Become a Health and Safety Representative.
The Health and Safety Representative training course has been designed for workers who have been elected as Health and Safety Representatives (HSR) for their workplace. This health and safety representatives training is also useful for anyone looking to enter the Health and Safety Industry. For more information on the requirements to be a Health and Safety Representative in Queensland visit the Worksafe Queensland website.
KINNECT Training’s Workplace Health and Safety Representative Course is one of the leading HSR Courses in Queensland. It offers students many benefits including:
- Gain the knowledge and skills required to enter the health and safety Queensland industry;
- Gain the knowledge and application of legislative health and safety frameworks;
- Learn how to identify hazards and implement controls;
- Become a health and safety leader in your workplace.
This approved Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) program is delivered by KINNECT Training through the approved RTO status of Trainwest (RTO#51807).
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Contact usWhat You Will Learn
The Health and Safety Representatives’ course is a regulated course that meets the requirements of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011. On completion of your attendance to this 5 day training course you will have an understanding of and be able to –
- Undertake workplace inspections
- Review the circumstances of workplace incidents and workplace fatalities
- Accompany a WHSQ inspector during an inspection
- Represent the work group in health and safety matters
- Attend an interview about health and safety matters with a worker from the work group (with the consent of the worker)
- Request that a health and safety committee be established
- Participate in a health and safety committee
- Monitor compliance measures
- Investigate work health and safety complaints from work group members
- Inquire into any risk to the health and safety of workers in the work group
- Issue provisional improvement notices (where the HSR has completed the approved training).
Statement of Attendance
Completion of this Health and Safety Representatives course will result in the awarding of a Statement of Attendance. The approved code on the certificate is WHSQ-HSR-NCB01.
KINNECT Training delivers and assesses this program on behalf of Trainwest (RTO 51807) and the Statement of Attendance will be issued by Trainwest.
Face to Face
- Delivered over 5 days,
- Conducted at a KINNECT Training facility or your workplace,
- Includes hands on health and safety processes.
Webinar (Connected Delivery)
- WHSQ approved delivery method,
- Delivered over 5 days,
- Utilises online webinar platform (login provided for each student).
Nominated Health and Safety Representative
This course is primarily for employees who have been nominated as a Workplace Health and Safety Representative (HSR). For more information on the process of becoming a Health and Safety Representative visit the Queensland WorkSafe website.
Day 1: Interpreting the WHS legislative framework and identifying key parties and their legislative obligations and duties
- Introduction to work health and safety (WHS)
- Evolution of work health and safety and the WHS legislative framework
- New terminology, objectives and implications for consultation
- Key parties with WHS legislative duties and functions
- Role and function of WHSQ and offences and penalties under the WHS Act 76
Day 2: Establishing representation in the workplace under the WHS Act
- Consultation, representation and participation arrangements under the WHS Act
- Election and role of HSRs and deputy HSRs in the workplace
- Obligations of a PCBU to HSRs and protections for HSRs from discrimination
- Other consultation mechanisms including health and safety committees (HSCs)
Day 3: Effective consultation: Participation in issue resolution and monitoring risk controls as a HSR
- Strategies and skills for HSRs to support effective consultation
- Representing workers as a HSR – negotiation and issues resolution
- Monitoring PCBUs’ management of work health and safety risks
Day 4: Monitoring PCBUs’ management of work health and safety: workplace inspections, recording findings and ‘notifiable incidents’
- Workplace inspection and recording findings – including practical exercise
- Obligation in relation to ‘notifiable incidents’ and resources available to assist HSRs
Day 5: Issuing a Provisional Improvement Notice (PIN) and directing the cessation of unsafe work
- Issuing a PIN
- Direction to cease unsafe work
There are no pre-requisites for entry into this program but the following skills are important for completing this program –
- A good ability to read and write including ability to research information
- An ability to convey ideas within a small group
- An ability to read and discuss formal documents such as legislation and Codes of Practice
- An ability to complete forms and complete written short answer questions
WHY STUDY WITH US?
Industry Relevant Programs
WorkSafe Queensland approved program and with skilled and experienced Trainers delivering means the best outcome for you or your employees.
Approved Delivery Options
All programs are delivered as required by WorkSafe Queensland. Delivered over 5 full days with comprehensive theory and relevant practical activities.
Driven for Results
Trainers with industry qualifications, real world experience and a passion in their field to make sure you get the outcomes you need.
FACE TO FACE COURSE DATES
FAQ’s
How long does this course take to complete?
This Health and Safety Representative Course requires 5 days of face-to-face training. We schedule courses to run on consecutive days or by arrangement e.g. 1 day a week for 5 weeks. The only requirement to consider when scheduling is that all training needs to be completed within 6 months of commencement.
Can I do this course online?
Unfortunately, there is no option for the delivery of the Queensland Health and Safety representative Course online. It must be completed in a face-to-face manner. During the current COVID-19 restrictions, we are able to deliver the program via webinar (connected delivery). This program covers all the same content but is delivered by our Facilitator via an online conferencing platform. You can complete it anywhere you have an internet connection.
Is there anything else to do after I attend the 5 days?
If all sections of the course have been completed successfully, there are no further study requirements.
Who can be a Health and Safety Representative?
The Health and Safety Representative training course has been designed for workers who have been elected as Health and Safety Representatives (HSRS) for their workplace.
For more information on the requirements to be a Health and Safety Representative in Queensland visit the Worksafe Queensland website.
Where can I do this course?
KINNECT Training runs this course regularly throughout Queensland as public courses and by arrangement for in-house courses.
Public course locations include Brisbane, Gold Coast, Rockhampton, Mackay, Townsville and Cairns.
HOW TO GET STARTED
Book Now
To register, go to the Book Now section, select your course type, location, and date, and then fill out all your details. Or you can call us on 1300 591 548 or email support@kinnecttraining.com.au.
We Make Contact
After you book, we will contact you to confirm your details, where the training will be held and any specific course requirements.
Course day!
Enjoy your course and prepare for good discussion and plenty of activities. After the course, you will be given access to our knowledge base so you can stay updated with health and safety information and trends.