Health & Safety Reps (HSRs) are workers who make the workplace safer for their fellow workers, we want to give you the knowledge and the tools to be the best representative you can be.
We’ll not only train you on making your workplace safer, we’ll also help you to navigate the WHS Act, the Regulations and resources to get better safety outcomes when dealing with your employer and WHS committees.
SA Unions also offers on demand industry-focused courses (metropolitan and regional) that enable HSRs to explore industry-specific worker health and safety matters. These courses may appear on our website clearly identified as such. Please contact SA Unions Training Centre should you wish to discuss opportunities and pricing beyond those already offered at 254 Waymouth St.
Workplaces are safer when workers have a say in their own safety. HSRs are regular workers, elected by their workmates with special training and powers to advocate for safety.
Having a dedicated HSR in your workplace can go a long way to ensuring your health and safety concerns are heard and addressed.
Employers are responsible for the cost of HSR training, and as a health and safety representative, you have the right to choose where you receive your training, in consultation with your employer.
STATE RE-ELECTED HSR (MULTIPLE 1 DAY OPTIONS)
RE-ELECTED HSR (MULTIPLE 1 DAY OPTIONS)
TRAINING FEES (1/7/24 – 30/6/25) for training at SA Unions Training Centre; alternate costs may apply for training conducted at other locations
- $273 GST inc(Standard)
- $250 GST inc(Union member discount)
TRAINING FEES (1/7/25 – 30/6/26) for training at SA Unions Training Centre; alternate costs may apply for training conducted at other locations
- $284 GST inc(Standard)
- $261 GST inc(Union member discount)
Training costs are covered by your employer.
YOUR TRAINING ENTITLEMENT
The WHS Act 2012 Section 72: Obligation to train health and safety representatives (9) identifies that elected HSRs are entitled to a minimum 10 days training over the 3 year term of office. This is broken down as:
- 5 days in the first year
- 3 days in the second
- 2 days in the third
Re-elected HSRs can enroll in specialised courses to further build their knowledge and understandings of health and safety in the workplace.
Wed 21 May 2025
SA Unions Training Centre
254 Waymouth St Adelaide
STATE HSR LEVEL 1
Training costs are covered by your employer.
LEVEL 1 – Knowing the Law (5 DAYS)
TRAINING FEES (1/7/24 – 30/6/25) for training at SA Unions Training Centre; alternate costs may apply for training conducted at other locations
- $1243 inc GST (Standard)
- $1169 inc GST (Union member discount)
TRAINING FEES (1/7/25-30/6/26) for training at SA Unions Training Centre; alternate costs may apply for training conducted at other locations
- $1294 inc GST (Standard)
- $1216 inc GST (Union Member Discount)
YOUR TRAINING ENTITLEMENT
The WHS Act 2012 Section 72: Obligation to train health and safety representatives (9) identifies that elected HSRs are entitled to a minimum 10 days training over the 3 year term of office. This is broken down as:
- 5 days in the first year
- 3 days in the second
- 2 days in the third
Re-elected HSRs can enroll in specialised courses to further build their knowledge and understandings of health and safety in the workplace.
TRAINING FEES (1/7/25-30/6/26)
LEVEL 2 – Applying the Law (3 DAYS) for training at SA Unions Training Centre; alternate costs may apply for training conducted at other locations
- $768 inc GST (Standard)
- $692 inc GST(Union member discount)
LEVEL 3 – Upholding the Law (2 DAYS) for training at SA Unions Training Centre; alternate costs may apply for training conducted at other locations
- $513 inc GST(Standard)
- $461 inc GST(Union member discount)
Mon 26 – Fri 30 May 2025
United Fire Fighters Union
148 South Road Torrensville
COMMONWEALTH HSR INITIAL
SA Unions is the premier training provider of Comcare Approved Health and Safety Representative Training.
Note this training is only for Commonwealth employers or licensees currently in Comcare’s jurisdiction.
