Course code: 800-000957

    TAFE Statement in Health & Safety Representative Refresher - Comcare

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    OverviewAbout this course

    Refresh your skills and be an effective Health and Safety Representative. Conduct workplace inspections, interpret legislation and meet the annual requirement 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 have previously completed the 800-000955: TAFE Statement in Health & Safety Representative - Comcare

    • You must be employed in a Commonwealth organisation and fall under the Work Health and Safety (WHS) jurisdiction of Comcare

    • Please provide proof of employment as evidenced by a letter from your employer

    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 Refresher - 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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    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

    • TAFE NSW Libraries

    • Scholarship programs – be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential

    • Read&Write literacy and study support software is available free for all TAFE NSW students to use while studying on campus and at home

    • LinkedIn Learning – an online resource which offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills

    • Student associations – get social with our student community

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