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Orana Skills Centre

NSW Health and Safety Representative (HSR) training

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SafeWork NSW approved training that gives elected HSRs the skills and legal knowledge to represent their work group. Choose the 5-day initial course or the 1-day refresher, face to face, online or in-house. Safe Work NSW Approved Training Provider: RTO800593CD25.

Course overview

Accredited through SafeWork NSW, the Health and Safety Representative (HSR) course has been developed to give health and safety representatives the skills they need to fulfil the role of an HSR in NSW.

We offer the 5-day initial course for new HSRs and the 1-day refresher course, in face-to-face, online and in-house formats. We run regular courses at our training centre in Dubbo, with the option to dial in if you can't make it in person.

Enrol: 5-day initial training Enrol: 1-day refresher

Who should attend

People who have been elected as, or wish to become, a health and safety representative. The course also suits anyone who wants to understand the legislation, the consultation process and the role of HSRs.

What you will learn

  • The WHS legislative framework and key terminology
  • Legislative obligations and duties
  • The role of SafeWork NSW
  • The role of the HSR in the workplace
  • Conducting WHS consultation in the workplace
  • The role of HSRs and committees, including entitlements and protections
  • Requirements of a safety management system
  • Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
  • Using consultation to resolve WHS issues
  • Incident notification and investigation
  • Issuing provisional improvement notices (PINs) and cease work orders
  • Practical exercises

Course details

  • Duration: initial HSR course 5 days; HSR refresher course 1 day
  • Price: 5-day initial training $750; 1-day refresher $280
  • Delivery: online via Zoom, or face to face with classroom-based training, desktop scenarios and practical exercises
  • Credential issued: a Certificate of Attendance, issued within 10 working days of completing the course
  • Evidence of identity: you must provide evidence of identity on day 1 of the course showing your full name, photo and signature. A driver's licence or passport is a valid form of identity.
  • Refresher prerequisite: if you enrol in the 1-day refresher, you need evidence of previous course completion plus evidence of identity before the course starts.
  • Approval: Jessica Urquhart is approved by SafeWork NSW to deliver the Health and Safety Representative (HSR) Course in NSW (RTO800593).

In-house HSR training

Orana Skills Centre runs public and in-house 5-day and refresher courses for organisations, at a time that suits your workforce, at your workplace anywhere in NSW. Approved Training Provider: RTO800593CD25. Contact us to arrange a course.

What our students say

"Very informative but also accessible and interesting. I feel much more prepared to undertake the role of HSR after this package."

Samantha S, NSW

Information and resources

Training HSRs across your organisation?

We can run the initial or refresher course at your workplace, at a time that suits your rosters.

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Dates and booking

Choose a date and enrol online. Can’t make these dates, or want training for your team? Call us on 1800 231 173.

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