WorkSafe approved HSR refresher Gendered Violence course provides an opportunity for HSRs and Deputy HSRs to revisit aspects of the HSR Initial OHS Training Course and refresh their knowledge of OHS in the workplace.
Under the OHS Act 2004 (section 67), all elected HSRs and deputy HSRs, after completing an initial course of training, have an entitlement for each year they hold office to attend a WorkSafe-approved HSR refresher OHS training course.
An employer, if requested, must allow the HSR/Deputy HSR to attend on paid time, pay the cost of the course and any other associated costs. Section 67 also allows HSRs to choose the course, in consultation with their employer.
This WorkSafe-approved training course will help HSRs and Deputy HSRs to understand and exercise their powers effectively. The training will provide HSRs and DHSRs with the confidence, skills and knowledge to represent their co-workers when raising health and safety concerns in relation to work-related gendered violence and to understand the health and safety issues arising from incidents of work-related gendered violence.
Course Content
The value of HSRs
Consultation in the workplace
Element of the legislative framework
Risk management overview.
Duty of care
Issue resolution.
The role of inspectors
Safety compliance
Who should attend?
Health & Safety Representatives and Deputy Health and Safety Representatives. Although HSRs are the primary audience; managers, supervisors, health and safety committee members and anyone else with an interest in health and safety may also benefit from attending this course.
Delivery
Course hours: 9am – 5pm Course length: 1 day
We can come to your workplace and deliver this course or you can visit out in house facilities.
Our Difference
Systec are leaders in OHS compliance working in the industry for over 25 years. Our courses provide relevant information, ongoing support, and efficient delivery.
Our professional trainers have experience in and out of the classroom providing the best experience for our students and empowering them to create safer workplaces.
Health and Safety Representative Initial WHS Training Course (5 Days)
Participant profile: Suitable for individuals or groups. Each participant must have their own computer or laptop.
Duration: 5 days, 7 hours participation time per day, 1 hour total break time.
Course Outline
This course is designed to develop the skills and knowledge an HSR needs to represent their workgroup. It provides HSRs with information on their role, and entitlements and protections, and information on WHS legislation needed to promote a safe work culture in their workplace.
Under the WHS Act (2011), HSRs are entitled to attend an initial training course.
The Act requires employers to cover the cost of the course and allow HSRs paid time off to attend.
Our Difference
SysTec are leaders in WHS and OHS compliance, working in the industry for over 25 years. Our courses provide relevant information, ongoing support, and efficient delivery.
Our professional trainers have experience in and out of the classroom providing the best experience for our students and empowering them to create safer workplaces.
Now you can learn from the comfort of your home or workplace with the support of our trainers. Our high-tech video conferencing system allows you to join live, interactive, instructor lead presentations, ask questions in real time, complete activities, and collaborate with your classmates in digital breakout rooms.
Learning Objectives:
Understanding key WHS terminology
Interpreting the WHS legislative framework and its relationship to the HSR
Participating in consultation and issue resolution
Establishing representation in the workplace
Issuing Provisional Improvement Notice (PIN) and directing cessation of work
Understanding the role of SafeWork and its relationship to the HSR
Identifying key parties and their legislative obligations and duties
Who Should Attend:
Health & Safety Representatives and Deputy Health and Safety Representatives.
Although HSRs are the primary audience, managers, supervisors, health and safety committee members, and anyone else with an interest in health and safety may also benefit from attending this course. If WHS training has not been undertaken in over 2 years, this course may be a good opportunity to update your WHS skills. (note: HSRs have only one entitlement for initial training however the absence of an entitlement does not prevent an employer who recognises the benefits of HSRs receiving training from allowing them to attend additional courses).
After completing the HSR Initial course, HSRs and deputy HSRs can do a one-day refresher once every year.
Health and Safety Representative Initial OHS Training Course (5 Days)
The course is designed to enable HSRs to develop skills to represent the members of their Designated Work Group (DWG) and exercise their powers to make their workplace safer under the WHS Act.
The WHS Act 2011 provides the entitlement for a HSR to attend an initial course.
Employers under the WHS Act must allow a representative to attend an approved course on paid time, pay the cost of the course and must pay any other associated costs.
The role of the Health and Safety Representative (HSR) is primarily to liaise with other staff to identify health and safety issues and convey these to management. HSRs are elected by fellow staff to represent the views of the staff group.
Our Difference
Systec are leaders in OHS compliance working in the industry for over 25 years. Our courses provide relevant information, ongoing support, and efficient delivery.
Our professional trainers have experience in and out of the classroom providing the best experience for our students and empowering them to create safer workplaces.
