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:
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Choose the course, in consultation with their employer
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Attend on paid time
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Have the employer cover the course and associated costs
What the Work-Related Gendered Violence Refresher course covers:
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A refresher on key rights and powers under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004
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What constitutes work-related gendered violence, including the role of harmful gender stereotypes
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Real-world examples of work-related gendered violence in the workplace
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How HSRs can identify risks and use their powers to address work-related gendered violence as a health and safety issue
Why it matters
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.
Course details:
Date: Tuesday 11 March 2026
Time: 9am - 5pm
Location: Victorian Trades Hall Council, 54 Victoria St, Carlton VIC 3053
Duration: 1 day
Cost: $450.00 + GST
RSVP with the form below.
Please note: Courses will require a minimum of 6 participants to proceed. Course participants enrolled in courses will be notified of cancellation if necessary and will be contacted to re-schedule.
Step 1: RSVP via the form below
Step 2: Complete registration page and submit
Step 3: Receive enrolment confirmation
Please note: you must submit a completed registration form in order to be enrolled on a course.
Check out other upcoming course dates here.
Course Details:
Dates: 4, 5, 6 & 19, 20 February 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.
Check here for other upcoming course dates.
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.