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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.
This training is suitable for HSRs and/deputy HSRs and is a 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)
2020 training calendar - HSR Initial
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Dates |
Location |
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February 26, 27, 28 (Wed, Thurs, Fri) March 16, 17 (Mon, Tues) |
Cranbourne |
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March 3, 4, 5 (Tues, Wed, Thurs) March 19, 20 (Thurs, Fri) |
Carlton |
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May 5, 6, 7 (Tues, Wed, Thurs) May 20, 21 (Wed, Thurs) |
La Trobe Valley |
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May 27, 28, 29 (Wed, Thurs, Fri) June 11, 12 (Thurs, Fri) |
Carlton |
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June 17, 18, 19 (Wed, Thurs, Fri) June 24, 25 (Wed, Thurs) |
Bendigo |
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July 13, 14, 15 (Mon, Tues, Wed) July 23, 24 (Thurs, Fri) |
Cranbourne |
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July 28, 29, 30 (Mon, Tues, Wed) August 5, 6 (Thurs, Fri) |
Carlton |
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August 11, 12, 13 (Tues, Wed, Thurs) August 26, 27 (Wed, Thur) |
Geelong |
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September 2, 3, 4 (Wed, Thurs Fri) September 17, 18 (Thurs, Fri) |
Carlton |
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October 6, 7, 8 (Tues, Wed, Thurs) October 14, 15 (Wed, Thurs) |
Regional (TBA) |
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November 9, 10, 11 (Mon, Tues, Wed) November 19, 20 (Thurs, Fri) |
Carlton |
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: victrainingunit@amwu.org.au; or call 9230 5700.
2020 training calendar - HSR Refresher
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Dates |
Location |
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February, Monday 24 |
Caroline Springs |
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February, Tuesday 25 |
Carlton |
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March, Wednesday 25 |
Cranbourne |
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March, Thursday 26 |
Ringwood |
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April, Tuesday 28 |
Carlton |
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April, Thursday 30 |
Mill Park |
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May, Friday |
Altona |
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May, Tuesday 19 |
La Trobe |
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June, Tuesday 23 |
Bendigo |
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June, Tuesday 30 |
Carlton |
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July, Tuesday 21 |
Mildura |
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July, Wednesday 22 |
Cranbourne |
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August, Tuesday 18 |
Altona |
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August, Wednesday 19 |
Mill Park |
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August, Tuesday 25 |
Geelong |
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September, Tuesday 8 |
Cranbourne |
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September, Thursday 10 |
Caroline Springs |
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September, Thursday 15 |
Carlton |
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September, Tuesday 22 |
Ballarat |
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September, Tuesday 29 |
Portland |
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October, Tuesday 27 - SAVE THE DATE - |
HSR Conference |
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November, Monday 16 |
Cranbourne |
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November, Tuesday 17 |
Ringwood |
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November, Tuesday 24 |
Echuca |
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November, Wednesday 25 |
Wodonga |
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November, Thursday 26 |
Shepparton |
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November, Monday 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.
Tuesday, March 03, 2020 at 08:00 AM through March 05, 2020
Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at 08:00 AM through May 29, 2020
Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at 08:00 AM through July 30, 2020
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