GOTAFE
1 day
A one-day WorkSafe-approved refresher course designed for Health and Safety Representatives to update their knowledge on Victorian OHS legislation with emphasis on psychological health and psychosocial hazards. Ideal for HSRs, managers, supervisors, and health and safety committee members seeking to maintain compliance and support workplace mental wellbeing.
Ideally, students should be Health and Safety Representatives from industry who have completed initial HSR training in previous years. General GOTAFE entry requirements apply. Students are required to bring general stationery (pens, pencils, rulers). No formal prerequisites are required, though prior HSR training experience is beneficial. This course is open to HSRs, managers, supervisors, health and safety committee members, and anyone with an interest in health and safety.
The course covers legislative updates relevant to psychological health under Victorian OHS law, including understanding psychosocial hazards and associated risks. Participants learn about the role of HSRs in identifying, consulting on, and escalating psychological health issues, as well as employer and employee duties in relation to psychological health. The curriculum emphasizes effective consultation and representation in matters affecting mental wellbeing at work, and includes group discussions, case study reviews, and role-play activities to apply updated strategies and legislative changes to workplace HSR responsibilities.
GOTAFE is a leading Registered Training Organisation (RTO 3094) in Northern Victoria delivering WorkSafe-approved training. This course is specifically approved by WorkSafe Victoria, ensuring participants receive current, compliant training that meets legislative requirements. GOTAFE's experienced trainers deliver contemporary knowledge and best practice, with flexible delivery options across multiple regional campuses and comprehensive student support services.
Upon completion, participants will gain essential skills to represent a work group in the safety sphere and maintain their HSR entitlements under the OHS Act 2004. Graduates can progress to further study such as the BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety. The course supports career development in occupational health and safety roles, enabling HSRs to act confidently in their positions and contribute to safer, healthier workplaces across various industries.
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