Course Length & Time – Five days, 9am – 5pm
Commonwealth INITIAL (5 DAYS) FEES (1/7/24 – 30/6/25) for training at SA Unions Training Centre; alternate costs may apply for training conducted at other locations
- $1243 inc GST(Standard)
- $1169 inc GST(Union member discount)
Commonwealth INITIAL (5 DAYS) FEES (1/7/25 – 30/6/26) for training at SA Unions Training Centre; alternate costs may apply for training conducted at other locations
- $1294 inc GST(Standard)
- $1216 inc GST(Union member discount)
Training costs are covered by your employer.
Target Group: Elected Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) and Deputy Health and Safety Representatives (DHSRs).
Prerequisites: Election as a Health and Safety Representative or Deputy Health and Safety Representative.
Course Description: A five-day course where participants will look at injuries and diseases in workplaces; causes of accidents; the WHS Act 2011; the WHS Regulations 2011 and a range of other WHS issues to enable them to be the most effective HSR they can be in the workplace.
Course Content: This course is accredited by Comcare and covers:
- WHS Legislation – Historical Overview
- Legal Framework
- Work, Health & Safety Act
- The Role and Functions of Health and Safety Representatives
- WHS Agreements
- Health and Safety Representative Committees
- Hazard Identification and Assessment
- Hazard Control
- Specific Hazard
- Workplace Inspection
- Comcare – Role and Function
- Negotiation Skills – Theory and Practice
Training entitlement: Commonwealth HSRs in their 2nd and 3rd years are entitled to 1 day Refresher training; re-elected HSRs are entitled to 1 day Refresher training for every year of their term.
Mon 2 – Fri 6 June 2025
SA Unions Training Centre
254 Waymouth St Adelaide
STATE HSR LEVEL 3
LEVEL 3 – Upholding the Law (2 DAYS)
TRAINING FEES (1/7/24 – 30/6/25) for training at SA Unions Training Centre; alternate costs may apply for training conducted at other locations
- $493 inc GST(Standard)
- $443 inc GST(Union member discount)
TRAINING FEES (1/7/25 – 30/6/26) for training at SA Unions Training Centre; alternate costs may apply for training conducted at other locations
- $513 inc GST(Standard)
- $461 inc GST(Union member discount)
Training costs are covered by your employer.
YOUR TRAINING ENTITLEMENT
The WHS Act 2012 Section 72: Obligation to train health and safety representatives (9) identifies that elected HSRs are entitled to a minimum 10 days training over the 3 year term of office. This is broken down as:
- 5 days in the first year
- 3 days in the second
- 2 days in the third
Re-elected HSRs can enroll in specialised courses to further build their knowledge and understandings of health and safety in the workplace.
Thurs 12 – Fri 13 June 2025
SA Unions Training Centre
254 Waymouth St Adelaide
STATE HSR LEVEL 2
LEVEL 2 – Applying the Law (3 DAYS)
TRAINING FEES (1/7/24 – 30/6/25) for training at SA Unions Training Centre; alternate costs may apply for training conducted at other locations
- $739 inc GST(Standard)
- $665 inc GST(Union member discount)
TRAINING FEES (1/7/25 – 30/6/26) for training at SA Unions Training Centre; alternate costs may apply for training conducted at other locations
- $768 inc GST(Standard)
- $692 inc GST(Union member discount)
Training costs are covered by your employer.
YOUR TRAINING ENTITLEMENT
The WHS Act 2012 Section 72: Obligation to train health and safety representatives (9) identifies that elected HSRs are entitled to a minimum 10 days training over the 3 year term of office. This is broken down as:
- 5 days in the first year
- 3 days in the second
- 2 days in the third
Re-elected HSRs can enroll in specialised courses to further build their knowledge and understandings of health and safety in the workplace.
Wed 18 June – Fri 20 June 2025
SA Unions Training Centre
254 Waymouth St Adelaide
COMMONWEALTH HSR REFRESHER
SA Unions is the premier training provider of Comcare Approved Health and Safety Representative Training.
