Health and Safety Representative (HSR) Initial and Refresher Training
Health and Safety Representative Training Summary
The Health and Safety Representative (HSR) courses are aimed towards elected HSR's and deputy HSR's to provide them with the training required to fulfil their powers and functions, as well as meet the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 requirements, for the role of an HSR.
The course gives participants the skills and knowledge to identify safety issues or breaches in the workplace, and how to work with PCBU's (persons conducting a business or undertaking) to resolve these issues and ensure a safe working environment for all employees.
We provide both the initial 5-day course for newly elected HSR's, as well as the 1-day refresher course for those who are re-elected or currently elected and have completed the 5-day course previously.
HSR Initial (5-day) Course Costs $780 per person
HSR Refresher (1-day) Course Costs $330 per person
Who Is This Course For?
The Health and Safety Representative (HSR) courses are for HSR's and deputy HSR's and are required to successfully and legally fulfil their powers, functions and responsibilities.
Recently elected HSR's must complete an approved HSR Initial course within 3 months of being elected and once elected must also attend HSR Refresher training at least once every three (3) years. We offer both of these training options.
How do I make a Booking?... It's easy! Check out our Booking Guide for more details.
COVID-19
In relation to the coronavirus we have implemented measures to protect both our students and staff in these trying times. We are closely following the advice from the Australia Department of Health, and adopting the strictest personal hygiene measures in our cars, trucks, and places of work.
We have limited non-training staff, by having our administration staff work from home. Course sizes have also been limited to ensure that our training spaces have a minimum of 4 square meters per person.
All our students are being advised that they must reschedule if they::
- Have returned from overseas within the last 14 days
- Been in contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case in the last 14 days
- Been advised to self-isolate in the last 14 days
- Experiencing symptoms like: cough, fever, runny nose, shortness of breath, or any other respiratory illness.
- Been to any COVID-19 hotspots during the time and date indicated on the nsw.gov.au website
Next 5-Day Initial HSR Course
Wed to Fri - 9th to 11th December - First 3 Days
Tue & Wed - 15th & 16th December - Last 2 Days
Next 1-Day HSR Refresher Course
Currently Unscheduled - Call for options
About the Course
Over the 5 Days of the HSR Initial course, the following is covered:
- WHS Framework
- Consultation, Representation and Participation
- Role of the HSR in resolving issues and minimising risk
- Inspections, Notifiable Incidents and Incident Investigation
- Provisional Improvement Notices (PINs) and ceasing unsafe work
Course Requirements
There are no specific requirements for this course.
On Site Courses
We are more than happy to arrange to do on-site courses. Cost for an initial HSR on-site course is $7000 $6300 until end of May 2020. This is for a group of upto 10 participants. For locations outside 50km radius from our home base (Mayfield), travel and accommodation may be extra. Call or email for more details on price, structure, and available dates for an on-site initial HSR course.
Minimum Numbers
Regular public courses are contingent on a minimum of 5 students. We reserve the right to reschedule or cancel these courses due to a lack of participants. Should this happen, we will always notify students of this decision a minimum of 2 weeks prior to the first day of the scheduled course.
Outcome/Qualifications
Participants who successfully complete the course will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Course Location
Main Newcastle Premises: 123 Training Solutions - 18 Gavey Street, Mayfield NSW 2304
Course Duration
The HSR Initial course is a 5-day course. 9am until 4pm each day
The HSR Refresher course is a 1-day course. 9am until 4pm
Course Cost
HSR Initial (5-day) Course Costs $780 per person
HSR Refresher (1-day) Course Costs $330 per person