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