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Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) play a key role in improving workplace safety. Explore WorkSafe Victoria's guidance to understand HSR powers, responsibilities, and support resources available to you and your workplace.


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WorkSafe Approved HSR OHS Training Courses

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Health and Safety Representatives OHS training — WorkSafe Victoria approved HSR training by Systec

WorkSafe Approved HSR OHS Training Courses

Systec is approved by WorkSafe Victoria to deliver the Health & Safety Representatives' Initial OHS Training Course. This WorkSafe-approved training course provides HSRs and Deputy HSRs with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to exercise their powers for the purpose of representing members of their designated workgroup and to help make their workplaces safer.

This course is designed to be practical and informative, providing each participant with a working knowledge of the legislation as well as the tools and techniques for controlling workplace hazards and risks. With the latest information in the area of OHS, this course introduces legislation and workshops strategies to deal with on-site OHS issues.


Learning Objectives

  • Interpreting the OHS legislative framework and its relationship to the HSR
  • Identifying key parties and their legislative obligations and duties
  • Establishing representation in the workplace
  • Participating in consultation and issue resolution
  • Representing DWG members in any OHS risk management process undertaken by the appropriate duty holder
  • Issuing a Provisional Improvement Notice (PIN) and directing the cessation of work

Who Should Attend

This course is developed for HSRs and Deputy HSRs however it is also beneficial for Safety Committee Members, Management, and Employees involved with Safety Management.


⚠️ Important — Section 67 of the Victorian OHS Act: The employer must allow a HSR to attend a WorkSafe approved HSR Initial OHS Training course on paid time, pay the cost of the course, and must pay any other associated costs. This section also allows HSRs to choose the approved training course they attend in consultation with their employer.

For further information on HSR training requirements in Victoria, visit WorkSafe Victoria — Health & Safety Representatives .


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WorkSafe Victoria Approved Training Course — Systec

HSR Initial OHS Training Course — 5 Day

This WorkSafe-approved 5-day course provides Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) with the knowledge and skills to understand and exercise their powers under the OHS Act, represent employees, resolve health and safety issues, and contribute to a safer workplace.

Course Duration: 5 Days

Location: On-site or at our training centre

Suitable For: HSRs, Deputy HSRs, Safety Committee Members, and Managers involved in safety management

Price: AUD $985

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📅 HSR Initial OHS Training — 5 Day


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HSR Initial OHS Training — 5 Day

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HSR Initial OHS Training — 5 Day

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HSR Initial OHS Training — 5 Day

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WorkSafe Victoria Approved Training Course — Systec

HSR Refresher OHS Training Course — Plant

This WorkSafe-approved refresher course focuses on plant safety and reinforces the roles, powers, and responsibilities of Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) under the OHS Act. Participants will refresh existing knowledge, update their understanding of plant-related hazards and risk control measures, and build confidence in preventing and managing plant-related risks in the workplace.

Course Duration: 1 Day

Location: On-site or at our training centre

Suitable For: HSRs and Deputy HSRs requiring a plant-focused refresher in line with WorkSafe Victoria requirements

Price: AUD $290

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11

HSR Refresher — Plant

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11 Sep 2026

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HSR Refresher OHS Training Course — Work-Related Violence

This WorkSafe-approved refresher course focuses on work-related violence, helping Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) better identify, prevent, and respond to physical and psychological threats in the workplace. Participants will build on their knowledge of their functions and powers under the OHS Act, strengthen their understanding of duties relating to workplace violence, and develop practical strategies for consultation, risk assessment, and issue resolution.

Course Duration: 1 Day

Location: On-site or at our training centre

Suitable For: HSRs and Deputy HSRs requiring a work-related violence refresher in line with WorkSafe Victoria requirements

Price: AUD $290

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HSR Refresher OHS Training Course — Psychological Health

⚠️ New Legislation: Victoria's OHS (Psychological Health) Regulations 2025 are in force from 1 December 2025 — requiring all Victorian employers to identify, assess, and control psychosocial hazards in the workplace.

This new WorkSafe-approved Psychological Health HSR Refresher course helps HSRs and Deputy HSRs understand the psychosocial factors that affect mental health and safety, enabling them to identify psychosocial hazards in their workplace and liaise with their designated work group and management to raise and resolve identified issues.

Course Duration: 1 Day

Location: On-site or at our training centre

Suitable For: HSRs, Deputy HSRs, managers, supervisors, and safety committee members

Price: AUD $290

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HSR Refresher — Psychological Health

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HSR Refresher — Psychological Health

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