HSR InitialOHS Training CourseWork Safe Approved
Work safe approved
HSR Initial OHS Training Course
This 5-day WorkSafe-approved OHS training course aims at providing Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) the skills, knowledge, and confidence to represent their designated work group by providing workplace health and safety training to help make their workplace safer.
The training aims to give HSRs the basic knowledge and skills to exercise their powers and rights effectively as an HSR.
Under section 67 of the Victoria OHS Act 2004 an employer, if requested, must allow an elected HSR and elected Deputy HSR to attend a WorkSafe approved HSR OHS Training Course on paid time off work, pay the cost of the course and any other associated costs. Section 67 also allows HSRs to choose the approved training course they attend in consultation with their employer.
Although HSRs are the primary audience, managers and supervisors or anyone with an interest in workplace health and safety training may also benefit by attending this course.
LearningObjectives
To exercise powers and rights as Health and Safety Representative effectively, it is essential that you receive training. This training course aims to provide you with the skills, knowledge and confidence to represent your designated work group and make sure your workplace safer.
This course is also suitable for managers, supervisors, health and safety committee members and anyone with an interest in health and safety.
This OHS representative training course will help you develop the skills when:
- Interpret the occupational health and safety legislative framework
- Identify key parties and their legislative obligations and duties
- Establish representation in the workplace
- Participate in consultation and issue resolution
- Represent designated work groups in any OHS risk management process
undertaken by the appropriate duty holder/s - Issue a Provisional Improvement Notice (PIN) and directing the cessation of work
Course Duration
The course duration is seven hours per day and 35 hours over five days (excluding breaks).
Make Up Sessions
If you are unable to attend any of the sessions, MAKE UP sessions must be completed within 6 months of commencement of the date of the first workshop.
Please email course Coordinator admin@ails.edu.au.
Course Fees
It is Australian Institute of Leadership and Safety’s policy that the course fee will be all-inclusive.
Students will not be ‘surprised’ by unexpected requirements, fees or expenses.
Course will be conducted at Deer Park Club Conference Room – 780 Ballarat Rd, Deer Park VIC 3023
Full fee – $1195
Face to face (Morning tea & Lunch will be provided)
Student Support
Australian Institute of Leadership and Safety recognises that not all people learn in the same manner, and that with an amount of “reasonable adjustment” students who may not learn best with traditional learning will still achieve good results.
Reasonable adjustment may be offered to students with a disability or learning difficulty according to the nature of the disability or difficulty.
Reasonable adjustments may include the use of adaptive technology, educational support.
Should you need support in undertaking this training because of learning difficulties or a disability please contact the Course Coordinator at admin@ails.edu.au
Coursedates& ENROLMENT
2026
Feb 11
5 Consecutive Weeks – Wednesday’s
11/02/2026, 18/02/2026, 25/02/2026, 11/03/2026 & 18/03/2026
Mar 26
5 Consecutive Weeks – Thursday’s
26/03/2026, 02/04/2026, 09/04/2026, 16/04/2026 & 23/04/2026
May 05
5 Consecutive Weeks – Tuesday’s
05/05/2026, 12/05/2026, 19/05/2026, 26/05/2026 & 02/06/2026
Jul 23
5 Days over 3 Weeks (2days+2days+1day)
23/07/2026, 24/07/2026, 30/07/2026, 31/07/2026 & 06/08/2026
Sep 01
5 Days over 2 Weeks
01/09/2026, 02/09/2026, 03/09/2026, 08/09/2026 & 10/09/2026
Oct 23
5 Consecutive Weeks – Friday’s
23/10/2026, 30/10/2026, 06/11/2026, 13/11/2026 & 20/11/2026
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Advantages
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Flexible Study Options
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Industry-Relevant Training
Courses built around real-world application and current workplace standards.
Nationally Recognised
Programs that meet Australian qualifications frameworks and compliance requirements.