QLD Health & Safety Representative Initial 5 Day Training

• 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.

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

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

  Physical Requirements:

  This course requires a basic level of mobility and stamina, with most activities focused on documentation, observation, and communication rather than heavy physical exertion.

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

  • Walk through work areas to inspect hazards and isolations.
  • Bend or stoop occasionally to check equipment or controls.
  • Wear standard PPE as required for site access.
  • Complete documents such as Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and permits.
  • Stand and communicate clearly with others during permit briefings and observations.

  Key overall physical demands

  • Walking and standing for inspections, observations, and site checks
  • Bending/stooping to identify hazards or check isolations
  • Wearing PPE as required for site conditions
  • Light manual handling (signage, documents, locks/tags)
  • Administrative work – permits, JHAs, and reporting
  • Clear communication – hazard discussions, toolbox talks, and team briefings