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Become a member

This WorkSafe-approved course for Health and Safety Representatives will give you the knowledge and practical skills to deal effectively with OHS issues.

To exercise your powers and rights as a Health and Safety Representative (HSR) effectively, it is essential that you receive training. This WorkSafe-approved course gives you the skills, knowledge and confidence to represent your designated work group and to help make your workplace safer.

Need training for more than 5 people? Save up to 60% with workplace training. Find out more.

Duration

Five days (To receive a certificate of attendance participants must attend all five days).

If a participant is unable to attend any of the mandatory sessions, they can attend a make-up day within 6 months from the course start date.

Make-Up Day Details:

Make-Up Day Availability: Participants can attend a make-up day if they are unable to attend the original scheduled day/s of the training.

Make-Up Day Cost: The cost for a make-up day is $199 + GST per person per day.

Transferability: Please be aware that make-up days cannot be transferred. In case of cancellation, rebooking and payment will be required.

Learning outcomes

During this program you will increase your knowledge of:

Interpreting the OHS legislative 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 designated work group members in any OHS risk management process undertaken by the appropriate duty holder(s)
Issuing Provisional Improvement Notice (PIN) and directing cessation of work

Participants

Although HSRs are the primary audience, managers, supervisors, health and safety committee members and anyone with an interest in health and safety may also benefit from attending this course.

Under section 67 of the Victorian OHS Act 2004 an employer, if requested, must allow an elected HSR and elected Deputy HSR to attend a WorkSafe-approved HSR initial OHS training course on paid time, pay the course fees and any other associated costs. Section 67 also allows HSRs to choose the approved course they attend in consultation with their employer.

Learning pathway

This program is part of the Health and Safety Representative pathway designed to give HSRs the skills, knowledge and confidence to represent their designated work group and to help make their workplace safer.

The pathway also includes the HSR refresher OHS training courses.

Please note: It is a WorkSafe requirement that the course is completed within 6 months of the commencement date.

For any special needs, please phone (03) 8662 5333

Training FAQs

Can I use credits or entitlements when booking a training course online?

Yes you can and it’s as easy as selecting your chosen training course, following the payment prompts and selecting your entitlements as the payment method.

This excludes any partnership courses, find out more.

Why can't I see the member price when I try to make a booking online even though I am a member?

Kindly contact a customer service consultant on 03 8662 5211, or email customerservice@victorianchamber.com.au A login & password can be set up for you to access your member account.

Why am I unable to access member resources and member pricing when I log into my account?

Your membership account may be currently on suspend. If you like, we can send you through a copy of your renewal invoice. Kindly call a customer service consultant to assist you on 03 8662 5211, or email customerservice@victorianchamber.com.au

Who should I contact if I am having trouble completing a registration online?

The Customer Service team would be happy to complete the registration for you. Simply advise the following: 1. The event name and session (i.e. date and time) 2. the attendees name, email address, position title (and dietary requirements if in-person) 3. how much of available credits should be applied to the registration. Email your response to Customerservice@victorianchamber.com.au or via phone on 03 8662 5211

What should I do if I am unable to log into my Victorian Chamber account?

The Customer Service team can manually reset your Victorian Chamber online account and email you further information on the login details. Please email Customerservice@victorianchamber.com.au or via phone on 03 8662 5211 and provide your membership number or trading name, your name, email address, and contact number. We will then arrange for a new password.

Will I earn a digital badge?

A badge is a digital way to represent your certification achievement. We are pleased to have partnered with Credly to provide you with a digital version of your credentials for some of our training courses. If the course you are registering for is eligible for a badge, you will see the Credly logo on this page. Click here for more information.

Are all courses delivered online as well as in-person?

Most of our courses are offered online as well as in-person. However, due to the content and structure of some courses they may be offered either online or in-person. If you cannot find the course you are after, please email Customerservice@victorianchamber.com.au or call the Cutomer Service Team on 03 8662 5211

How are Online courses delivered?

Online courses ae delivered using zoom. Details on how to log in, the zoom link and course materials will be emailed to the participant prior to the course commencement.

Does the Victorian Chamber offer WorkSafe approved courses?

Yes, the Victorian Chamber offers 4 WorkSafe approved courses. 1. HSR Initial OHS Training Course 2. HSR Refresher OHS Training Course (Plant) 3. HSR Refresher OHS Training Course (Work-related Violence) 4.HSR Refresher OHS Training Course (Work-related Stress)

If an organisation has several staff that require training, can courses be delivered onsite?

Yes, all of our courses can be delivered onsite. Most courses can be tailored to suit your requirements. For more information contact our onsite team on 03 8662 5196 or email onsitetraining@victorianchamber.com.au

Does the Chamber offer self-paced learning?

Yes, we offer self-paced learning. The details are available on our website.

Can I use credits or entitlements to pay towards a training course?

Yes you can and it’s as easy as selecting your chosen training course, following the payment prompts and selecting your entitlements as the payment method. Find out more.

Can I use credits or entitlements to pay towards onsite training?

Yes, you can use credits or entitlemets to pay towards onsite training. For more information contact our onsite team on 03 8662 5196 or email onsitetraining@victorianchamber.com.au

OHS Training Consultants

Phil Lovelock

Senior Health, Safety and Wellbeing Consultant and Policy Advisor

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Gail Matthews

Health, Safety and Wellbeing Consultant

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David Freeman

Learning and Development Facilitator

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HSR Initial OHS Training Course

HSR Initial OHS Training Course

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Training FAQs

Can I use credits or entitlements when booking a training course online?

Why can't I see the member price when I try to make a booking online even though I am a member?

Why am I unable to access member resources and member pricing when I log into my account?

Who should I contact if I am having trouble completing a registration online?

What should I do if I am unable to log into my Victorian Chamber account?

Will I earn a digital badge?

Are all courses delivered online as well as in-person?

How are Online courses delivered?

Does the Victorian Chamber offer WorkSafe approved courses?

If an organisation has several staff that require training, can courses be delivered onsite?

Does the Chamber offer self-paced learning?

Can I use credits or entitlements to pay towards a training course?

Can I use credits or entitlements to pay towards onsite training?

OHS Training Consultants

Phil Lovelock

Gail Matthews

David Freeman

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