An Authorised Representative of a Registered Employee Organisation (ARREO) permit gives union organisers another way to address workplace health and safety issues head-on.
Under the Victorian OHS Act, a Health and Safety Representative (HSR) can seek help from any person - this can include another HSR, a workplace colleague, or a person with sufficient knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) from outside the workplace, for example, an authorised representative of a registered employee organisation (ARREO).
To obtain an ARREO entry permit from the Magistrates’ Court, you must first complete a WorkSafe-approved ARREO training course.
The Victorian Trades Hall Council (VTHC) is an approved provider of this training.
More information about ARREOs is available here.
What you’ll gain:
By the end of this course, union officials will have:
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A solid understanding of the Victorian OHS Act
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The certification required to apply for an ARREO entry permit
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Practical skills to address workplace health and safety concerns
Course details:
Dates:
- Part A: Thursday 30 October - Friday 31 October 2025 (2 days)
- Part B: Thursday 6 November - Friday 7 November 2025 (2 days)
Time: 9am - 5pm
Location:
- Part A: ANMF, 535 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- Part B: VTHC, 2 Lygon Street, Carlton South VIC 3053
Cost:
- $550+ GST for part A
- $550 + GST for part B
Recognised Prior Learning:
If participants have completed the WorkSafe-approved HSR Initial OHS training course within the last 5 years they may be eligible to apply for Recognised Prior Learning and to complete only part B of the ARREO training course. Please register and email [email protected] to discuss.
RSVP with the form below.
Please note: Courses require a minimum number of participants to proceed. Course participants enrolled in courses will be notified of cancellation if necessary and will be contacted to re-schedule.