OHS Unit Training Program
VTHC
Training program
December 2018 - December 2019
Under Section 67 of the OHS Act (2004), HSRs and deputy HSRs are entitled to undertake a WorkSafe approved course of their choice, in consultation with their employer. This applies to both the Initial and the Refresher courses. HSRs must give 14 days' notice of their intention to attend an Initial or a Refresher course under the Victorian OHS Act. More detail on HSR and Deputy HSR Right to Training.
The courses in Carlton are held at the Trades Hall, corner Victoria and Lygon Streets, Carlton South. The addresses of venues in other locations will be provided by mail to participants prior to the commencement of the course. All fees are GST inclusive. More information on the content of the courses, and on the VTHC OHS Health and Safety Training Centre.
To enrol in a course click here to fill out an online application form - click on the type of course you're wanting to enrol in, and then the date and it's done!
If you have any queries about the training, or difficulties enrolling contact Lisa Mott on 9659 3511.
NOTE: Please check this page periodically, as there are changes made time to time!
HSR Initial OHS Training Course
- for Elected OHS Reps and Deputies under the Victorian OHS Act - is approved by WorkSafe Victoria under Section 67
METROPOLITAN *
| 2018 | Location |
| December 3 - 7 | Carlton |
| 2019 | |
| February 12 - 15 | Ringwood |
| February 18 - 21 | Carlton |
| March 4 - 8 | Carlton |
| March 4 - 8 | Werribee |
| March 18 - 22 | Carlton |
| April 1 - 5 (Education) | Abbottsford (AEU) |
| May 6 - 10 | Carlton |
| May 27 - 31 | Carlton |
| May 27 - 31 | Frankston |
| June 17 - 20 (Education) | Abbottsford (AEU) |
| July 22 - 26 | Carlton |
| August 12 - 16 | Carlton |
| September 9 - 13 | Werribee |
| September 16 - 20 | Carlton |
| October 5 - 9 | Frankston |
| October 12 - 16 | Carlton |
| November 11 - 15 | Carlton |
| November 11 - 16 | Ringwood |
| November 18 - 22 (Education) | Abbottsford (AEU) |
| December 9 - 13 | Carlton |
Course hours: 9am - 5pm. Course fee for Metropolitan: $870
REGIONAL *
| 2018 | |
| November 26 - 30 | Bairnsdale (Education/DET) |
| 2019 | |
| March 18 - 22 | Ballarat |
| April 1 - 5 | Bendigo |
| June 8 - 12 | Morwell |
| July 22 - 26 | Geelong |
Course hours: 9am - 5pm. Course fee for Country: $895
Comcare
HSRs and deputies have the right under section 72 Commonwealth Work Health Safety Act, 2011 to undertake a course of training of their choice approved by Comcare Australia. The VTHC is authorised to deliver both the initial and the refresher course under the auspices of the Australian Council of Trade Unions. The Comcare courses are for elected HSRs and deputies. For more information see here.
| 2019 | Type | Location |
| July 8 - 12 | Initial | Carlton |
| June 14 | Refresher | Carlton |
Course
hours: 9am - 5pm.
Course fee Initial: $870; Refresher: $330
2- Day Metropolitan/Country
The 2-day course is an overview designed for managers, supervisors and committee members. It is not a replacement for the 5-Day Initial training for HSRs.
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| April 16 - 17 | Carlton |
Course hours: 9am - 5pm Course fee: $430
HSR Refresher OHS Training Courses
Metropolitan/Regional
| 2018 | Type | Location |
| December 10 | General | Ringwood |
| December 11 | General | Geelong |
| December 19 | General | Carlton |
| December 13 | General(Education) | Abbottsford (AEU) |
| December 17 | General | Carlton |
| December 11 | General | Geelong |
| 2019 | Type | Location |
| February 26 | General | Carlton |
| March 12 | General | Carlton |
| March 15 | General (Education) | Abbottsford (AEU) |
| March 15 | General | Ballarat |
| April 15 | General | Carlton |
| May 7 | General | Carlton |
| May 10 | General | Bendigo |
| May 20 | General (Education) | Abbottsford (AEU) |
| May 22 | General | Ringwood |
| June 3 | General | Werribee |
| June 4 | General | Morwell |
| June 11 | General | Carlton |
| June 13 | General | Frankston |
| July 30 | General | Carlton |
| August 19 | General (Education) | Abbottford (AEU) |
| August 21 | General | Carlton |
| August 30 | General | Geelong |
| September 24 | General | Carlton |
| October 23 | General | Carlton |
| November 25 | General | Carlton |
| November 25 | General (Education) | Abbottsford (AEU) |
| December 16 | General | Carlton |
Course hours 9am - 5pm
Course fee: Metropolitan $330; Country $350
Last updated December, 2018
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