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As the nominated and preferred training provider for the Health and Safety Representative (HSR) Course for members and clients
Health and Safety Representative training can only be undertaken with an approved registered training provider. Essential Training (RTO Provider 45750) is approved by the Work Health and Safety Commission in accordance with the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 to deliver this training in Perth, Western Australia.
5-Day HSR Training Course Dates for 2025
Check below for course details and scheduled course intakes
Health and Safety Representatives – Course Details
Course description and details
Our HSR training is delivered by highly qualified WHS specialists in small groups to maximise your learning experience and enhance your knowledge and skills to support your vital role as a HSR in your workplace.
For an in-depth course description, please refer to our website’s Course Information page for this training.
Why Complete this Course
Since 2022, changes to workplace health and safety laws added new roles and functions for health and safety representatives. This course offers an in-depth understanding of these changes and how they impact your role.
Attendees will also develop confidence to improve overall safety performance and have a meaningful impact on their organisation’s safety culture.
The course design supports the required knowledge for HSRs to successfully conduct their HSR role and comply with the WHS Act.
Essential Training is approved by the WHS Commission to deliver this vital training.
Course Outcomes
- Legislation relevant to the role and functions of a Health and Safety Representative
- Communicate effectively on health and safety matters to represent workers in your elected area
- Issue resolution processes
- Know your role in the WHS committee
- Be conversant with WorkSafe WA and their inspectors and be able to access and utilise WorkSafe WA information in relation to safety matters
- The process of conducting workplace inspections
- Issue a Provisional Improvement Notice (PIN)
- Hazard and risk management processes
- Write a job safety analysis (JSA)
- Your involvement in an investigation process
Certification
Participants who successfully complete the course will receive a ‘Certificate of Attendance’ from Essential Training. Successful course completion requires attendance at, and participation in, all 5 days of the course.
Further Study Pathways
Refresher course options are available for participants wishing to update their health and safety knowledge if the initial course has already been completed.
Completion of this course also provides a solid foundation for those wishing to pursue further studies in the WHS field – such as the Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety.
Course Fee
$ + GST
$ + GST
CCIWA member discount applies for this course,
please provide your membership number at time of booking
Ready to apply?
Click the ‘apply’ button in the table above next to the intake date of your choice to fill out the booking form.
Course Duration & Structure
Day 1
Introduction to the WHS legislative framework; Key parties and their obligations and duties.
Day 2
The role of the regulator; establishing representation in the workplace within the framework of the WHS Act.
Day 3
Participating in effective consultation – negotiation, issue resolution and minimising risks.
Day 4
Monitoring PCBU’s management of WHS risks – workplace inspections, notifiable incidents and incident investigation.
Day 5
Issuing of PINs and direction for ceasing unsafe work.
The course is delivered face to face, in a classroom environment over 5 days. This duration is mandated by WorkSafe WA and cannot be modified. Essential Training delivers the course over 5 consecutive days (Monday to Friday) for advertised intakes.
The course is structured to cover the above topics over a 5 day period.
Delivery Information
Training Location
Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia (CCIWA), Level 5, Bishops See, 235 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000
Course duration
5 days(Monday to Friday)
Course time
9:00am to 4:30pm
If you require assistance with your course booking or require further information about the course including, course duration, course fees, delivery, intake dates or course outcomes, please contact our friendly staff at info@et.wa.edu.au or complete our Contact Form.
Ready to apply?
Click the ‘apply’ button in the table above next to the intake date of your choice to fill out the booking form.
