HSR Initial OHS Training Course

Under Section 67 of the OHS Act 2004, all elected Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) and Deputy HSRs (DHSRs) are entitled to attend a 5-day WorkSafe-approved HSR Initial OHS Training Course. VTHC is approved by WorkSafe to deliver this important training.

HSRs have the right to:

• Choose the course

• Attend on paid time

• Have the employer cover the course and associated costs

What the course covers:

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.

At the end of the course HSRs will know how to:

• Interpret the Victorian OHS legislation framework and understand its relevance to HSRs

• Identify key duty holders and their legal obligations

• Understand how representation is established and maintained in your workplace

• Participate in effective consultation and issue resolution processes

• Represent Designated Work Group (DWG) members in any OHS risk management process undertaken by the duty holder/s

• Know how to issue a Provisional Improvement Notice (PIN) and direct the cessation of unsafe work when necessary

Course Details:

Time: 9am - 5pm

Duration: 5 days

Cost: $1200 + GST 

How to register:

Step 1: Choose a training date below or on the training calendar here

Step 2: RSVP on your chosen dates event page

Step 3: Complete registration page and submit

Step 4: Receive enrolment confirmation

Please note: you must submit a completed registration form in order to be enrolled on a course.

Courses require a minimum of 12 participants to proceed.  In the event that courses do not meet this requirement, those enrolled will be contacted to re-schedule.

2025 Training Dates:

To be put on a waitlist, email: [email protected]