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Comcare Health & Safety Representative Refresher TRAINING

The Commonwealth Health and Safety Representatives (HSR) Refresher training course will refresh your knowledge and skills in Work Health and Safety (WHS) legislation and update you on your role and responsibilities as a HSR.

  • 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

1 day

$395.00

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. The Comcare HSR Refresher course will refresh your knowledge and skills in Work Health and Safety (WHS) legislation, and update you on your role and responsibilities as a HSR, it also covers 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 who completed the Initial course after 31 December 2011
  • Employees of Comcare Licensee companies
  • Workers in 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

1 day

$395.00

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. The ACT HSR Refresher course will refresh your knowledge and skills in Work Health and Safety (WHS) legislation, and update you on your role and responsibilities as a HSR.

  • Negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Risk management and control duties
  • HSRs' role in workplace risk management
  • Issuing Provisional Improvement Notices (PIN)
  • Stopping unsafe work
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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.

Evidence of completing the Comcare Initial 5 Day Training course

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 Refresher Training"

Date
Time
Location
Cost
Available spots
How many people?
23 Oct, 2024, 08:30 - 08:30
23 Oct, 2024
08:30 - 16:30
LIVE STREAMED TRAINING
6 of 15 available
$395.00
$395.00
6 of 15 available
8 Nov, 2024, 08:00 - 08:00
8 Nov, 2024
08:00 - 16:00
SUNSHINE WEST-VIC
17 of 20 available
$395.00
$395.00
17 of 20 available
18 Dec, 2024, 08:30 - 08:30
18 Dec, 2024
08:30 - 16:30
CANBERRA - ACT
10 of 10 available
$395.00
$395.00
10 of 10 available