Initial 5 Day Occupational Health & Safety Course for Health & Safety Representatives, Managers & Supervisors.
This Victorian Work Safe Accredited course provides participants with an in depth understanding of the Victorian OH&S Act 2004 together with the Victorian OH&S Regulations 2007 & Compliance Codes.
The course is designed to provide the Health & Safety Representative / Manager / Supervisor or Small Business Partner with the necessary knowledge to allow them to apply the OH&S Act and all other associated legislative documentation within their company or Designated work Group.
The course involves written and practical exercises to better understand the complexity of OH&S. Participants is also given the opportunity to participate in a work place audit during the course.
(35 class hours over 5 days) - (40 Hours of attendance)
The course can be provided in several formats: either as 1 day per week over a 5 week period or several days a week over a two week period.
Courses are offered either “In House” or “Public” courses which are held at our Pakenham Training Facilities.
In House or private courses are also offered at a client’s own premises.
Course Modules:
Learning Outcome 1
Understanding the Legal Framework for Occupational Health & Safety
Learning Outcome 2
Describe the Roles & Powers of the key parties (not HSRs) in the OHS Act 2004
Learning Outcome 3
Understanding the Representation role of HSR’s & their legal powers & entitlements.
Learning Outcome 4
Understanding the Role & Representative Powers of the HSR in the Identification of Hazards and Risk Controls at the Work Place.
Learning Outcome 5
Skills to represent members of a DWG and Participate in work place consultation, issue Resolution & Negotiation.
HSR Entitlements under Section 67 include:
- Attendance at this initial level training course
- Attendance at an annual 1 Day refresher course ( whilst he/she holds office)
- The employer must allow time off work to attend the training with all normal pay & conditions
- The employer Must pay all costs associated with the training
- If the Employee & the Employer cannot agree on a suitable course then the Authority may be asked to determine a specified course
- Without reasonable excuse the Employer cannot refuse the training
RMF Consulting Services Pty Ltd welcomes attendees who have special needs should they wish to attend our course.
If they require any special assistance we would be pleased to assist with their appropriate needs.
“Delivery of the course is subject to the enactment of the WHS Bill and future approval provisions by WorkSafe of RMF Consulting Services as an approved provider of training for HSRs”
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