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