• introduces employees to the broad principles of health and safety in the workplace
• can be used as part of an organisation's induction program or for promoting OHS awareness in the workplace
• is not suitable for the construction industry.  Go to General OHS Induction Training for Construction Work Course

• 6   Hours (option 1: full-time program) 

• 10 Hours (option 2: part-time program)  

• 4   Hours   (option 3: awareness program)

1. OHS legislation at work

2. Industrial relations and OHS in the workplace

3. Health and Safety at work

4. Emergencies at work

5. Workers compensation and rehabilitation at work

$90.00

Successful participants will receive an Essentra Statement of Completion issued by the accredited trainer.

Training methods place an emphasis on group discussion, group exercises and the interaction of course participants.

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• Is relevant to supervisors and managers
• Provides supervisors and managers with the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to enable them to contribute to their organisation’s OHS and workplace injury management system, within their defined limits of authority

• 6   Hours (awareness program) 

• 12 Hours (full program)  

• Course materials allow for course duration to be extended if required

1. OHS legislation in NSW
2. OHS management systems
3. Managing OHS in the workplace
4. Implementing OHS risk management in the workplace
5. Reviewing OHS management systems
6. Workplace injury management and workers compensation

$100.00 per person per day

Successful participants will receive an Essentra Statement of Completion issued by the accredited trainer.

Training methods place an emphasis on group discussion, group exercises and the interaction of course participants.

This training course supersedes the WorkCover Authority OHS for Supervisors and Line Managers Training Course, which was last reprinted in 1993.

This course was developed with input from industry representatives to assist employers in meeting their OHS obligations and to provide supervisors and managers with an awareness of and ability to implement OHS risk management in the workplace.

The trainer may gather evidence of competency through:

• Observation of participant contribution to discussion
• Short answer assessment/discussion questions
• Successful completion of training activities and exercises

Session 1
Defining Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare

Session 2
Occupational Health and Safety Legislation in NSW

Session 3
Key Elements of the NSW OHS Act 2000

Session 4
The Support and Compliance Role of WorkCover NSW

Topic 2
Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS)

Session 1
The Employer’s ‘Duty of Care’ Responsibility

Session 2
The Role and Responsibilities of Supervisors and Managers

Session 3
The OHS Management System (OHSMS) Approach and Models

Session 4
The Systematic Management of OHS

Topic 3
Elective OHS Consultation in the Workplace

Session 1
OHS Policy and Programs

Session 2
OHS Consultative Mechanisms in the Workplace

Session 3
The Role of the OHS Committee/OHS Representative

Session 4
The Provision of Information, Instruction, Training and Supervision

Topic 4
Implementing OHS Risk Management in the Workplace

Session 1
OHS Risk Management Model

Session 2
Identifying Hazards in the Workplace

Session 3
The Process of Risk Assessment in the Workplace

Session 4
The Procedures for Controlling Risks

Session 5
Safe Systems of Work and Continuous Improvement

Topic 5
Occupational Health and Safety Performance Review

Session 1
Promoting, Maintaining and Improving OHS Management Systems (OHSMS)

Session 2
Auditing OHS Management Systems

Topic 6
Workplace Injury Management and Workers Compensation

Session 1
Workplace Injury Management and Workers Compensation Legislation

Session 2
Workplace Injury Management and Workers Compensation Employer Obligations

Session 3
Workplace Injury Management and Workers Compensation Employer Obligations and Entitlements

Session 4
Key Elements of a Workplace Injury Management Plan

Topic 7
Summary and Conclusion

Session 1
Summary and Conclusion

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This training course supersedes the WorkCover NSW OHS Workplace Committee Training Course, which was last reprinted in 1996.

The course in OHS Consultation is designed for:

• OHS committee members
• OHS representatives
• Persons involved in other agreed arrangements

This course aims to provide participants with:

• Knowledge and skills necessary to apply the principles of workplace OHS consultation as an integral part of an effective OHS management system (OHSMS)
• Appropriate attitudes to enable OHS committee members and OHS representatives to effectively carry out their functions under OHS legislation.

