This course is accredited by WorkSafe WA in accordance with the Western Australia Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984.
Content
- Module 1: Occupational safety and health legislation
- Module 2: Inspections and investigations
- Module 3: Hazard identification and risk management
- Module 4: Communication and representation
- Module 5: Conflict resolution and Provisional Improvement Notices (PINS)
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Perth 2009 Dates
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12 - 16 Jan |
2 - 6 Feb |
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23 - 27 Feb |
16 - 20 Mar |
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20 - 24 Apr |
18 - 22 May |
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8 - 12 Jun |
29 Jun - 3 Jul |
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20 - 24 Jul |
10 - 14 Aug |
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31 Aug - 4 Sep |
21 - 25 Sep |
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12 - 16 Oct |
2 - 6 Nov |
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23 - 27 Nov |
14 - 18 Dec |
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Learning Outcomes
As a result of attending this course, participants should be able to:
- Apply knowledge of legislation in the role of a safety and health representative
- Conduct workplace inspections and investigations as a safety and health representative
- Conduct hazard identification and risk management in the role of a safety and health representative.
- Communicate on safety and health matters and represent employees.
- Resolve conflict and issue provisional improvement notices in the role of a safety and health representative.
Training Approach
This five-day course has been designed to meet the needs of participants from the mining and heavy industry sectors.
This course combines individual and group activities, discussion, exercises and case studies. The delivery is interactive and focused on practical skills, knowledge and application to the workplace. All exercises and activities are designed to equip Safety and Health Representatives with the tools to represent their workforce effectively.
Qualifications Available
Participants can obtain 6 specialist OHS Statement of Attainments that form part of the Nationally Accredited BSB30707 Certificate III in Occupational Health and Safety. This can be achieved by completing the following:
- Course activities
- Conduct work-site safety inspection
- Complete demonstration activities
- Complete 'End of Course Knowledge Check'
- Demonstrate website access
- Provide Third Party Testimonial validating work as a Safety Rep.
BSB30707 Certificate III in Occupational Health and Safety
Alternatively participants can obtain the full Certificate III in OHS by completing a series of additional workplace tasks and submitting these for assessment. The fee to complete the full qualification is $1440 (inclusive GST on catering component) which includes the $600 assessment fee. Alternatively applicants can apply for Recognition of Prior Learning for all or part of the qualification.
Assessment Only/Recognition of Prior Learning Pathway
People can apply for Assessment Only/Recognition of Prior Learning Pathway if they think they already have the experience relevant to the Unit of Competency or qualification. Please read the attached information to find out how the Assessment Only/RPL process works.
Safety Reps Pre-requisites
There are no restrictions on entry to this course, however participants are required to have sufficient numeracy and literacy skills to read and comprehend instruction for:
- Referencing and understanding legislation, standards and codes of practice.
- Consulting with workers and employers on safety issues. If you have special literacy requirements please advise at time of booking.
See what some of our participants say about our Safety Reps course!
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"Excellent session. Trainer knows subject matter very well."
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"Great job all round again - Great tucker!"
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"Well designed and presented course. Facilities of the highest caliber."
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