The AMWU runs WorkSafe Approved Health and Safety Representatives Occupational Health and Safety Training Courses.
The AMWU OHS Training Unit is one of the most experienced training providers in Victoria. We have delivered OHS training to thousands of Health & Safety Reps, helping keep workers safe at their workplaces around Victoria.
We deliver high-quality WorkSafe Approved training that is practical and solution-focused at locations across Melbourne and regional Victoria.
Enrol today, emailing [email protected]; or calling 9230 5700.
This training is suitable for HSRs and/deputy HSRs and is a 5-day course.
To book, please email: [email protected]; or call 9230 5700.
Cost: $900.00 per person (paid by the employer).
Bookings required. (Dates are subject to change. Confirm dates with OHS Unit before booking)
2021 training calendar - HSR Initial
Dates |
Location |
January 19, 20, 21 (Tue, Wed, Thurs) March 4, 5 (Thurs Fri) |
Ballarat |
February 10,11,12 (Wed, Thurs, Fri) March 3, 4 (Wed, Thurs) |
Carlton |
February 24, 25, 26 (Wed, Thurs, Fri) March 11, 12 (Thurs, Fri) |
Cranbourne |
March 16, 17, 18 (Tues, Wed, Thurs) March 25, 26 (Thurs, Fri) |
La Trobe Valley |
March 29, 30, 31 (Mon, Tues, Wed) April 15, 16 (Thurs, Fri) |
Bendigo |
April 21, 22, 23 (Wed, Thurs, Fri) April 29, 30 (Thurs, Fri) |
Carlton |
June 15, 16, 17 (Tues, Wed, Thurs) June 24, 25 (Thurs Fri) |
Geelong |
July 6, 7, 8 (Tues, Wed, Thurs) July 22, 23 (Thurs, Fri) |
Carlton |
August 10, 11, 12 (Tues, Wed, Thurs) August 25, 26 (Wed, Thurs) |
Cranbourne |
October 6, 7, 8 (Wed, Thurs, Fri) October 21, 22 (Thurs, Fri) |
(TBA) |
November 8, 9, 10 (Mon, Tues, Wed) November 18, 19 (Thurs, Fri) |
Carlton |
November 23, 24, 25 (Tues, Wed, Thurs) December 2, 3 (Thurs, Fri) |
Regional/Spare |
This training is a one-day refresher course for HSRs and Deputy HSRs who have already completed the initial course and still hold office. HSRs and Deputy HSRs are entitled to yearly refresher training.
(Dates are subject to change. Confirm dates with OHS Unit before booking)
Cost: $350.00 per person.
To book, please email: [email protected]; or call 9230 5700.
2021 training calendar - HSR Refresher
Dates |
Location |
February, Tuesday 16 |
Carlton |
February, Friday 19 |
Cranbourne |
February, Monday 22 |
Ballarat |
February, Tuesday 23 |
Ballarat |
March, Friday 12 |
Ringwood |
March, Monday 15 |
Caroline Springs |
March, Wednesday 24 |
La Trobe |
April, Wednesday 14 |
Bendigo |
May, Friday 7 |
Carlton |
May, Tuesday 18 |
Echuca |
May, Wednesday 19 |
Wodonga |
May, Thursday 20 |
Shepparton |
June, Tuesday 1 |
Altona |
June, Thursday 3 |
Mill Park |
June, Wednesday 23 |
Geelong |
July, Friday 16 |
TBA |
August, Thursday 5 |
TBA |
August, Friday 27 |
TBA |
September, Friday 3 |
Carlton |
September, Friday 10 |
TBA |
September, Tuesday 14 |
TBA |
September, Thursday 16 |
TBA |
October, Tuesday 26 SAVE THE DATE |
HSR Conference |
November, Tuesday 30 |
Carlton |
Remember: All elected health and safety representatives (HSRs) are entitled to undertake WorkSafe Victoria approved occupational health and safety (OHS) training.
HSRs must give 14 days' notice to their employer of their intention to attend an Initial or a Refresher course under the Victorian OHS Act.
Under the OHS Act 2004 (section 67) all elected HSRs and deputy HSRs are entitled to undertake WorkSafe Victoria approved OHS training courses of their choice, in consultation with their employer. AMWU is approved to deliver the HSR Initial and Refresher OHS Training Course.
Under section 67 of the Victorian OHS Act 2004 an employer, if requested, must allow an elected HSR and elected Deputy HSR to attend a WorkSafe approved HSR Initial OHS Training on paid time, 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.
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