ASU - 2 Part HSR Initial OHS Training Course

Name: ASU - 2 Part HSR Initial OHS Training Course
Start: 2023-08-21T09:00:00+1000
End: 2025-06-12T17:00:00+1000
Location: ASU Training Room - Level 1

Tue, 13 May, 9am - 12 Jun, 5pm 2025 AEST

ASU Training Room - Level 1

carlton, australia

ASU VicTas - HSR Training

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Course Dates 2025

This course is broken up into 2 parts, consisting of 3 days for Part A and 2 days for Part B, totalling 5 days as is required by WorkSafe for each participant to receive their certificate.

Course 1:

May 13 - 15 (Pat A)

June 11 - 12 (Part B)

Course 2:

(TBC)

About the Course

All newly elected Health & Safety Reps (HSRs) and Deputy HSRs can attend a 5 Day HSR Initial OHS Training Course of their choice.

The ASU is a WorkSafe Approved Training Provider for HSRs. We support workers every day, so we know the industries you work in what skills and knowledge HSRs need to effectively represent workers.

With our high-quality training, HSRs and Deputy HSRs (DHSRs) will understand the OHS legislation and how it applies to them as workplace representatives. This includes how to exercises their HSR powers effectively and have the confidence skills and knowledge to be able to represent their work groups (DWGs) and make their workplaces safer.

All HSRs get paid time to attend this training and an annual one-day HSR Refresher under s67 of the Victorian OHS Act 2004.

HSR Initial OHS Training Courses are delivered by the ASU as a 5-Day Block between 9am-5pm daily. Course dates are scheduled throughout the year.

Get in contact for more info: ASU Training Team | trainingteam@asuvictas.com.au

What do you learn?

HSRs and DHSRs will leave the training course with an understanding of the objectives of the OHS Act
2004 and their role under the Act, including:

OHS Legislation:

Interpreting the OHS legislation framework and its relationship to the HSR
Identifying key parties and their legislative obligations and duties

Representation:

Establishing representation in the workplace
Representing DWG members in any OHS risk management process undertaken by the appropriate duty holder/s

Issue Resolution:

Participating in consultation and issue resolution
Using HSR Powers in the OHS Act to resolve issues on behalf of members of your DWG

Details

Course Hours: 9am - 5pm

Course Length: 5 days total (3 days, then 2 days)

Course Fee: $950 plus GST

Participants MUST complete all 5 days of training to receive your certificate of completion.

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HEALTH & SAFETY REPRESENTATIVE TRAINING

HSR training is essential to ensure elected Health and Safety Representatives have the skills and knowledge to effectively represent their co-workers to resolve health and safety issues in the workplace. The ASU is a WorkSafe Approved Training Provider and offers the following HSR Training options:

HSR Initial OHS Training Course

Section 67 of the OH&S Act 2004 entitles all elected Health & Safety Reps and Deputy Health & Safety Reps to undertake a WorkSafe Victoria-approved 5 Day HSR Initial OHS Training Course and choose their course in consultation with their employer. The ASU is approved by WorkSafe to deliver this important training, either in one full block of 5 days or splitting the 5 days into two multi-day sessions, if preferred.

ASU’s WorkSafe-approved training course will help HSRs and Deputy HSRs understand and exercise their powers effectively. This training equips HSRs with the confidence, skills and knowledge to represent their designated work group and to help make their workplace safer.

HSRs and DHSRs will leave the training course with an understanding of the objectives of the OHS Act 2004 and their role under the Act, including:

Interpreting the OHS legislation framework and its relationship to the HSR
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.

Details:
Course hours: 9am – 5pm
Course length: 5 days
Course fee: $950 plus GST

HSR Refresher Training

Under the OHS Act 2004 (Section 67), all elected HSRs and Deputy HSRs, after completing a 5 Day HSR Initial OHS Training Course, have an entitlement for each year they hold office to attend a WorkSafe Victoria-approved 1 Day HSR Refresher OHS Training Course at least once in each year. An employer, if requested, must allow the HSR/DHSR to attend on paid time, pay the cost of the course and any other associated costs. Section 67 also allows HSRs and DHSRs to choose the course, in consultation with their employer.

ASU offers an interactive training course approved by WorkSafe including relevant case studies and activities. The ASU HSR Refresher. training provides participants with an opportunity to revisit aspects of the HSR Initial OHS Training Course, share experiences with other HSRs and continue to build their confidence in the role.

The ASU HSR Refresher OHS Training Course covers:

legislative update on the Victorian OHS 2004 Act, OHS Regulations 2017, WorkSafe compliance codes and guides
consultation, communication and problem-solving
hazard identification and control

Details:
Course hours: 9am – 5pm
Course length: 1 day
Course fee: $350 plus GST

2025 Course Dates:

HSR Initial 5 Day:

Feb 24 – 28
May 13 – 15 (Part A)
June 11 – 12 (Part B)

HSR Refresher:

March 27
April 23
June 26

For any enquiries please email our training team at TrainingTeam@asuvictas.com.au