Health and Safety Committee Training

• Current OHS/WHS legislation and supporting documentation
• The legal and administrative function of the HSC
• Consultation and worker representation activities in the workplace
• Roles and responsibilities of committee members
• Communication skills
• Methods of improving the effectiveness of committees
• How HSCs can participate in the systematic management of safety in the workplace
• Participation and continual safety improvement

This is non-accredited training. On successful completion of the training you will receive a Certificate of Attendance

Pre-requisites:

N/A

FSA Entry Requirements:

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

Physical Requirements:

This course requires a basic level of mobility, stamina, and communication skills, as the focus is on teamwork, consultation, and applying WHS legislative knowledge.

To successfully complete this course, you will need to be physically able to:

• Sit for extended periods during classroom sessions and presentations.
• Participate in group discussions, role plays, and mock committee meetings.
• Write or type simple reports, notes, or forms during activities.
• Move around the room for group work or presentation tasks

Key overall physical demands:

• Mobility – light walking or standing during activities and mock meetings
• Stamina – sitting for long sessions and active participation in discussions
• Dexterity – writing, typing, handling documents or presentation materials
• Communication skills – speaking, listening, clarifying, group facilitation
• Tolerance – classroom-based environment for a full training day