ECB delivers flexible Health & Safety Representative (HSR) training on a weekly, rolling circuit. This allows enrolled students to complete core sessions one at a time, without taking important time away from their roles.
Courses include 5-day Initial OHS training and 1-day HSR Refreshers.
The 5-day HSR Initial OHS Training Course (WorkSafe Victoria Approved) will provide HSRs and Deputy HSRs with the information and skills required to successfully exercise their powers as a Health and Safety Representative under the Victorian OHS legislation. The HSR Initial OHS Training Course will equip HSRs/Deputy HSRs with the confidence skills and knowledge to represent their designated work group and to help make their workplace safer.
Entitlement
Under the OHS Act 2004 (Section 67) all elected HSRs and deputy HSRs are entitled to undertake WorkSafe Victoria approved OHS training for HSRs and choose their training provider in consultation with their employer. ECB Training Services is approved to deliver the HSR Initial OHS Training Course.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for the HSR Initial OHS Training Course.
Course Aims
To exercise powers and rights as an HSR effectively, it is essential that HSRs and Deputy HSRs receive training. This WorkSafe approved training course aims to provide HSRs with the skills, knowledge and confidence to represent their designated work group and to help make their workplace safer.
Learning Objectives
The learning objectives of the course are:
Delivery Method
The HSR Initial OHS Training Course is delivered face-to-face over 5 days, 8 hours on-site each day. There is a limit of 20 participants per training session. Each participant will receive:
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Note: The course must be completed within six months of commencement.
These one-day HSR Refresher OHS Training Courses will provide you with the opportunity to refresh the skills and knowledge you obtained in your HSR Initial OHS Training Course.
We offer three HSR Refresher Training Courses in the areas of Plant, Work-related Violence, and Work-related Stress, aligned with WorkSafe Victoria guidance.
Entitlement
Under the OHS Act 2004 (Section 67) all elected HSRs and deputy HSRs are entitled to attend an annual HSR Refresher OHS training course and (in consultation with their employer) choose the course they wish to attend.
This WorkSafe approved HSR Refresher course is an opportunity to revisit aspects of the HSR Initial OHS Training Course and refresh their knowledge. The HSR Refresher OHS Training Courses, although primarily developed for HSRs and Deputy HSRs are also relevant for managers, supervisors, Health and Safety Committee members and any other employee who has an interest in learning about and promoting health and safety in the workplace.
The HSR Refresher OHS Training Courses are interactive; activity based and provide an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of workplace hazards.
Prerequisites
HSRs and Deputy HSRs attending an HSR Refresher OHS Training Course must have completed the HSR Initial OHS Training Course.
Learning Outcomes
During this program you will refresh your knowledge of:
Other Information: Coffee, tea and water are available, including use of fridge and microwave.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be made in writing to: [email protected] no less than 3 days prior. If less than 48 hours’ notice is given, will result in being charged full rate.