Note this training is only for Commonwealth employers or licensees currently in Comcare’s jurisdiction.
Course Length & Time: One (1) day, 9am – 5pm
Commonwealth REFRESHER (1 DAY) FEES (1/7/24 – 30/6/25) for training at SA Unions Training Centre; alternate costs may apply for training conducted at other locations
- inc GST$425
Commonwealth REFRESHER (1 DAY) FEES (1/7/25 – 30/6/26) for training at SA Unions Training Centre; alternate costs may apply for training conducted at other locations
- inc GST$443
Target Group: Elected and Re-elected Health and Safety Representatives / Deputy HSRs
Course Content: Refresher courses are tailored to build knowledge related to specific legislative and HSR skills development and provide an overview of the learning outcomes covered in the five-day initial training.
General Information: HSRs are entitled under the WHS Regulations and outlined in section 72 of the WHS Act 2011 to attend a course of training in work health and safety that is approved by the regulator.
A one-day refresher course is offered and available to all HSRs, 12 months after they have completed the five-day HSR Initial course. It can be completed at any time in the 2nd and 3rd year of your term. Re-elected HSRs are only entitled to a 1 day Refresher each year of a re-elected term.
If you are a newly elected HSR you will need to complete the 5 day INITIAL training
Mon 23 June 2025
SA Unions Training Centre
254 Waymouth St Adelaide
STATE HSR LEVEL 1
Training costs are covered by your employer.
LEVEL 1 – Knowing the Law (5 DAYS)
TRAINING FEES (1/7/24 – 30/6/25) for training at SA Unions Training Centre; alternate costs may apply for training conducted at other locations
- $1243 inc GST (Standard)
- $1169 inc GST (Union member discount)
TRAINING FEES (1/7/25-30/6/26) for training at SA Unions Training Centre; alternate costs may apply for training conducted at other locations
- $1294 inc GST (Standard)
- $1216 inc GST (Union Member Discount)
YOUR TRAINING ENTITLEMENT
The WHS Act 2012 Section 72: Obligation to train health and safety representatives (9) identifies that elected HSRs are entitled to a minimum 10 days training over the 3 year term of office. This is broken down as:
- 5 days in the first year
- 3 days in the second
- 2 days in the third
Re-elected HSRs can enroll in specialised courses to further build their knowledge and understandings of health and safety in the workplace.
TRAINING FEES (1/7/25-30/6/26)
LEVEL 2 – Applying the Law (3 DAYS) for training at SA Unions Training Centre; alternate costs may apply for training conducted at other locations
- $768 inc GST (Standard)
- $692 inc GST(Union member discount)
LEVEL 3 – Upholding the Law (2 DAYS) for training at SA Unions Training Centre; alternate costs may apply for training conducted at other locations
- $513 inc GST(Standard)
- $461 inc GST(Union member discount)
Mon 30 June – Fri 4 July 2025
SA Unions Training Centre
254 Waymouth St Adelaide
STATE HSR LEVEL 2
LEVEL 2 – Applying the Law (3 DAYS)
TRAINING FEES (1/7/24 – 30/6/25) for training at SA Unions Training Centre; alternate costs may apply for training conducted at other locations
- $739 inc GST(Standard)
- $665 inc GST(Union member discount)
TRAINING FEES (1/7/25 – 30/6/26) for training at SA Unions Training Centre; alternate costs may apply for training conducted at other locations
- $768 inc GST(Standard)
- $692 inc GST(Union member discount)
Training costs are covered by your employer.
YOUR TRAINING ENTITLEMENT
The WHS Act 2012 Section 72: Obligation to train health and safety representatives (9) identifies that elected HSRs are entitled to a minimum 10 days training over the 3 year term of office. This is broken down as:
- 5 days in the first year
- 3 days in the second
- 2 days in the third
Re-elected HSRs can enroll in specialised courses to further build their knowledge and understandings of health and safety in the workplace.
