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QLD Health & Safety Representative Initial 5 Day TRAINING

The purpose of this Queensland-specific course is to help you gain the knowledge and skills needed to effectively promote and ensure the health and safety of your work group.

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

Individuals, Small groups or Corporate bookings

QLD

5 days

$995.00

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE

This Queensland-specific 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. It is ideal for those who have been elected as Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) and also beneficial for supervisors and managers responsible for worker safety.

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

This course is ideal for:

  • Elected Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs)
  • Supervisors responsible for worker safety
  • Managers overseeing workplace health and safety
  • HSRs needing to fulfil their training requirements under the WHS Act 2011
  • This is a non-accredited training course, a Certificate of Attendance is issued on completion.

Individuals, Small groups or Corporate bookings

QLD

5 days

$995.00

Darren was so very knowledgeable about the subject. So amazing and such a great storyteller. Lit a fire in me as he turned a boring subject matter into something interesting.

Anon - course participant

The facilitator was excellent at communicating, dealing with our questions and shortfalls and helping us to gain the knowledge required to carry the skills learnt into real life scenarios.

Brett - course participant

ABOUT THE COURSE

This Queensland-specific course is designed to equip Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) and Deputy HSRs with the knowledge and skills necessary to promote and ensure workplace health and safety. QLD WHS Regulation 2011 (Section 21) as at 29 July 2024 , states that newly elected HSR's must complete the Initial training within 28 days of being elected.

  • Understanding WHS legislative framework
  • Identifying key parties and duties
  • Learning HSR roles and powers
  • Resolving safety issues
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Course Content

  • The WHS legislative framework and its relationship to the HSR.
  • Identifying key parties, legislative obligations and duties.
  • Understand the role, function and powers of a health and safety representative.
  • Undertaking the role of a health and safety representative within their work group including, participation in the resolution of work health and safety issues.
  • Issuing of Provisional Improvement Notices and directing 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:

Evidence of Identity (EOI)

As per the WHSQ Conditions of Approval for HSR Training Providers (Section 4:34) we are required to sight and verify Evidence of Identity (EOI) for each student on commencement of training. EOI documents must be made up of 3 matching original EOI documents. FSA is required to retain a copy on each students file.

One Category A two Category B or Two Category A one Category B (At least one Category A document must be photographic and show a full name and date of birth)

Category A documents

  • Status = Current
    • Australian birth certificate – full (not an extract or a commemorative certificate)
    • Bicentennial birth certificate (born in 1988)
    • Australian citizenship certificate/naturalisation certificate
    • Department of immigration and border protection (DIBP)
      • Certificate of evidence of resident status
      • Visa evidence card (with PLO56 visa)
    • Queensland or federal police officer photo identity card.
    • Queensland high risk work licence (photographic)
  • Status = Current or expired less than two years
    • Australian passport (including Australian document of identity)
    • Foreign passport
    • Australian photo driver licence
    • Queensland accreditation/authorisation (laminated)
      • Driver/rider trainer; pilot/escort vehicle driver; dangerous goods driver; tow truck driver/assistant certificate – Bus; taxi; limousine driver
  • Status = Valid up to five years after issue
    • DIBP – ImmiCard; temporary or resident visa; document for travel to Australia. Note: Electronic travel authority (ETA) is not accepted.
  • Status = Issued after 01/01/1992
    • Queensland card 18 (laminated)

Category B documents – must be Australian issued documents

  • Status = Current
    • Australian defence force photo identity card (excluding civilians)
    • Australian firearm licence (with photo)
    • Australian security guard/crowd controller licence (with photo)
    • Department of veterans’ affairs/CentreLink pensioner concession card (including healthcare card)
    • Education institution student identity document (must include photo and/or signature)
    • Financial institution debit/credit card (must include signature and embossed/printed name)
    • Medicare card (green, blue or yellow)
    • Interstate government-issued or government-approved proof of age card

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.

QLD

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 - "QLD Health & Safety Representative Initial 5 Day Training"

Date
Time
Location
Cost
Available spots
How many people?
14 Oct, 2024, 08:30 - 08:30
14 Oct, 2024
08:30 - 16:30
SALISBURY - QLD
2 of 15 available
$995.00
$995.00
2 of 15 available
21 Oct, 2024, 08:30 - 08:30
21 Oct, 2024
08:30 - 16:30
SALISBURY - QLD
6 of 15 available
$995.00
$995.00
6 of 15 available
28 Oct, 2024, 08:30 - 08:30
28 Oct, 2024
08:30 - 16:30
SALISBURY - QLD
11 of 15 available
$995.00
$995.00
11 of 15 available
4 Nov, 2024, 08:30 - 08:30
4 Nov, 2024
08:30 - 16:30
SALISBURY - QLD
13 of 15 available
$995.00
$995.00
13 of 15 available
11 Nov, 2024, 08:30 - 08:30
11 Nov, 2024
08:30 - 16:30
SALISBURY - QLD
14 of 15 available
$995.00
$995.00
14 of 15 available
18 Nov, 2024, 08:30 - 08:30
18 Nov, 2024
08:30 - 16:30
BRISBANE CITY - QLD
10 of 15 available
$995.00
$995.00
10 of 15 available
2 Dec, 2024, 08:30 - 08:30
2 Dec, 2024
08:30 - 16:30
BRISBANE CITY - QLD
13 of 15 available
$995.00
$995.00
13 of 15 available
2 Dec, 2024, 08:30 - 08:30
2 Dec, 2024
08:30 - 16:30
27 Gordon Street Mackay 4740
14 of 15 available
$995.00
$995.00
14 of 15 available
9 Dec, 2024, 08:30 - 08:30
9 Dec, 2024
08:30 - 16:30
SALISBURY - QLD
14 of 15 available
$995.00
$995.00
14 of 15 available
16 Dec, 2024, 08:30 - 08:30
16 Dec, 2024
08:30 - 16:30
SALISBURY - QLD
15 of 15 available
$995.00
$995.00
15 of 15 available
20 Jan, 2025, 08:00 - 08:00
20 Jan, 2025
08:00 - 16:30
SALISBURY - QLD
15 of 15 available
$995.00
$995.00
15 of 15 available
3 Feb, 2025, 08:00 - 08:00
3 Feb, 2025
08:00 - 16:30
SALISBURY - QLD
15 of 15 available
$995.00
$995.00
15 of 15 available
10 Feb, 2025, 08:00 - 08:00
10 Feb, 2025
08:00 - 16:30
SALISBURY - QLD
15 of 15 available
$995.00
$995.00
15 of 15 available
17 Feb, 2025, 08:00 - 08:00
17 Feb, 2025
08:00 - 16:30
BRISBANE CITY - QLD
15 of 15 available
$995.00
$995.00
15 of 15 available
3 Mar, 2025, 08:00 - 08:00
3 Mar, 2025
08:00 - 16:30
SALISBURY - QLD
15 of 15 available
$995.00
$995.00
15 of 15 available
10 Mar, 2025, 08:00 - 08:00
10 Mar, 2025
08:00 - 16:30
SALISBURY - QLD
15 of 15 available
$995.00
$995.00
15 of 15 available
17 Mar, 2025, 08:00 - 08:00
17 Mar, 2025
08:00 - 16:30
BRISBANE CITY - QLD
15 of 15 available
$995.00
$995.00
15 of 15 available
31 Mar, 2025, 08:00 - 08:00
31 Mar, 2025
08:00 - 16:30
SALISBURY - QLD
15 of 15 available
$995.00
$995.00
15 of 15 available