HSR Initial OHS Training
Section 67 of the OH&S Act 2004 entitles all elected Health & Safety Reps and Deputy Health & Safety Reps to complete a 5 Day Initial OHS Training Course, either in one full block of 5 days or sometimes splitting the 5 days into two multi-day sessions.
This WorkSafe approved training course provides new or returning HSRs 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 HSRs.
- 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.
Details:
Course hours: 9am - 5pm
Course length: All HSR Initial OHS Training Courses are 5 days.
Course fee: $870.00 incl. GST Regional: $895.00 incl. GST
PLEASE NOTE: Commencing 1 July 2022, courses will require a minimum of 12 participants to proceed.
Course participants enrolled in courses will be notified of cancellation if necessary and will be contacted to re-schedule.
Upcoming course dates 2022:
| Dates 2022 | Location | Availability |
| 16 - 20 May | Geelong | Available |
| 16 - 20 May (Education Sector) | AEU - Abbotsford | FULL |
| 23 - 27 May | Bendigo | Available |
| 15, 16, 17 June & 29, 30 June | Online | FULL |
| 11 - 15 July | Carlton | Available |
| 18 - 22 July | Narre Warren | Available |
| 26, 27, 28 July & 10, 11 August | Carlton | Available |
| 8 - 12 August (Education Sector) | AEU - Abbotsford | Available |
| 15, 16, 17 August & 22, 23 August | Carlton | Available |
| 5, 6, 7 September & 19, 20 September | Carlton | Available |
| 26 - 30 September | Ringwood | Available |
| 10 - 14 October | Carlton | Available |
| 17 - 21 October | Narre Warren | Available |
| 24 - 28 October (Education Sector) | AEU - Abbotsford | Available |
| 7, 8, 9 November & 14, 15 November | Carlton | Available |
| 21 - 25 November | Geelong | Available |
| 5, 6, 7 December & 12, 13 December | Carlton | Available |
| 5 - 9 December | Bendigo | Available |
NB: if a course is marked as 'Full', it will not appear on the enrolment page.
To be put on a waiting list, email: [email protected]