Mon 14 July – Wed 16 July 2025
Whyalla Steelworks Training Centre
Port Augusta Road Whyalla
This is a course exclusively for Steelworks HSRs with enrolments being managed by the Workforce Development Group.
STATE HSR LEVEL 1
Training costs are covered by your employer.
LEVEL 1 – Knowing the Law (5 DAYS)
TRAINING FEES (1/7/24 – 30/6/25) for training at SA Unions Training Centre; alternate costs may apply for training conducted at other locations
- $1243 inc GST (Standard)
- $1169 inc GST (Union member discount)
TRAINING FEES (1/7/25-30/6/26) for training at SA Unions Training Centre; alternate costs may apply for training conducted at other locations
- $1294 inc GST (Standard)
- $1216 inc GST (Union Member Discount)
YOUR TRAINING ENTITLEMENT
The WHS Act 2012 Section 72: Obligation to train health and safety representatives (9) identifies that elected HSRs are entitled to a minimum 10 days training over the 3 year term of office. This is broken down as:
- 5 days in the first year
- 3 days in the second
- 2 days in the third
Re-elected HSRs can enroll in specialised courses to further build their knowledge and understandings of health and safety in the workplace.
TRAINING FEES (1/7/25-30/6/26)
LEVEL 2 – Applying the Law (3 DAYS) for training at SA Unions Training Centre; alternate costs may apply for training conducted at other locations
- $768 inc GST (Standard)
- $692 inc GST(Union member discount)
LEVEL 3 – Upholding the Law (2 DAYS) for training at SA Unions Training Centre; alternate costs may apply for training conducted at other locations
- $513 inc GST(Standard)
- $461 inc GST(Union member discount)
Mon 21 – Fri 25 July 2025
United Fire Fighters Union
148 South Road Torrensville
PSYCHOSOCIAL HAZARD MANAGEMENT
MIND YOUR HEAD – PSYCHOSOCIAL HAZARD MANAGEMENT (3 DAYS)
TRAINING FEES (1/7/25- 30/6/26) for training at SA Unions Training Centre; alternate costs may apply for training conducted at other locations
- $768 inc GST (Standard)
- $692 inc GST(Union member discount)
Training costs are covered by your employer.
YOUR TRAINING ENTITLEMENT
The WHS Act 2012 Section 72: Obligation to train health and safety representatives (9) identifies that elected HSRs are entitled to a minimum 10 days training over the 3 year term of office. This is broken down as:
- 5 days in the first year
- 3 days in the second
- 2 days in the third
Re-elected HSRs can enroll in specialised courses to further build their knowledge and understandings of health and safety in the workplace.
Tues 29 – Thurs 31 July 2025
SA Unions Training Centre
254 Waymouth St Adelaide
STATE HSR LEVEL 3
LEVEL 3 – Upholding the Law (2 DAYS)
TRAINING FEES (1/7/24 – 30/6/25) for training at SA Unions Training Centre; alternate costs may apply for training conducted at other locations
- $493 inc GST(Standard)
- $443 inc GST(Union member discount)
TRAINING FEES (1/7/25 – 30/6/26) for training at SA Unions Training Centre; alternate costs may apply for training conducted at other locations
- $513 inc GST(Standard)
- $461 inc GST(Union member discount)
Training costs are covered by your employer.
YOUR TRAINING ENTITLEMENT
The WHS Act 2012 Section 72: Obligation to train health and safety representatives (9) identifies that elected HSRs are entitled to a minimum 10 days training over the 3 year term of office. This is broken down as:
- 5 days in the first year
- 3 days in the second
- 2 days in the third
Re-elected HSRs can enroll in specialised courses to further build their knowledge and understandings of health and safety in the workplace.
Wed 20 – Thurs 21 August 2025
SA Unions Training Centre
254 Waymouth St Adelaide
STATE HSR LEVEL 1
Training costs are covered by your employer.
