WHS REFRESHER COURSE - Remote Learning

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With home isolation requirements in place, now is the ideal time for your HSRs to do their (annual) WHS refresher course and still ensure they are complying with the need to social distance.

We are delighted to advise we have received approval from Comcare to conduct our approved WHS programs without the normal face-to-face requirements. (For public courses, we use the new (security-upgraded) Zoom platform to conduct these courses. For in-house courses conducted for specific organisations, we can conduct the course using the virtual conferencing platform preferred by the client.)

Comcare says this is only a temporary arrangement due to the COVID-19 pandemic and that approved delivery strategies and AQF competency requirements must continue to be met.

All elected health and safety representatives (HSRs) are entitled to undertake Initial and annual Refresher WHS training approved by Comcare. The entitlement to attend a refresher course applies to all HSRs, one year after they have completed a 5-day initial course.

For the time being, our WHS Refresher course is offered REMOTELY.

It builds on the learning outcomes from the five-day initial WHS course, review the experiences of HSRs, discuss developments in WHS and develop knowledge and practical skills of HSRs to enable them to be effective partners in their organisation's WHS processes.

Please Note: Comcare approval to conduct this course via Zoom is only until face-to-face training can resume.

Not sure if WHS training will work on Zoom? Here is what our participants have said:

On-line training is ideal (COC)
On-line format is by far the best format for our area (remote schools) (PN)
A great facilitator ... who has accommodated to working on Zoom, and is more confident on it than anyone I have seen is a testament to the pride he takes in his work and his commitment to health and safety. It was a pleasure to meet him and I really enjoyed my Fridays with the group. I am sad they are over. (AC)
Was an excellent training seminar and I felt you guys did a fantastic job delivering it electronically remotely during Covid19 Social restrictions (AH).
Zoom worked well (MB et al).

In accordance with sec. 72 of the WHS Act, HSRs are able to choose the course they wish to attend in consultation with their employer, including whether they participate in connected, real time delivery or face-to-face learning when it resumes after the COVID-19 period.
If a participant does not have the appropriate training resources, IT infrastructure and ergonomic work station prior to training commencing, we advise participants to defer attendance until face-to-face training is available.
HSRs need to be comfortable with their learning environment and participate in HSR training away from any workplace distractions.
HSRs should not be expected to complete their usual workplace duties before or after they have attended training.

Although primarily designed for HSRs, the training is not just for them – managers and supervisors (who have the legal duties for WHS), members of Health and Safety Committees and indeed, any other employees who wish to review their understanding of current WHS requirements and practices for making their work and workplaces healthy and safe – will benefit from attending the course.
To hear what previous participants have thought of our courses, CLICK HERE.

Our next remote HSR REFRESHER WHS Course is November 20.

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[This course is specifically for organisations operating under the jurisdiction of Comcare and the WHS Act 2011 (Cwth) and is not suitable for workplaces covered by work health & safety legislation in other States and Territories (eg the Victorian OHS Act 2004).

For information on our WorkSafe-Vic-Approved OHS Courses, CLICK HERE.]

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