OHS Unit Training Program
VTHC
Training program
May - December 2018
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.
There are two ways to enrol in a course:
1 - PREFERRED: 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!; or
2 - Download the training application form, complete it and then email it to the VTHC Training Unit email ohstrain@vthc.org.au
If you have any queries about the training, contact Lisa Mott on 9659 3511. (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 |
| May 21 - 25 | Carlton |
| June 4 - 8 | Carlton |
| June 25 - 29 | Carlton |
| July 9 - 13 | Werribee |
| July 16 - 20 | Carlton |
| August 13 - 17 | Carlton |
| September 10 - 14 | Carlton |
| October 8 - 12 | Carlton |
| October 15 - 19 (Education) | Abbotsford |
| November 12 - 18 (Education) | Abbotsford |
| November 19 - 23 | Carlton |
| December 3 - 7 | Carlton |
Course hours: 9am - 5pm. Course fee for Metropolitan: $870
REGIONAL *
| 2018 | |
| August 6 - 10 | Frankston |
| June 25 - 29 | Morwell |
| November 26 - 30 | Bairnsdale (Education/DET) |
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.
| 2018 | Type | Location |
| November 7 | 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 |
|---|---|
| Dates to be advised | Carlton |
Course hours: 9am - 5pm Course fee: $430
HSR Refresher OHS Training Courses
Metropolitan/Regional
| 2018 | Type | Location |
| June 12 | General (Paramedics) | Carlton |
| June 18 | General | Bendigo |
| June 20 | General (Paramedics) | Carlton |
| June 21 | General (Education DET) | Abbotsford |
| July 26 | Crown Casino | Carlton |
| August 22 | General | Carlton |
| October 22 | General (Education DET) | Abbotsford |
| October 23 | General | Frankston |
| November 8 | General | Carlton |
| December 10 | General | Ringwood |
| December 11 | General | Geelong |
| December 13 | General (Education) | Abbotsford |
| December 17 | General | Carlton |
| December 19 | General | Carlton |
Course hours 9am - 5pm
Course fee: Metropolitan $330; Country $350
Last updated May, 2018
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