LEVEL 1 – Knowing the Law (5 DAYS)
TRAINING FEES (1/7/24 – 30/6/25) for training at SA Unions Training Centre; alternate costs may apply for training conducted at other locations
- $1243 inc GST (Standard)
- $1169 inc GST (Union member discount)
TRAINING FEES (1/7/25-30/6/26) for training at SA Unions Training Centre; alternate costs may apply for training conducted at other locations
- $1294 inc GST (Standard)
- $1216 inc GST (Union Member Discount)
YOUR TRAINING ENTITLEMENT
The WHS Act 2012 Section 72: Obligation to train health and safety representatives (9) identifies that elected HSRs are entitled to a minimum 10 days training over the 3 year term of office. This is broken down as:
- 5 days in the first year
- 3 days in the second
- 2 days in the third
Re-elected HSRs can enroll in specialised courses to further build their knowledge and understandings of health and safety in the workplace.
TRAINING FEES (1/7/25-30/6/26)
LEVEL 2 – Applying the Law (3 DAYS) for training at SA Unions Training Centre; alternate costs may apply for training conducted at other locations
- $768 inc GST (Standard)
- $692 inc GST(Union member discount)
LEVEL 3 – Upholding the Law (2 DAYS) for training at SA Unions Training Centre; alternate costs may apply for training conducted at other locations
- $513 inc GST(Standard)
- $461 inc GST(Union member discount)
Mon 25 – Fri 29 August 2025
SA Unions Training Centre
254 Waymouth St Adelaide
COMMONWEALTH HSR REFRESHER
SA Unions is the premier training provider of Comcare Approved Health and Safety Representative Training.
Note this training is only for Commonwealth employers or licensees currently in Comcare’s jurisdiction.
Course Length & Time: One (1) day, 9am – 5pm
Commonwealth REFRESHER (1 DAY) FEES (1/7/24 – 30/6/25) for training at SA Unions Training Centre; alternate costs may apply for training conducted at other locations
- inc GST$425
Commonwealth REFRESHER (1 DAY) FEES (1/7/25 – 30/6/26) for training at SA Unions Training Centre; alternate costs may apply for training conducted at other locations
- inc GST$443
Target Group: Elected and Re-elected Health and Safety Representatives / Deputy HSRs
Course Content: Refresher courses are tailored to build knowledge related to specific legislative and HSR skills development and provide an overview of the learning outcomes covered in the five-day initial training.
General Information: HSRs are entitled under the WHS Regulations and outlined in section 72 of the WHS Act 2011 to attend a course of training in work health and safety that is approved by the regulator.
A one-day refresher course is offered and available to all HSRs, 12 months after they have completed the five-day HSR Initial course. It can be completed at any time in the 2nd and 3rd year of your term. Re-elected HSRs are only entitled to a 1 day Refresher each year of a re-elected term.
If you are a newly elected HSR you will need to complete the 5 day INITIAL training
Fri 12 September 2025
SA Unions Training Centre
254 Waymouth St Adelaide
Health and Aged Care 3
(ANMF Specialty Course)
Tues 16 – Thurs 18 Sept 2025
& Tues 23 – Wed 24 Sept 2025
ANMF Office
191 Torrens Road, Ridleyton,
Maritime Extended (3 Day)
(MUA Specialty Course) Please contact SA Unions for course costs for Maritime HSR attendance
Wed 17 – Fri 19 September 2025
Maritime Union Australia SA Branch
65 St Vincent St Port Adelaide
COMMONWEALTH HSR INITIAL
SA Unions is the premier training provider of Comcare Approved Health and Safety Representative Training.
Note this training is only for Commonwealth employers or licensees currently in Comcare’s jurisdiction.
Course Length & Time – Five days, 9am – 5pm
Commonwealth INITIAL (5 DAYS) FEES (1/7/24 – 30/6/25) for training at SA Unions Training Centre; alternate costs may apply for training conducted at other locations
- $1243 inc GST(Standard)
- $1169 inc GST(Union member discount)
Commonwealth INITIAL (5 DAYS) FEES (1/7/25 – 30/6/26) for training at SA Unions Training Centre; alternate costs may apply for training conducted at other locations
- $1294 inc GST(Standard)
- $1216 inc GST(Union member discount)
Training costs are covered by your employer.
