HSR Training Courses

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 victrainingunit@amwu.org.au; or calling 9230 5700.

WorkSafe Approved HSR Initial OHS Training Course

Initial OHS training for HSRs and Deputy HSRs (5 day course)

To book, please email: victrainingunit@amwu.org.au; or call 9230 5700.

Cost: $900.00 per person (paid by employer).

Bookings required. (Dates are subject to change. Confirm dates with OHS Unit before booking)

Dates	Location
February 13, 14, 15 (Wed, Thurs, Fri) February 25, 26 (Mon, Tues)	Cranbourne
March 5, 6, 7 (Tues, Wed, Thurs) March 20, 21 (Wed, Thurs)	Carlton
May 15, 16, 17 (Wed, Thurs, Fri) May 30, 31 (Thurs, Fri)	La Trobe Valley
June 4, 5, 6 (Tues, Wed, Thurs) June 19, 20 (Wed, Thurs)	Bendigo
June 12, 13, 14 (Wed, Thurs, Fri) June 27, 28 (Thurs, Fri)	Carlton
August 6, 7, 8 (Tues, Wed, Thurs) August 22, 23 (Thurs, Fri)	Cranbourne
August 27, 28, 29 (Tues, Wed, Thurs) September 11, 12 (Thurs, Fri)	Geelong
September 3, 4, 5 (Tues, Wed, Thurs) September 17, 18 (Tues, Wed)	Carlton
November 18, 19, 20 (Mon, Tues, Wed) December 5, 6 (Thurs, Fri)	Shepparton
November 25, 26, 27 (Mon, Tues, Wed) December 2, 3 (Mon, Tues)	Carlton

WorkSafe Approved HSR Refresher OHS Training Course

One day refresher courses for HSRs and Deputy HSRs who have already completed the Initial training. 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: victrainingunit@amwu.org.au; or call 9230 5700.

Dates	Location
February, Friday 22	Caroline Springs
February, Thursday 28	Carlton
March, Wednesday 27	Cranbourne
March, Friday 29	Ringwood
April, Monday 29	Carlton
April, Tuesday 30	Altona
May, Friday 3	Mill Park
May, Wednesday 29	La Trobe
June, Tuesday 18	Bendigo
July, Tuesday 23	Mildura
July, Thursday 25	Carlton
August, Thursday 1	Cranbourne
August, Tuesday 20	Altona
September, Tuesday 10	Geelong
October, Tuesday 8	Caroline Springs
October, Tuesday 15	Mill Park
October, Wednesday 16	Portland
October, Tuesday 29 (TBC)	HSR Conference
October, Thursday 31	Ballarat
November, Thursday 14	Cranbourne
November, Friday 15	Ringwood
November, Thursday 21	Echuca
November, Friday 22	Wodonga
November, Friday 29	Carlton
December, Wednesday 4	Shepparton

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 for HSRs and choose their training provider 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.