Course Overview
This Work Health and Safety Commission-approved course is designed to equip health and
safety representatives (HSR) with the basic knowledge and skills to effectively perform their
roles and functions under the legislation with the ultimate aim of improving safety and health
in Western Australia.
A Health and Safety Representative (HSR) needs to be skilled, confident and a good
communicator to exchange ideas regarding the risks and controls for incidents in the
workplace.
The requirement for a health and safety representative (HSR) to undertake a course of training
is outlined in the Work Health and Safety Act 2022 (WHS Act). The WHS Act provides the HSR
training must be provided through a course of training that is approved by Work Health and
Safety Commission.
This approved course offers the essential skills and knowledge to fulfil the requirements of the
WHS Act and create a safer workplace for all your workers and customers.
A ‘representative’ means a Health and Safety Representative, or deputy Health and Safety
Representative duly elected in accordance with the WHS Act.
Note that under the WHS Act in Western Australia, formally elected health and safety
representatives are entitled to time off work with pay to attend this training.
Who's It For?
This course is recommended for any elected health and safety representative in Western
Australia.
Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
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Work Health and Safety (WHS) Advisor / Officer
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Site Safety Coordinator
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WHS Trainer or Facilitator.
What You'll Learn
Topics for this course include:
Interpreting the WHS legislative framework and its relationship to the HSR
Establishing representation in the workplace and key parties
HSR legislative obligations and duties
The role of the regulator and representation
Effective consultation and resolution
Risk management, inspections and investigations
Issuing a Provisional Improvement Notice (PIN) and directing the cessation of work.
Study Method
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Locations
- Western Australia
Duration Study Load
Attend five (5) days of face-to-face training, 8:30am to 4:00pm, at our Trainwest
Training Centre.
Delivery
Face-to-Face Classroom
Entry Requirements
Students must be an elected Health and Safety Representative in their workplace or
organisation.Computer with Wi-Fi capability, USB port, and Microsoft Office
About Trainwest Safety Institute
Trainwest is a premier training company delivering across Australia, offering many unique benefits to our learners which set Trainwest apart from our competitors.At Trainwest we strive to provide you with a first-class experience that is based on up-to-date practices and skills as used in the workplace and across industry. We pride ourselves on the quality of service we provide, our aim is to continuously improve on the level of service we offer in all areas.Trainwest is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO #51807).