Target Group: Elected Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) and Deputy Health and Safety Representatives (DHSRs).
Prerequisites: Election as a Health and Safety Representative or Deputy Health and Safety Representative.
Course Description: A five-day course where participants will look at injuries and diseases in workplaces; causes of accidents; the WHS Act 2011; the WHS Regulations 2011 and a range of other WHS issues to enable them to be the most effective HSR they can be in the workplace.
Course Content: This course is accredited by Comcare and covers:
- WHS Legislation – Historical Overview
- Legal Framework
- Work, Health & Safety Act
- The Role and Functions of Health and Safety Representatives
- WHS Agreements
- Health and Safety Representative Committees
- Hazard Identification and Assessment
- Hazard Control
- Specific Hazard
- Workplace Inspection
- Comcare – Role and Function
- Negotiation Skills – Theory and Practice
Training entitlement: Commonwealth HSRs in their 2nd and 3rd years are entitled to 1 day Refresher training; re-elected HSRs are entitled to 1 day Refresher training for every year of their term.
Mon 22 – Fri 26 September 2025
SA Unions Training Centre
254 Waymouth St Adelaide
PSYCHOSOCIAL HAZARD MANAGEMENT
MIND YOUR HEAD – PSYCHOSOCIAL HAZARD MANAGEMENT (3 DAYS)
TRAINING FEES (1/7/25- 30/6/26) for training at SA Unions Training Centre; alternate costs may apply for training conducted at other locations
- $768 inc GST (Standard)
- $692 inc GST(Union member discount)
Training costs are covered by your employer.
YOUR TRAINING ENTITLEMENT
The WHS Act 2012 Section 72: Obligation to train health and safety representatives (9) identifies that elected HSRs are entitled to a minimum 10 days training over the 3 year term of office. This is broken down as:
- 5 days in the first year
- 3 days in the second
- 2 days in the third
Re-elected HSRs can enroll in specialised courses to further build their knowledge and understandings of health and safety in the workplace.
Wed 8 – Fri 10 Oct 2025
SA Unions Training Centre
254 Waymouth St Adelaide
STATE HSR LEVEL 1
Training costs are covered by your employer.
LEVEL 1 – Knowing the Law (5 DAYS)
TRAINING FEES (1/7/24 – 30/6/25) for training at SA Unions Training Centre; alternate costs may apply for training conducted at other locations
- $1243 inc GST (Standard)
- $1169 inc GST (Union member discount)
TRAINING FEES (1/7/25-30/6/26) for training at SA Unions Training Centre; alternate costs may apply for training conducted at other locations
- $1294 inc GST (Standard)
- $1216 inc GST (Union Member Discount)
YOUR TRAINING ENTITLEMENT
The WHS Act 2012 Section 72: Obligation to train health and safety representatives (9) identifies that elected HSRs are entitled to a minimum 10 days training over the 3 year term of office. This is broken down as:
- 5 days in the first year
- 3 days in the second
- 2 days in the third
Re-elected HSRs can enroll in specialised courses to further build their knowledge and understandings of health and safety in the workplace.
TRAINING FEES (1/7/25-30/6/26)
LEVEL 2 – Applying the Law (3 DAYS) for training at SA Unions Training Centre; alternate costs may apply for training conducted at other locations
- $768 inc GST (Standard)
- $692 inc GST(Union member discount)
LEVEL 3 – Upholding the Law (2 DAYS) for training at SA Unions Training Centre; alternate costs may apply for training conducted at other locations
- $513 inc GST(Standard)
- $461 inc GST(Union member discount)
Mon 13 – Fri 17 October 2025
SA Unions Training Centre
254 Waymouth St Adelaide
Maritime Extended (3 Day)
(MUA Specialty Course) Please contact SA Unions for course costs for Maritime HSR attendance
Wed 22 – Fri 24 October 2025
Maritime Union Australia SA Branch
65 St Vincent St Port Adelaide
Health and Aged Care 4
(ANMF Specialty Course)
Tues 28 – Thurs 30 Oct 2025
& Tues 4 – Wed 5 Nov 2025
ANMF Office
191 Torrens Road, Ridleyton,
STATE HSR LEVEL 1
Training costs are covered by your employer.
