SA Unions
Ground Floor, 170 Greenhill Road, Parkside SA 5063
Telephone 08 8279 2248 Fax 08 8279 2223 email: saunions@saunions.org.au
Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA)
Level 1 Health and Safety Representative Courses
SA Unions is an approved provider of Health and Safety Representative training under the WHS Act.
> 2018 State Course Registration Form
2018 General Courses
FEBRUARY 19/2/18 - 23/2/18
MAY 7/5/18 - 11/5/18
JUNE 18/6/18 - 22/6/18
JULY/AUGUST 30/7/18 - 3/8/18
SEPTEMBER 24/9/16 - 28/9/18
NOVEMBER 5/11/18 - 9/11/18
DECEMBER 10/12/18 - 14/12/18
Contact SA Unions on 08 8279 2248 for information on this course or email saunions@saunions.org.au.
All courses are held in Adelaide unless otherwise specified
Health and Safety Representatives
Health and Safety Representatives attend the full 5 days of scheduled Level 1 courses.
Split Course
If it is not possible for you to attend the Level 1 course on five consecutive days, you may like to consider splitting your attendance between two courses. This can be done on the basis of either a two/three or three/two split. The split training should be undertaken at consecutive scheduled courses.
Course Description
GENERAL LEVEL 1 HEALTH AND SAFETY REPRESENTATIVE COURSE
(5 days)
A five day course where participants will gain an understanding of the principles of the WHS Legislation; including the role of the Health and Safety Representative and the Health and Safety Committee. The course will provide participants with a basic understanding of the principles and practice of hazard management and skills to consult and negotiate.
Target Group
Elected Health and Safety Representatives and Deputy Health and Safety Representatives.
Course Content
The course complies with SafeWork SA Guidelines on content and covers -
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Unit 1 : SWSAHSR101A
Introduction to work health and safety -
Unit 2 : SWSAHSR102A
Work, health, and safety legislation -
Unit 3 : SWSAHSR103A
Perform the functions and exercise the powers of a health and safety representative -
Unit 4 : SWSAHSR104A
Hazard management -
Unit 5 : SWSAHSR105A
Role of health and safety committees -
Unit 6 : SWSAHSR106A
Consultation and conflict resolution -
Unit 7 : SWSAHSR107A
Research, prepare and present a case on an occupational health, safety
and welfare issue
Course Fee
Standard Fee $929 (inc GST)
Union Members $875 (inc GST)
Union discount only applies to unions affiliated with SA Unions
The Course Fee includes
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Participant manual (with copy of the WHS Act)
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Light lunch provided daily (unless regional course)
Course Subsidies
Subsidies for Health and Safety Representatives of $50 per participant per day on course fees are available through a SafeWork SA grant.
SafeWork SA can advise of the eligibility of your business for a subsidy.
Eligibility categories -
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small business - up to 100 or fewer employees
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High Risk Industries
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High Risk Occupations
Contact SafeWork SA on 1300 365 255 to determine your eligibility.
Note : Exempt Employers are not eligible for these subsidies
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