  • Student Learning Support including literacy and numeracy