LEVEL 1 – Knowing the Law (5 DAYS)
TRAINING FEES (1/7/24 – 30/6/25) for training at SA Unions Training Centre; alternate costs may apply for training conducted at other locations
- $1243 inc GST (Standard)
- $1169 inc GST (Union member discount)
TRAINING FEES (1/7/25-30/6/26) for training at SA Unions Training Centre; alternate costs may apply for training conducted at other locations
- $1294 inc GST (Standard)
- $1216 inc GST (Union Member Discount)
YOUR TRAINING ENTITLEMENT
The WHS Act 2012 Section 72: Obligation to train health and safety representatives (9) identifies that elected HSRs are entitled to a minimum 10 days training over the 3 year term of office. This is broken down as:
- 5 days in the first year
- 3 days in the second
- 2 days in the third
Re-elected HSRs can enroll in specialised courses to further build their knowledge and understandings of health and safety in the workplace.
TRAINING FEES (1/7/25-30/6/26)
LEVEL 2 – Applying the Law (3 DAYS) for training at SA Unions Training Centre; alternate costs may apply for training conducted at other locations
- $768 inc GST (Standard)
- $692 inc GST(Union member discount)
LEVEL 3 – Upholding the Law (2 DAYS) for training at SA Unions Training Centre; alternate costs may apply for training conducted at other locations
- $513 inc GST(Standard)
- $461 inc GST(Union member discount)
Mon 3 – Fri 7 November 2025
SA Unions Training Centre
254 Waymouth St Adelaide
COMMONWEALTH HSR REFRESHER
SA Unions is the premier training provider of Comcare Approved Health and Safety Representative Training.
Note this training is only for Commonwealth employers or licensees currently in Comcare’s jurisdiction.
Course Length & Time: One (1) day, 9am – 5pm
Commonwealth REFRESHER (1 DAY) FEES (1/7/24 – 30/6/25) for training at SA Unions Training Centre; alternate costs may apply for training conducted at other locations
- inc GST$425
Commonwealth REFRESHER (1 DAY) FEES (1/7/25 – 30/6/26) for training at SA Unions Training Centre; alternate costs may apply for training conducted at other locations
- inc GST$443
Target Group: Elected and Re-elected Health and Safety Representatives / Deputy HSRs
Course Content: Refresher courses are tailored to build knowledge related to specific legislative and HSR skills development and provide an overview of the learning outcomes covered in the five-day initial training.
General Information: HSRs are entitled under the WHS Regulations and outlined in section 72 of the WHS Act 2011 to attend a course of training in work health and safety that is approved by the regulator.
A one-day refresher course is offered and available to all HSRs, 12 months after they have completed the five-day HSR Initial course. It can be completed at any time in the 2nd and 3rd year of your term. Re-elected HSRs are only entitled to a 1 day Refresher each year of a re-elected term.
If you are a newly elected HSR you will need to complete the 5 day INITIAL training
Fri 5 December 2025
SA Unions Training Centre
254 Waymouth St Adelaide
COMMONWEALTH HSR INITIAL
SA Unions is the premier training provider of Comcare Approved Health and Safety Representative Training.
Note this training is only for Commonwealth employers or licensees currently in Comcare’s jurisdiction.
Course Length & Time – Five days, 9am – 5pm
Commonwealth INITIAL (5 DAYS) FEES (1/7/24 – 30/6/25) for training at SA Unions Training Centre; alternate costs may apply for training conducted at other locations
- $1243 inc GST(Standard)
- $1169 inc GST(Union member discount)
Commonwealth INITIAL (5 DAYS) FEES (1/7/25 – 30/6/26) for training at SA Unions Training Centre; alternate costs may apply for training conducted at other locations
- $1294 inc GST(Standard)
- $1216 inc GST(Union member discount)
Training costs are covered by your employer.
