• You are the Health and Safety Representative (HSR) or deputy HSR and have been elected under the WHS Act for your workplace.

Then this is the course for you.

To make an informed choice about the suitability of this course, please consider the essential skills and knowledge below. You must: 

• Have a passion for safe work practices and procedures.
• Show an ability to work independently, within a team and leading others.
• Demonstrate the ability to write documents legibly.
• Have well-developed oral communication.
• Demonstrate well-developed problem-solving skills and ability to analyse information.
• Have ability to read and interpret information.

This five-day WorkSafe Western Australia accredited course for Health and Safety Representatives is intended to assist you as the HSR understand your role and function as to how the WHS legislation will influence health and safety outcomes in your workplace. This course aims to provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to fulfil your role as a HSR including:

• an understanding of the new WHS legislation.

• an understanding of how it applies to your role as an elected HSR or deputy HSR.

• the knowledge and skills necessary to use your additional powers under the WHS legislation to issue Provisional Improvement Notices (PINs) and direct that unsafe work cease.

Time Commitment – You will need to allocate appropriate time to complete this course. This includes attending classes on campus as outlined in the study mode. This course is delivered over five days face to face.

Below are some of the important personal skills you will be required to develop and demonstrate during training. These skills are highly valued by industry:

• Respectful Communication - Interact with people from different backgrounds, share ideas effectively and build trust.
• Teamwork – Collaborate with others, show them respect, and be open to feedback.
• Problem Solving - There is always a solution. How do you respond to a challenge? If you spot a problem, we encourage you to ask questions, clarify as needed, and respond appropriately within your training.
• Initiative - Stay motivated, take proactive steps, and seek help when necessary.
• Planning - Manage time well. Knowing how to prioritise and completing your tasks efficiently are crucial for your success.
• Self-Management - Reflect on your performance. Reflection is a powerful tool for growth and success as a student at South Regional TAFE. Being a professional in the workplace can mean learning when to accept responsibility for your failures as often as your successes. This is how we learn!
• Learning – Recognise what your strengths already are. Then embrace all the new knowledge and experience from your South Regional TAFE journey to grow as a student. Some of the skills you will learn include:
  • How to apply the legislative requirements to the workplace.
  • How to apply the principles of Risk Management by participating in and conducting a workplace inspection.
  • How to apply the techniques of accident investigation.
  • How to assist the employer in the development of accident prevention controls and systems.
  • How to effectively communicate with the employer and employees on safety and health matters.
• Technology - Adapt to new tools, access digital resources, and integrate technology into your learning.