Health and Safety Representative (HSR) and Safety Committee Training
Safe Work NSW Approved Training Provider: RTO800593CD25
Accredited through SafeWork NSW, the Health and Safety Representative (HSR) course has been developed for health and safety representatives to provide HSRs with the skills necessary to fulfil the role of a Health and Safety Representative (HSR) in NSW.
We offer the Initial 5-day course for new HSRs or the 1-day refresher course, face-to-face, online and in-house course formats.
Legislation
Work Health and Safety Act 2011, section 72 and Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017, clause 21 provides entitlements for Health and Safety Representatives to attend SafeWork NSW approved training courses.
Who should attend
Individuals who are elected to the role of, or wish to be, a health and safety representative. The course is also suited to those who want to understand the legislation, consultation process and the role of HSRs.
What you will learn
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The WHS legislative framework and key terminology
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Legislative obligations and duties
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The role of SafeWork NSW
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The role of HSR in the workplace
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Conducting WHS consultation in the workplace
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Role of HSRs and committees including entitlements and protections
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Requirements of a safety management system
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Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
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Using consultation to resolve WHS issues
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Practical exercises
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Incident notification and investigation
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Issuing Provisional Improvement Notices (PINs) and cease work orders
Evidence of Identity (EOI)
Evidence of identity must be provided on day 1 of the course that includes full name, photo and signature. A drivers' licence or passport is a valid form of identity. If enrolling in the 1-day refresher course, evidence of previous course completion plus EOI is required before commencement of the course.
Credential issued
Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a Certificate of Attendance within 10 working days of completing the course.
National Unit of Competency
Upon successful completion of the 5-Day Initial Work Health and Safety Representative (HSR) course and subsequence online assessments, students will be issued with a Statement of Attainment:
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BSBWHS412 Assist with workplace compliance with WHS laws
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BSBWHS414 Contribute to WHS risk management
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BSBWHS416 Contribute to workplace incident response
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BSBWHS413 Contribute to implementation and maintenance of WHS consultation and participation processes.
These 4 units of competency can count towards a Certificate IV in Work, Health and Safety if you chose to further your studies.
Orana Skills Centre are in a working partnership with Training Education and Management Services (TEAMS) RTO 91852 who will be the issuer of Academic Transcripts and Qualifications, which means we can provide Nationally Accredited Training.
Course delivery
This course is delivered both online via Zoom and face-to-face through classroom-based training, desktop scenarios, and practical exercises.
Duration
Initial HSR Course - 5-days
HSR Refresher Course - 1-day
Information and Resources
Jessica Urquhart is approved by SafeWork NSW to deliver the Health and Safety (HSR) Representative Course in NSW (RTO800593).
Upcoming Health and Safety Representative (HSR) and Safety Committee Courses in Dubbo NSW
Approved Training Provider: RTO800593CD25
