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TAFE Statement in Health and Safety Representative Refresher

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Overview About this course

This course provides you with an update on changes to the Work Health and Safety Act 2011. Carry out the role of a health and safety representative (HSR) with skills to participate in consultation and issues resolution.

Outcomes What you'll gain

Learning outcomes

Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:

  • Continue to represent a work group in health and safety matters by carrying out the role and function of a health and safety representative (HSR)

  • Implement and act on health and safety measures such as identifying potential hazards in line with work health and safety (WHS) legislation

  • Identify key parties, legislative obligations and duties

  • Participate constructively in consultation and issues resolution

Course outcomes

Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.

  • A nationally accredited TAFE Statement

  • A pathway to further study in health and safety

  • Specialist skills to interpret WHS legislation and its relationship to the role of a health and safety representative

  • The confidence to establish representation in the workplace

  • The skills to represent members in the WHS risk management process undertaken by the person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU)

  • Comfort issuing a provisional improvement notice (PIN) and directing the cessation of work

  • Strong pathways to continue your studies and enhance your career opportunities

Suitability Is this course right for you?

Entry requirements

This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol

  • Successful completion of the TAFE Statement in Health and Safety Representative (HSR), or equivalent course, as evidenced by a copy of your transcript

Entry recommendations

To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:

  • Empathy, patience and the capacity to empower others

  • Interest in the wellbeing of fellow workers

  • 2 years workplace experience to be favourably considered for a health and safety representative (HSR)

TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.

Pathways Future career and study options

Career pathways

Our graduates go onto roles like: safety officer, health and safety officer and health and safety representative.

Study pathways

Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:

Previous study 0 Courses

Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.

The TAFE Statement in Health and Safety Representative Refresher does not have any pre-requisite courses.

Further study 0 Courses

Advance your skills to take your career to the next level

The TAFE Statement in Health and Safety Representative Refresher does not have any post-graduate courses.

Related study 2 Courses

Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.

Your experience counts

At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.

Units Units taught in this course

Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.

  • Health and Safety Representative Refresher 800-000167A

TAFE NSW services Facilities and support

TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.

  • TAFE NSW Disability Support Service

  • TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support

  • TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)

  • TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service

  • TAFE NSW Libraries

  • Scholarship programs – be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential

  • Smarthinking - online access to a tutor

  • LinkedIn Learning – an online resource which offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills

  • Student associations – get social with our student community

Delivery options Find a location to enrol

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