HSR Refresher OHS Training Course
Work-related gendered violence including sexual harassment

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

Who should attend?

This Work-Related Gendered Violence HSR Refresher OHS course is open to all HSRs and DHSRs, regardless of gender or the gender composition of their workplace. Work-related gendered violence, including sexual harassment, is a serious occupational health and safety issue that can harm any worker regardless of gender or sexual orientation. It can be addressed under the OHS Act 2004. 

The course begins by giving HSRs a general refresher in the Victorian OHS Act 2004 and then specializes in work-related gendered violence.

The course covers:

• A refresher on key rights and powers under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004

• What constitutes work-related gendered violence, including the role of harmful gender stereotypes

• Real-world examples of work-related gendered violence in the workplace

• How HSRs can identify risks and use their powers to address work-related gendered violence as a health and safety issue

At our HSR Refresher OHS courses you also receive an annotated version of the OHS Act which makes finding and understanding sections of the Act more accessible.

Why it matters:

HSRs leave the course with a renewed understanding of their powers under the Act and the knowledge, confidence and tools to effectively represent workers and raise health and safety concerns related to work-related gendered violence.

Course details:

Time: 9am - 5pm
Duration: 1 day
Cost: $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 1: RSVP on your chosen dates 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.

2026 Training Dates:

Do you have any questions regarding OHS courses? Please contact [email protected].