This Dangerous goods management course provides participants with an understanding on how dangerous goods should be stored and handled. The course explains the physical properties and effects of dangerous goods and hazard communication requirements.
This Dangerous goods management course is designed for anyone who requires a general understanding of storage and handling hazardous chemicals/dangerous goods as required under the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Regulations. No previous knowledge or experience with Hazardous chemicals/dangerous goods is required to be able to complete the course.
Delivery
Virtual Classroom– The virtual classroom course is popular with people that want flexible learning in real time with a teacher. virtual classroom can be undertaken on most platforms unique to your business or we can facilitate sessions through our online learning portal.
Self-paced learning – Self paced learning provides the user with access to Systec’s online learning portal where they can complete work at their own pace in their own learning environment
Face to Face (groups) – classroom led sessions at your business or in our own training facility
Course Content
Duration: 2 days 3-4 hours per day or 1 x 8 hour day
Occupational Health and Safety and Dangerous Goods Legislation
Relevant aspects of current Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code and relevant Australian Standards
Workplace communication and consultation in regards to dangerous goods
House keeping standards
Classification systems
Reading, interpreting and following relevant instructions, procedures, regulations, information and signs
Chemical properties — exposure standards
Dangerous goods awareness
Chemical management
Health effects of substances
Physical properties of chemicals and/or substances
Marking, Labelling and interpretation
Interpreting Safety Data Sheets
Personal protective equipment and different applications for the work.
Risk assessment and completing risk assessment documentation
Dangerous Goods permit systems
Storage and segregation
Risk management
Safe work procedures
Includes storage procedures, spill protection, segregation and placarding, ignition sources, emergency response, ventilation.
The traffic management refresher course provides the required skills and knowledge to interpret and implement traffic management plans to ensure the safety of construction and maintenance workers, and the general public.
Please note that Vic Roads requires all field staff with responsibility for setting out, implementing and/or monitoring a Traffic Guidance Scheme, as required by a traffic management plan, to have completed the RIIWHS302D Implement Traffic Management Plan unit of competency and to complete a refresher course every three (3) years.
It is highly recommended that course participants also complete RIIWHS205D Control Traffic with Stop-Slow Bat to obtain work in the Traffic Control industry.
Entry Requirements
It is advisable that course participants have at least a basic level of literacy, numeracy and communication skills as well as a reasonable level of fitness and a desire to work outdoors.
It is highly recommended that course participants also complete RIIWHS205D Control Traffic with Stop-Slow Bat to obtain work in the Traffic Control industry.
Structure
This course consists of one (1) unit of competency.
Delivery
This course can be delivered in one full 8-hour day or split into two 4-hour days depending on your learning needs.
Virtual classroom
Self-paced learning
Learning Outcomes
The course will prepare you to Prepare and implement traffic management plans Set up signage schemes Monitor traffic flows Store and maintain equipment and signage Close down
A refresher course is also available, it is recommended that you complete this every three (3) years.
Assessment
Assessment is against the National Standard, which applies in all states and territories. SysTec RTO’s assessors are fully licensed and accredited.
SysTec RTO will issue a Statement of Attainment on the successful completion of this unit of competency.
Outcomes
Traffic management can lead to an abundance of opportunities in the road maintenance, civil, and building industry. This highly versatile qualification is high in demand and we’ll make you attractive to any employer.
This can also lead to a variety of high-paying operational roles in:
RIIWHS205D Control traffic with Stop Slow Bat is a nationally accredited VET course and persons who have completed this course should conduct refresher training every 3 years to keep their knowledge current.
Vic Roads requires all field staff with identified roles and responsibilities for being a traffic controller to have completed the RIIWHS205D Control Traffic with Stop Slow Bat.
This course provides participants with the relevant knowledge to direct and control traffic with a stop slow bat in accordance with relevant Work Health and Safety Regulations and Occupational Health and Safety Regulations.
Topics include: • The roles and responsibilities of site traffic management • Legislation relevant to the management of traffic • Positioning of signage and barriers in traffic management scenarios • Directing and controlling pedestrian and vehicular traffic on worksites and public roads • Communication in the workplace using hand signals to drivers and pedestrians • Communication using hand-held communication devices • Removing or covering signs after completion of work
Vic Roads requires all field staff with identified roles and responsibilities for being a traffic controller to have completed the RIIWHS205D Control Traffic with Stop Slow Bat. Vic Roads also requires that a refresher course be completed every three (3) years.
Entry Requirements
Participants must have at least a basic level of literacy, numeracy and communication skills.
