Health and
Safety Representative Training
Health and Safety Representatives
Note: Representatives must obtain the permission
of their supervisors for time to attend training before
contacting the OH&S Unit to book their chosen training
dates.
There are three levels of training for health and safety
representatives - Basic, Advanced
and Continuing.
Accredited training is offered by:
Contact the OH&S Unit, Kerry
Jaunutis (Extension 1 3117), for bookings.
Health and Safety Representative Training
- Basic
| Who it's for: |
Health and Safety Representatives |
| Description: |
This course is the first round of training for health
and safety representatives. It is designed to ensure that
the health and safety representatives achieve the required
understanding of their role and are equipped with the
necessary skills to perform their prescribed functions
as defined by the Occupational Health Safety and Welfare
Act, 1986. The successful completion of this course will
enable the elected representative to contribute to the
ongoing management of health and safety in their workplace. |
| Outcomes/Objectives: |
At the end of the workshop participants will be able
to demonstrate that they:
- Have the knowledge, skills and competencies required
to effectively represent their work group;
- Are aware of the factors involved in work related
injury and disease;
- Have the skills required for the development and
implementation of preventative strategies;
- Have the consultative and negotiation skills relevant
to occupational health and safety.
|
| Length: |
Five days |
| Accreditation: |
Training will be provided by accredited external organisations. |
Health and Safety Representative
Training - Advanced
| Who it's for: |
Health and Safety representatives |
| Description: |
This course is the second round of training for health
and safety representatives. Specific attention is given
to the communication processes which operate in organisations;
the analysis of occupational injury data; and how to work
with other people to improve health and safety in the
workplace. Industry specific hazards are addressed on
two days of the workshop. |
| Outcomes/Objectives: |
At the end of the workshop participants will be able
to demonstrate that they:
- Have the skills necessary for the processes of consultation;
- Have the knowledge, skills and competencies to address
specific health and safety issues which affect their
work group and working environment;
- Have the skills necessary to represent employers
on workplace issues;
- Have the ability to present a structured presentation
to others on workplace hazards/issues.
|
| Length: |
Five days |
| Accreditation: |
Training will be provided by accredited external consultants. |
Health and Safety
Representative Training - Continuing
| Who it's for: |
Health and Safety Representatives |
| Description: |
This one day workshop is the core day of the third and
subsequent rounds of training for health and safety representatives.
This core day is designed to update representatives on
changes to health and safety legislation and provide them
with an opportunity to share ideas. Representatives are
required to participate in an additional four days training
which addresses health and safety issues or enhance the
health and safety representative's skills. |
| Outcomes/Objectives: |
At the end of the workshop participants will be able
to demonstrate that they:
- Have an awareness of changes to legislation;
- Are able to effectively select training appropriate
to their workplace and hazards/issues.
|
| Length: |
One day |
| Accreditation: |
Training will be provided by accredited external consultants. |
Deputy Health and Safety
Representative Training
Note: Deputy Representatives must obtain the permission
of their supervisors for time to attend training before contacting
the OH&S Unit to book their chosen training dates.
| Who it's for: |
Deputy Health and Safety representatives |
| Description: |
This training is designed to provide participants with
a basic overview of occupational health and safety legislation,
and the practical skills necessary to undertake the role
of deputy to the elected health and safety representative. |
| Outcomes/Objectives: |
At the end of the workshop participants will be able
to understand the legal framework for occupational health
and safety, and be able to participate as an active member
within the occupational health and safety organisational
structure. |
| Length: |
Three days |
| Accreditation: |
Training will be provided by accredited consultants. |
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