• 24 Hours - over 4 days (see OHS Regulation 2001 Clause 31 (5) and OHS Consultation Code of Practice page 50) 

1. Workplace Health and safety

2. The Role of OHS Consultation in the Workplace

3. Effective OHS Consultation in the Workplace

4. Systematic Management of Health and Safety

5. Action Learning Exercise

6. Continuous Improvement of OHS Systems

7. Summary and Conclusion

$100.00 per person per day

Successful participants will receive a WorkCover Statement of Completion issued by the accredited trainer.

The course is accredited by the Vocational Education and Training Accreditation Board of NSW (VETAB).

This training course supersedes the WorkCover Authority OHS Workplace Committee Training Course, which was last reprinted in 1996.

The OHS Regulation 2001 states that all members of an OHS committee or OHS representatives must undertake OHS Consultation training in accordance with the legislation.

The National Accreditation Principles and the Guidelines for Accreditation of Courses in NSW published by VETAB, allow for explicit limitation of RPL with justification.

Trainers that are requested to offer RPL will explain that it is not available for this course and that this position is consistent with legislation and current vocational education principles and guidelines.

Informal assessment has been chosen as the most appropriate option for this course due to the type of learning and interaction required to achieve outcomes.  The trainer will act as the assessor in this process and should be aware of individual involvement and performance of all participants.

If there is a need for further assessment the trainer should ensure that participants are provided with guidance where learning gaps are evident and opportunities for reinforcement of learning, prior to further assessments

The trainer may gather evidence of competency through:

• observation of participant contribution to discussion
• short answer assessment/discussion questions
• successful completion of training activities and exercises

An assessment tool has been developed which is to be used by trainers at the completion of each topic to monitor competency and involvement of all participants and to identify those requiring further assistance.

Assessment may also be implemented in a number of ways according to the needs or preferences of participants.  These may include written and oral questions.

Customisation allows a course to be tailored to meet the specific needs of clients including individual learners, organisations and industry sectors.  It aims to meet their specific requirements without changing the knowledge and skill level expected of learners.

Customisation must not affect the integrity of the overall qualification to be issued.  All learning outcomes of this course are compulsory and must not be modified, substituted or deleted.  However, additional outcomes may be added if requested by the client and where relevant to this course.

Activities can be re-structured so that they are relevant to the needs and context of the organisation, industry or particular client groups.  This can include changing or adding content to identify unique aspects that apply.  For example, organisation specific products, equipment, facilities and resources, terminology, work practices, policies and procedures.

Session 1
Introduction

Session 2
Overview of Effective Management of OHS

Topic 2
The Role of OHS Consultation in the Workplace

Session 1
Occupational health and Safety Legislation

Session 2
Responsibilities in the Workplace

Session 3
OHS Legislation and Consultation

Session 4
Determining Consultative Mechanisms

Session 5
Setting up Consultative Arrangements

Session 6
Role and Functions of OHS Committees and OHS Representatives

Topic 3
Elective OHS Consultation in the Workplace

Session 1
Effective Communication Techniques

Session 2
Problem Solving and Conflict Resolution

Session 3
Report Preparation and Presentation

Topic 4
Systematic Management of Health and Safety

Session 1
OHS Information

Session 2
Systematic Management of Health and Safety

Session 3
OHS Risk Management

Session 4
Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems

Topic 5
Action Learning Exercise

Session 1
Risk Management Practical Exercise

Topic 6
Continuous Improvement of OHS Systems

Session 1
Continuous Improvement

Session 2
Assessing OHSMS Audits and Measuring the Effectiveness of OHS Committees and OHS Representatives

Topic 7
Summary and Conclusion

Session 1
Summary

Session 2
Continuous Learning, Certification and Evaluation

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• all new workers carrying out construction work, including: self-employed persons, labourers, apprentices, trainees, tradespersons, supervisors and project managers.

This course provides participants with:

• basic principles of health and safety in the construction industry in NSW
• information about preventing workplace injury and illness, workplace injury management and workers compensation in NSW

•  5 hours (course materials allow for course duration to be extended if required)

1. OHS legislation in NSW

2. Consultation and communication in OHS

3. Implementing health and safety for construction work

4. Workplace emergencies and first aid for construction work

5. Workplace injury management and workers compensation in NSW

$110.00

Successful participants will receive a WorkCover Statement of Completion issued by the accredited trainer.

Training methods place an emphasis on group discussion, group exercises and the interaction of course participants.

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