Introduction - Non Accredited
The 5 day course, approved by the Work Health and Safety Commission (WHSC), provides elected Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) with the skills and knowledge to perform their duties under Western Australian legislation.
This course is suitable for elected Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) from both the mining and general industry workplaces.
Relevant supervisors, managers, and members of Health and Safety Committees, are also invited to attend the course to gain a general understanding of the legislation and the role of Health and Safety Representatives. On completion of this course, participants should be able to:
- Apply knowledge of legislation in the role of a Health and Safety Representative.
- Identify and locate supporting information from a variety of sources.
- Describe the functions, make up and roles of a Health and Safety Committee.
- Risk management – Identify and evaluate hazards in the workplace and recommend control methods.
- Conduct inspections of the workplace.
- Conduct investigations into workplace illness/ injuries and accidents.
- Communicate and consult on Health and Safety matters and represent employees.
- Resolve conflict and issue Provisional Improvement Notices (PINs) when appropriate.
- Students must be a minimum of 18 years of age as per WA Skills Training policy
- Students who may require additional support are encouraged to inform WA Skills Training staff prior to commencing the course
- Must be an elected Health and Safety Representative, or relevant Supervisor/Manager or Safety Committee Member
- 5 day course for newly elected Health and Safety Representatives
The 5 day courses are face-to-face, focusing on interactive activities. These can be delivered in the Bunbury Training Centre and the client’s workplace by arrangement.
WA Skills Training encourages participation from a broad range of participants; including special needs groups. Our course and supporting activities are structured to ensure all participants can participate and contribute.
Our training dates can be found here Calendar Downloads
- This course is a participation course, and is not formally assessed
- Course progress is evaluated through interactive class activities
- Recognition of current competency – ask us how you could be formally assessed in order to use these modules towards a Certificate III in Work Health and Safety
Upon successful completion of this course you will be issued with a Certificate of Attendance in accordance with our Issuance Policy and Procedure
WA Skills Training requires a minimum of 25% deposit to secure a booking, or you can choose to pay in full at the time of the booking. Payment can be made by credit card in person or over the phone, or via bank transfer. Final payment is required to be paid in full prior to course commencement.
Please refer to WA Skills Training Cancellation Policy available in the Student Handbook.
For more information please to CLICK HERE download the Student Handbook.