OverviewAbout this course
Gain the skills to become an effective Health and Safety Representative. Learn to conduct workplace inspections, interpret legislation and meet the requirements of Comcare, the national authority for work health and safety and workers compensation.
OutcomesWhat you'll gain
Learning outcomes
During this course you'll learn to:
Interpret Work Health and Safety legislation
Conduct workplace inspections and respond to incidents
Effectively communicate, negotiate and problem solve
Undertake risk management in the workplace
Issue provisional improvement notices
Direct the cessation of unsafe work practices
Course outcomes
You'll leave this course with:
A TAFE Statement of Competence sanctioned by Comcare
Specialist skills to interpret Work Health and Safety legislation and its relationship to the role of a health and safety representative
The ability to represent members in the Work Health and Safety risk management process undertaken by employers
The confidence to issue provisional improvement notices (PIN) and the cessation of unsafe work practices
Strong pathways to continue your studies and enhance your career opportunities
SuitabilityIs this course right for you?
Professional Development
Learn a new skill and improve your career prospects
Industry Requirements
Gain the skills required for licensing and certification purposes
Entry requirements
Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
You must be be employed in a Commonwealth organisation and fall under the Work Health and Safety (WHS) jurisdiction of Comcare
You must provide proof of employment as evidenced by a letter from your employer
Completion requirements
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend you have:
Empathy, patience and the capacity to empower others through good communication skills
Interest in the wellbeing of fellow workers
2 years of workplace experience to be favourably considered for a health and safety representative
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.
PathwaysWhere can this course take you?
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like: health and safety representative, health and safety advisor and health and safety manager.
The TAFE Statement in Health & Safety Representative - Comcare does not have any courses.
Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous work experience and study history. You may be able to use recognition of prior learning when applying for a course in the future. If you're successful, you'll get your qualification faster.
UnitsUnits taught in this course
Courses can be made up of a combination of core and specialty units.
Core units consist of the knowledge you'll need to build key skills for success in your field, industry or hobby.
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