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Orana Skills Centre

G1, G8, G9 Supervisor

A two-day, face-to-face course in the skills a supervisor needs in operational roles in civil construction, coal mining, drilling, extractive and metalliferous mining. Also known as the G1, G8 and G9 Site Safety Supervisor's Course (formerly S1, S2, S3 or Supervisor S123).

About the course

This course gives you the skills and knowledge to perform the duties of a supervisor in operational roles in the civil construction, coal mining, drilling, extractive and metalliferous mining industries.

When you complete it, you will be able to:

  • Carry out, or assist in carrying out, risk assessment in the workplace
  • Participate in work health and safety investigations
  • Plan, prepare for and communicate using a range of methods, so that work activities are understood

Some industries recommend refresher training every 5 years.

Course details

  • Units of competency: RIIRIS301E Apply risk management processes; RIICOM301E Communicate information; RIIWHS301E Conduct safety and health investigations

  • Ways to complete it:

    Option Duration Price (GST free)
    Face-to-face 2 days face-to-face $795
    Refresher 1 day (8 hours) face-to-face $495
  • Delivery: delivered and assessed at Orana Skills Centre in Dubbo, or at your workplace or a facility you organise

  • Assessment: written and practical assessment tasks

  • Certificate renewal: no recommended renewal period applies to any of the three units

  • RTO: enrolment is with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. This course is delivered and assessed on behalf of Allens Training by Orana Skills Centre.

Entry requirements

To be eligible to enrol with Allens Training Pty Ltd you need:

  • The ability to read and write basic English and interpret workplace documentation, policies and procedures
  • The ability to communicate and use appropriate language and non-verbal features to give support, give instructions or request information
  • Basic computer skills to prepare and deliver a presentation or graphical report with a clear, concise structure and format

As part of enrolment you complete a self-evaluation against these core skills, so your trainer can understand any extra support you may need:

  • Learning: follow procedures, reflect on what you have learned and apply it to solve safety problems and improve communication.
  • Reading: read and understand workplace policies, procedures, risk forms and reports related to safety and communication.
  • Writing: clearly complete reports, records and forms using the right workplace language and information.
  • Oral communication: ask questions, share information and explain issues or instructions clearly and respectfully at work.
  • Numeracy: use basic numbers, times and dates to assess risks, report incidents and identify patterns or trends.

Assessment activities

Practical assessment

Investigate a health and safety concern, apply risk management and communicate information:

  • Complete an initial assessment and investigation form
  • Complete a risk management form
  • Complete a hazard and incident investigation report
  • Complete a toolbox talk

Participate in conflict resolution:

  • Complete conflict resolution meeting notes (meetings 1 and 2)

Conduct a health and safety investigation and apply risk management processes:

  • Complete an initial assessment and investigation form
  • Complete a risk management form
  • Complete a hazard and incident investigation report

Theory assessment

A written assessment of multiple-choice and short-answer questions.

Learner rights, responsibilities and support

Enrolment in this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. See the Allens Training student handbook for details of your rights and responsibilities, including complaints and appeals.

In-house G1, G8, G9 training

We run public and in-house G1, G8, G9 training for organisations, at a time that suits your workforce, at your workplace anywhere in NSW and Australia. Contact us to arrange a course.

Training supervisors on site?

We can deliver G1, G8, G9 at your workplace or a facility you organise.

Contact us

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.