QLD Health & Safety Representative Refresher Training

• WHS Act legislative framework
• The role and functions of the QLD Regulator and their interaction with HSRs
• Duties and responsibilities of PCBUs, 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 (or workgroups) within the workplace Election process for HSRs / Deputy HSRs and disqualification provisions
• Health and Safety Committees (HSCs)
• 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 work group and to resolve work health and safety issues
• Risk management and the use of risk controls, including the duties and responsibilities of various PCBUs under the legislation
• How HSRs can use their functions and powers to contribute to risk management activities in the workplace
• Provisional Improvement Notices and the right to cease, or direct the cessation of, unsafe work

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

Pre-requisites:

Participants are to provide evidence of completing the QLD 5 day initial or Refresher training course (QLD WHS Regulation 2011 Ref. 21.

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 only a basic level of mobility, stamina, and communication skills, as the focus is on legislation, consultation, and representation activities rather than physical tasks.

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

• Sit for extended periods during classroom sessions and presentations.
• Take part in group discussions, case studies, and role-play activities.
• Read course notes and complete workbook or assessment activities.
• Walk short distances and bend/stoop briefly during a simulated workplace inspection.
• Speak clearly and listen actively when participating in consultation or conflict resolution activities.
• Complete a Provisional Improvement Notice (PIN) form during a group or individual exercise.

Overall: Training is classroom and discussion based, with some light movement in group activities. No strenuous or high-risk physical requirements. Reasonable adjustments can be provided if required.