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Comcare Health & Safety Representative Initial 5 Day TRAINING

This course helps Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) gain the skills to promote and ensure workplace health and safety. It is designed for HSRs in Comcare Licensee companies and commonwealth departments and agencies.

  • This is a non-accredited training course, a Certificate of Attendance is issued on completion.

Individuals, Small groups or Corporate bookings

ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA

5 days

$995.00

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE

This Comcare approved course is designed for elected Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) and Deputy HSRs in Comcare Licensee companies and Commonwealth Departments who need regulator-approved training. This course is designed to help you gain the knowledge and skills needed to effectively promote and ensure the health and safety of your work group.

Under section 72 of the Comcare WHS Act 2011, an employer, if requested, must allow an elected HSR to attend a HSR training course that is approved by the regulator (Comcare) and chosen by the HSR in consultation with their employer. Fire & Safety Australia is approved by Comcare to deliver the Comcare HSR Initial & Refresher Training Courses.

This course is ideal for:

  • Elected Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs)
  • Deputy HSRs
  • HSRs in Comcare Licensee companies
  • HSRs in commonwealth departments and agencies
  • HSRs needing regulator-approved training
  • This is a non-accredited training course, a Certificate of Attendance is issued on completion.

Individuals, Small groups or Corporate bookings

ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA

5 days

$995.00

ABOUT THE COURSE

This course provides Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) with a comprehensive understanding of their roles and responsibilities under the WHS Act 2011. It covers essential topics to help HSRs effectively manage workplace health and safety and protect their workgroup.

  • Rights and protections of elected HSRs and Deputy HSRs
  • Negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Risk management and controls
  • HSRs' role in workplace risk management
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Course Content

  • WHS Act 2011 legislative framework
  • Duties and responsibilities of PCBU's, officers, workers and other parties under the legislation
  • The nature of the consultation process with workers as required of the primary PCBU by the Act
  • The purpose and formation of a workgroup within the workplace and Health & Safety Committees (HSC's)
  • The entitlements, rights and protections of an elected HSR / Deputy HSR
  • Using negotiation, communication and problem solving skills and strategies as a HSR to represent a workgroup and to resolve WHS issues
  • Risk management and the use of risk controls, including the duties and responsibilities of various PCBU's under the legislation
  • How HSR's can contribute to risk management in the workplace
  • Provisional Improvement Notices (PIN) and the right to cease or direct the cessation of unsafe work

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the training you will receive a Certificate of Attendance

Prerequisites and Entry Requirements

Pre-Requisites:

Photo ID must presented to the trainer at the commencement of the course, as per Comcare Conditions of Approval.

FSA Entry Requirements:

  • Fitness to participate
  • Enclosed footwear
  • Sufficient language, literacy and numeracy skills to complete the course

DELIVERY OPTIONS

Delivery options to suit businesses of all sizes.

INDIVIDUALS & SMALL GROUPS

Our training centres

Benefit from tailored training at our state-of-the-art facilities located in major regions across Australia, offering a comprehensive range of emergency and safety courses designed for individual and small group participation.

ACT
NSW
NT
QLD
SA
TAS
VIC
WA

CORPORATE ORGANISATIONS (Small Business to Enterprise Solutions)

Our training centres

Our training centres provide small businesses with customised safety training solutions, enhancing your team’s ability to handle workplace emergencies with confidence.

We come to your location

We offer convenient onsite training tailored to your business needs, ensuring your staff are well-prepared for emergencies without leaving your premises.

Multi-site solutions

For organisations with multiple locations, we offer coordinated training solutions to ensure consistent safety standards and procedures are met across all sites.

UPCOMING SCHEDULE FOR - "Comcare Health & Safety Representative Initial 5 Day Training"

Date
Time
Location
Cost
Available spots
How many people?
21 Oct, 2024, 08:00 - 08:00
21 Oct, 2024
08:00 - 16:00
EAST ARM - NT
11 of 15 available
$995.00
$995.00
11 of 15 available
28 Oct, 2024, 08:30 - 08:30
28 Oct, 2024
08:30 - 16:30
SALISBURY - QLD
6 of 15 available
$995.00
$995.00
6 of 15 available
4 Nov, 2024, 08:30 - 08:30
4 Nov, 2024
08:30 - 16:30
MAWSON LAKES - SA
13 of 20 available
$995.00
$995.00
13 of 20 available
25 Nov, 2024, 08:00 - 08:00
25 Nov, 2024
08:00 - 16:00
LIVE STREAMED TRAINING - TEAMS
Full
$995.00
$995.00
Full
2 Dec, 2024, 08:30 - 08:30
2 Dec, 2024
08:30 - 16:30
SMITHFIELD - NSW
16 of 20 available
$995.00
$995.00
16 of 20 available
9 Dec, 2024, 08:30 - 08:30
9 Dec, 2024
08:30 - 16:30
CANBERRA - ACT
9 of 10 available
$995.00
$995.00
9 of 10 available
20 Jan, 2025, 08:30 - 08:30
20 Jan, 2025
08:30 - 16:30
LIVE STREAMED TRAINING
10 of 15 available
$995.00
$995.00
10 of 15 available
24 Feb, 2025, 08:30 - 08:30
24 Feb, 2025
08:30 - 16:30
WINGFIELD - SA
20 of 20 available
$995.00
$995.00
20 of 20 available
3 Mar, 2025, 08:00 - 08:00
3 Mar, 2025
08:00 - 16:30
SALISBURY - QLD
19 of 20 available
$995.00
$995.00
19 of 20 available
10 Mar, 2025, 08:30 - 08:30
10 Mar, 2025
08:30 - 16:30
CANBERRA - ACT
20 of 20 available
$995.00
$995.00
20 of 20 available