OverviewAbout this course
Continue learning how to promote safety within your workplace as a Health and Safety Representative. Refresh your skills in this course approved by SafeWork NSW, the work health and safety regulators and licencing body for NSW.
OutcomesWhat you'll gain
Learning outcomes
During this course you'll learn to:
Identify key parties, legislative obligations and duties
Represent a work group in health and safety matters
Clarify entitlements, rights and protections of a HSR
Understand the process after a PIN is issued
Understand the right to stop unsafe work
Enforce safety requirements
Course outcomes
You'll leave this course with:
A Certificate of Attendance
Skills to make your workplace safer as a Health and Safety Representative
SuitabilityIs this course right for you?
Entry requirements
Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
Successful completion of the TAFE Statement in Health and Safety Representative (HSR) or an equivalent course as evidenced by your original course certificate, issued by a SafeWork NSW approved training provider
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:
A level of written and spoken English that is equivalent to a Year 10 level
Continued motivation to improve work health and safety within your workplace.
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: safety officer, health and safety officer and health and safety representative.
Study options
Pursue an interest or upskill in your chosen field with another course.
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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TAFE NSW ServicesFacilities 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
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