Education Sector Specific HSR OHS Training

Under Section 67 of the OHS Act 2004, all elected Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) and Deputy HSRs are entitled to attend a WorkSafe Victoria-approved 5 Day HSR Initial OHS Training Course and a 1-Day HSR Refresher OHS Training Course each year they hold office, after completing the 5-Day HSR Initial Course.

HSRs have the right to:

• Choose the course, in consultation with their employer

• Attend on paid time

• Have the employer cover the course and associated costs

What the 5-day HSR Initial OHS course covers:

• The Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 and a HSRs role under the Act
• Identifying key parties and their legislative obligations and duties
• How to establish representation in the workplace
• How to participate in consultation and issue resolution
• How to representing Designated Work Group members in any OHS risk management process undertaken by the appropriate duty holder/s
• How to issue a Provisional Improvement Notice and direct the cessation of work

What the 1-day HSR Refresher OHS course covers:

• Key updates to the Victorian OHS 2004 Act, OHS Regulations 2017 and WorkSafe's compliance codes and guides
• Consultation, communication and problem-solving skills
• Hazard identification and control with a focus on either work-related stress or work-related gendered violence

With the exception of the Refresher OHS course on Work-Related Gendered Violence, these HSR OHS training courses are tailored for workers in the education sector, from early childhood education through to tertiary. HSRs and DHSRs working in early childhood education, primary, secondary, TAFE and universities are also eligible to take a general HSR OHS training course. Check out other courses and dates here.

Find out more about the Work-Related Gendered Violence Refresher course here.

Course details:

Time: 9am - 5pm
Duration:

• HSR Initial OHS Training Course: 5 days 
• HSR Refresher OHS Training Course: 1 day

Fee:

• HSR Initial OHS Training Course: $1200 + GST 
• HSR Refresher OHS Training Course: $450 + GST

Why choose a VTHC run HSR course?

Real expertise, not just theory
Learn from experienced trainers who’ve worked across industries and understand the real challenges HSRs face on the ground. This means practical strategies you can actually use, not just textbook knowledge.

Connect with WorkSafe Victoria
At our HSR Initial OHS courses you hear directly from a WorkSafe Victoria Inspector and build your understanding of how the regulator approaches safety in practice, so you can act with confidence in your role.

Ongoing support beyond the classroom
At our HSR Initial OHS courses you also hear from and are connected with VTHC’s OHS team. They provide ongoing advice, resources and support for HSRs after the course finishes.

Tools you’ll actually use
Refresher participants receive an annotated OHS Act, designed to help you quickly find and understand key sections. .

How to register:

Step 1: Click on the registration link for your chosen course and date below

Step 2: Complete registration page and submit

Step 3: Receive enrolment confirmation

TRAINING DATES

To be put on a waiting list, email: [email protected]

More education specific courses will be published on this webpage shortly.