Section 67 of the OH&S Act 2004 entitles all elected Health & Safety Reps and Deputy Health & Safety Reps to undertake a WorkSafe Victoria-approved 5 Day HSR Initial OHS Training Course. An employer, if requested, must allow the HSR/DHSR to attend on paid time, pay the cost of the course and any other associated costs. Section 67 also allows HSRs and DHSRs to choose their course, in consultation with their employer.
VTHC is approved by WorkSafe to deliver this important training, either in one full block of 5 days or splitting the 5 days into two multi-day sessions, if preferred.
This WorkSafe-approved training course will help HSRs and DHSRs understand and exercise their powers effectively. This training equips HSRs and DHSRs with the confidence, skills and knowledge to represent their designated work group and to help make their workplace safer.
HSRs and DHSRs will leave the training course with an understanding of the objectives of the OHS Act 2004 and their role under the Act, including:
- Interpreting the OHS legislation framework and its relationship to the HSR
- Identifying key parties and their legislative obligations and duties
- Establishing representation in the workplace
- Participating in consultation and issue resolution
- Representing DWG members in any OHS risk management process undertaken by the appropriate duty holder/s
- Issuing a PIN and directing the cessation of work.
Course Details:
Dates: 2, 3, 4 & 12, 13 March 2026. Please note this is a split course taking place over 2 separate weeks.
Location: Victorian Trades Hall Council, 54 Victoria St, Carlton South VIC 3053
Time: 9am - 5pm
Length: All HSR Initial OHS Training Courses are 5 days.
Cost: $1200 + GST
Courses require a minimum of 12 participants to proceed. In the unlikely event that courses do not meet this requirement, those enrolled will be contacted to re-schedule.
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Please note our cancellation policy:
You may be able to reschedule your training depending on availability.
Cancellation between 14 – 7 days of the course = 50% refund
Cancellation less than 7 days = no refund
Please email [email protected] to discuss.