HSR Refresher OHS Training Course

Under Section 67 of the OHS Act 2004, all elected Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) and Deputy HSRs are entitled to attend a 1-day WorkSafe-approved 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

Why should HSRs and DHSRs attend a yearly Refresher course?

All HSRs and DHSRs should attend a yearly 1-day HSR Refresher OHS training course to stay up-to-date with key changes to OHS legislation, regulations, compliance codes and guides, revisit parts of the HSR Initial course and gain a specialised understanding of particular hazards identification and control. 

All courses are approved by WorkSafe and include relevant case studies and activities that provide HSRs and DHSRs with the confidence, skills and knowledge to represent their co-workers (ie. their designated work group) when raising health and safety concerns in the workplace. 

Choose from a range of HSR Refresher OHS courses:

1. General HSR Refresher – Suitable for any workplace or industry

2. Work-Related Gendered Violence (WRGV) – Open to all HSRs regardless of gender or the gender composition of your DWG, workplace or industry. Learn how HSRs can identify risks and use their powers to address work-related gendered violence as a health and safety issue.

3. Psychological Health - Suitable for any workplace or industry

4. Education Sector-Specific – Tailored for HSRs in early childhood, schools, TAFE, or university settings. Note: HSRs in the educator sector can also attend General or WRGV courses

Course Details:

Time: 9am - 5pm
Duration: 1 day
Fee: $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.

Tools you’ll actually use

HSR Refresher OHS course participants receive an annotated OHS Act, designed to help you quickly find and understand key sections.

How to register:

Step 2: RSVP on your chosen date event page below.

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. If the event that the minimum number of enrolments are not met we will contact you to reschedule.

2026 Training Dates:

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