HSR Initial OHS Training

COURSE FOR ELECTED OHS REPS AND DEPUTIES UNDER THE VICTORIAN OHS ACT 2004

This course is approved by WorkSafe Victoria under Section 67 of the OHS Act.

NOTE: VTHC has received approval to deliver HSR Training Courses ONLINE during this period of social isolating until such time as normal face-to-face training courses can recommence. Enrolment will continue as per normal and delivery of courses will take place using ZOOM. The number of participants for the online courses is limited to 12, and the 5 days are being split over two periods. There will be two trainers delivering each of the online courses. 

This course provides HSRs with an understanding of the objectives of the OHS Act 2004 and their role under the Act 

  • Interpreting the OHS legislation framework and its relationship to HSRs
  • Identifying key parties and their legislative obligations and duties
  • Establishing representation in the workplace
  • Participating in consultation and issue resolution
  • Representing DWG members in any OHS risk management process undertaken by the appropriate duty holder/s
  • Issuing a PIN and directing the cessation of work.

Under section 67 of the OHS Act (2004), HSRs & deputy HSRs are entitled to undertake a WorkSafe approved course of their choice, in consultation with their employer.

Course hours: 9am - 5pm
Course fee: Metropolitan: $870.00 incl. GST     Regional: $895.00 incl. GST
Course Length: All initial OHS training courses are 5 days.

 

METRO and COUNTRY

October 1, 2
& 15, 16
& 28

Initial 5 Day Course

Online via Zoom 

September 28, 29, 30
&
October 7, 8

Initial 5 Day Course

Online via Zoom 
November 4, 5, 6
&
November 16, 17

Initial 5 Day Course

Online via Zoom 

October 12, 13, 14
&
October 20 & 21 

Initial 5 Day Course

Online via Zoom 

November 23, 24, 25
&
December 3 & 4

Initial 5 Day Course

Online via Zoom 

December 1 & 2, and  13, 14 & 15 

Initial 5 Day Course

Online via Zoom 

 

 

Sign up online today! Just click here to fill out the form to register and we'll send you an invoice or other payment option.

* Note - if the date of your course does not show up, please contact/email Lisa Mott at the VTHC OHS Unit to arrange registration.