Course Name: Approved Work Health & Safety Representative
Course Code: WHSQ - HSR - NCB01
The course is designed for Work Health and Safety Representatives and has been updated to reflect the new harmonised legislation. This course has been approved by WHSQ-JAG in the new 5 day WHSR course format. On successful completion of the course, learners will have acquired the skills and knowledge to enable them to exercise all the powers of the WHSR under the WHS Act 2011.
Who Will Benefit?
- Any worker elected as a WHS Representative who wishes to gain knowledge and skill about the legislation and how to perform their role.
- Any person who is on the WHS Committee for their workplace who wishes to gain knowledge and skill about the legislation and how to perform their role.
- An employer of the above Representatives and Committee Members, as active participation and consultation can assist the management of safety issues at their workplace.
Course Duration
The course is conducted over five days and includes a range of practical and theoretical activities.
Course Location
Public courses are scheduled regularly on the Gold Coast. This course can also be conducted in-house at a client’s premises. Please contact us to have a training proposal prepared for you.
Course Cost
The cost for individuals attending our public course is $850.00 (GST free) per person. Participants will receive a set of quality notes, morning and afternoon tea, lunch and tea and coffee all day.
Trainers
The trainers delivering this course are experienced workplace health and safety professionals with practical experience in industry. All trainers are approved by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland to deliver Course WHSQ - HSR - NCB01 Approved Work Health and Safety Officer.
Competency Standards
The units of competency fully addressed in this course are:
| Unit Code | Unit of competency title |
| WHSR01A | Identify and apply relevant workplace health and safety information |
| WHSR02A | Identify hazards and control risks in the workplace |
| WHSR03A | Represent workers in workplace health and safety consultation mechanisms |
| WHSR04A | Isssuing workplace health and safety improvement notices (PINS) |
Assessment
The range of assessment methods include:
- Assessment workbooks for each unit, containing a series of short answer questions and group activities prepared by ASLS.
- WHSR02A includes a requirement for the learner to undertake a simulated health and safety inspection of a workplace.
- All units require learners to participate in group discussions and to answer oral questions.
Outcome And Qualification
Participants must complete all units to achieve the course outcomes and receive the Statement of Attainment.
Refund Policy
Prepaid fees will be refunded in full if cancellation is received 7 days prior to commencement of course. If less than 7 days notice is received the prepaid fees will be either held as a credit for further course enrolments or shall be refunded less 10%. This fee is to cover mail outs and administration costs incurred.
Course Outline
WHSR01A - Identify and apply WHS information
- Common Law & Statute Law
- Workplace Health and Safety Act 1955
- Workplace Health and Safety Regulations 1997
- Ministerial Notices
- Codes of Practice
- Safety performance overviews
- Cost of workplace injury
- Factors contributing to poor safety performance
WHSR02A - Identify hazards and control risks in the workplace
- Concept of Risk Management
- Identifying workplace hazards
- Assessing risk
- Identify and recommend control measures to manage exposure to identify workplace hazards and risks
- Monitoring and reviewing control measures
- Risk assessment methods specific to workplace hazards
- Health and hygiene
- Specific workplace hazards
WHSR03A - Represent workers in workplace health and safety consultation mechanisms
- WHS Representatives – legislation and entitlements
- WHS Committees – legislation, functions and membership
- Consultation, communication and negotiating skills
- WHS Reports
WHSR04A - Issuing workplace health and safety provisional improvement notices (PINS)
- Apply PINS related WHS information relevant to the workplace
- Apply consultative methods in the resolution of identified WHS issues
- Apply correct process for the issuing of PINS in the workplace
Note: The above course outline can be tailored to suit the client’s needs. This can include more emphasis on particular issues or inclusion of client’s forms, policies and procedures.
PINS Standalone Course
For those WHSRs who have completed modules WHSR01-03A in the original 30630QLD Version 1 course, the Standalone PINS training Module WHSR04A must be completed to become a "Qualified WHSR" with the authority to issue a PIN. This course is offered both as an in-house course and a public course.
