Health and Safety Representative (HSR) Training Courses Sydney

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Course Overview

Health and Safety Representative (HSR) training provides you with the skills and knowledge to perform your role as a Health and Safety Representative (HSR) effectively. It provides guidance on the powers and functions of HSRs, as mentioned in the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act) and Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011. The SafeWork NSW HSR training courses are delivered in NSW by SafeWork NSW Approved Training Providers (ATPs), such as Vigil Training College. Vigil has helped more than 10 thousand students achieve success. Choosing Vigil will empower you with the necessary knowledge and skills to succeed in your career as an HSR. We have more than seven years of experience. Our staff are highly professional and expert in the industry. Follow the 3 simple steps below to receive your HSR Training Certificate!




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Take care of yourself and others with confidence; protect workers from unsafe conditions, and contribute to a safe workplace for everyone who wants to stay healthy. Sign up now for an HSR course online at Vigil Training College! 

We are authorised to deliver HSR courses both online and offline to help participants better understand safety legislation, responsibilities, risk assessment, and more.
HSR Course in Sydney – Our Course Details
Increase your value in the workplace by having this SafeWork accredited qualification and succeed in your career. Get access to our thoughtfully-curated HSR courses in Sydney, which will equip you with all the skills required to perform well as an HSR. We provide a full HSR course delivered face-to-face (in our classroom) or remotely via live video streaming. Practical training is incorporated throughout the program so trainees can demonstrate competency before receiving an HSR training course certificate of attendance. You will enjoy unlimited email and phone support from an experienced team throughout the training period, as well as access to our acclaimed portfolio of resources and tools to assist you. With our easy payment plan, you can pay now or spread out the cost over months.

As a SafeWork NSW-approved training provider, we offer the latest industry content to students studying the HSR course in Sydney. Our information is accurate, reliable and up-to-date. Our Sydney HSR training is a 5-day course and provides you with the skills, knowledge, and support to represent your group in workplace health and safety matters. In addition to the HSR course, we also provide a one-day HSR refresher course to students who have completed the initial 5-day course previously.
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With more than seven years of experience in HSR Training Course delivery, our highly professional staff will work closely with you to understand your specific requirements. Vigil Training College, one of the SafeWork NSW Approved Training Providers (ATPs), provides an up-to-date knowledge base on HSR Legislation, Regulations and Code of Practice within the scope of their course deliverables.

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Course Duration & Delivery Methods

HSR Initial Five (5) Day Training Course

The initial five-day course is required for new HSRs. The training does not intend to make you qualified or expert WHS specialists, but rather provide you with support, knowledge, and skills so that you can represent your work group in WHS matters.

Course Duration

The course will run for One (1) week, Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm (including one-hour break). The course consists of 35 hours face-to-face training.

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Course Delivery Method

The course is delivered either face-to-face in a classroom at our campus or through online delivery (Zoom). Vigil can also delivery this training at a client’s venue.

See Course Batches below for upcoming course Delivery Methods.

HSR Refresher One (1) Day Training Course

HSR refresher training course is only available to students that have previously completed the five-day initial course in WHS or the gap training course prior to 31 December 2012. This course is recommended to be completed every year.

Students enrolling in this course must provide the original course certificate issued by an ATP, prior to commencing the HSR refresher training Course.

Course Duration

This course runs for 1 day for 7 hours. The classes will usually run from 9 am to 5 pm (including one-hour break).

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Course Delivery Method

The course is delivered either face-to-face in a classroom at our campus or through online delivery (Zoom or similar software). Vigil can also delivery this training at a client’s venue.

See Course Batches below for upcoming course Delivery Methods.

Who Should Enrol for this Course?

The initial five-day course is for individuals who want to become Health & Safety Representatives (HSRs). The one-day refresher training course is for individuals who want to renew their skills and knowledge as an HSR.

What is a Health and Safety Representative (HSR)?

The role of the Health and Safety Representative (HSR) is elected and voluntary. The role is primarily to liaise with other staff to identify health and safety issues and convey these to management. HSRs are elected by fellow staff to represent the views of the staff group. HSRs play a key role in prevention of workplace injury and illness, and promotion of good WHS practice. WHS Act does not impose specific obligations on HSRs but provides HSRs with powers and functions.

Do I have to do this course to become an HSR?

Training for the role of an HSR is not mandatory, however you are encouraged to take up this training to provide you with the skills and knowledge to perform your role effectively. An HSR can request training, if this request is made, a Person Conducting Business or Undertaking (PCBU) must allow this to occur. The Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act) provides entitlements for health and safety representatives (HSRs) and deputy HSRs to attend SafeWork NSW approved training courses. Finally, unless you are trained you will not have the power to issue Provisional Improvement Notice (PIN) and direct unsafe work to cease in your work group.

What Pathways do I have available once I complete this course?

After completion of the course approved under the WHS Act, as an HSR you may wish to pursue more formalised training or seek recognition of prior learning (RPL), leading to a vocational qualification.

Entry Requirements

There are no pre-requisite requirements to undertake Health and Safety Representative (HSR) Training.

Students must:

Provide a Valid ID (Driver License, Passport)
Possess adequate level of Language, Literacy & Numeracy (LLN) Skills.
If attending Virtual Training (via Zoom), students must also have access to a computer, with internet and have basic computer skills.

Learning Outcomes

HSR Initial Five (5) Day Training Course

There are following six (6) broad learning objectives of this course:

Interpreting the work health and safety legislative framework and its relationship to the HSR
Identifying key parties, legislative obligations, and duties
Establishing representation in the workplace
Participating in consultation and issues resolution
Represent members in the WHS risk management process undertaken by the PCBU
Issuing a provisional improvement notice (pin) and directing the cessation of work

HSR Refresher One (1) Day Training Course

This course provides HSRs with:

An overview of the Learning Outcomes in the initial five-day training
Information on any developments in WHS legislation, such as changes to the Act, Regulations, Approved Codes of Practice, or any updated case law
Focus on HSR skills development

Awards

HSR Initial Five (5) Day Training Course

Students who complete all course topics will to be issued with a HSR training course certificate of attendance.

Students who complete one or more topics (but not all topics) will be issued with a ‘Topic Completion Certificate’ with details of the topics completed.

HSR Refresher One (1) Day Training Course

Students who complete the refresher course will be issued with a HSR Training Refresher Course Certificate.

All certificates are issued and emailed to students within Ten (10) working days of course completion date.