Target Group: Elected Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) and Deputy Health and Safety Representatives (DHSRs).
Prerequisites: Election as a Health and Safety Representative or Deputy Health and Safety Representative.
Course Description: A five-day course where participants will look at injuries and diseases in workplaces; causes of accidents; the WHS Act 2011; the WHS Regulations 2011 and a range of other WHS issues to enable them to be the most effective HSR they can be in the workplace.
Course Content: This course is accredited by Comcare and covers:
- WHS Legislation – Historical Overview
- Legal Framework
- Work, Health & Safety Act
- The Role and Functions of Health and Safety Representatives
- WHS Agreements
- Health and Safety Representative Committees
- Hazard Identification and Assessment
- Hazard Control
- Specific Hazard
- Workplace Inspection
- Comcare – Role and Function
- Negotiation Skills – Theory and Practice
Training entitlement: Commonwealth HSRs in their 2nd and 3rd years are entitled to 1 day Refresher training; re-elected HSRs are entitled to 1 day Refresher training for every year of their term.
Mon 8 – Fri 12 December 2025
SA Unions Training Centre
254 Waymouth St Adelaide
STATE HSR LEVEL 3
LEVEL 3 – Upholding the Law (2 DAYS)
TRAINING FEES (1/7/24 – 30/6/25) for training at SA Unions Training Centre; alternate costs may apply for training conducted at other locations
- $493 inc GST(Standard)
- $443 inc GST(Union member discount)
TRAINING FEES (1/7/25 – 30/6/26) for training at SA Unions Training Centre; alternate costs may apply for training conducted at other locations
- $513 inc GST(Standard)
- $461 inc GST(Union member discount)
Training costs are covered by your employer.
YOUR TRAINING ENTITLEMENT
The WHS Act 2012 Section 72: Obligation to train health and safety representatives (9) identifies that elected HSRs are entitled to a minimum 10 days training over the 3 year term of office. This is broken down as:
- 5 days in the first year
- 3 days in the second
- 2 days in the third
Re-elected HSRs can enroll in specialised courses to further build their knowledge and understandings of health and safety in the workplace.
Wed 17 – Thurs 18 December 2025
SA Unions Training Centre
254 Waymouth St Adelaide
If you are unable to complete the registration online, you may download the registration form here, and email a completed copy to training@saunions.org
Enrolment of Individual Participants
Enrolment into training programmes will be always conducted in an ethical and responsible manner, ensuring fairness and compliance with the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, Disability Discrimination Act 1992, Racial Discrimination Act 1975, and Sex Discrimination Act 1984 legislation. Participant enrolments are subject to availability of places on the training program, based on the maximum number (20) of participants SafeWork SA and Comcare allow. The training venue will also be considered when deciding how many participants can be enrolled in any course.
SA Unions will consider the number of participants that can be accommodated under the circumstances e.g., safety, capacity of training venue, type of course and learning structures within the course. If a training course is fully booked, participants will either be placed on a “reserve” list or offered a place on another date. Participants on the “reserve” list of a fully booked course are given priority should a place become available. Enrolments will be considered tentative until an enrolment form has been received. Should participant numbers reach maximum, and another person wishes to enroll on a course where there is a tentative enrolment, SA Unions will contact the tentative booking and request that an enrolment form be received by cob the following workday, to confirm enrolment.
Need Assistance?
If you have any questions or issues regarding the election process or the training, please do not hesitate to contact us at training@saunions.org
OUR CANCELLATION POLICY
When an enrolment is cancelled the following cancellation fees will apply. This can be waived if another course date is booked.
More than 14 days before course commencement date = Full refund
Between 7-14 days before commencement date = 50% refund
Less than 7 days = No refund.