TRAINING

Health and safety representative training

Konekt offers the HSR initial training (5 days) and the HSR refresher training (1 day) to our customers in the greater ACT region. These courses are delivered by WHS consultants with extensive knowledge and current practical experience in the WHS field across a variety of industry sectors.

Which HSR Training Course is right for you?

Selecting the right course tailored to your jurisdiction.

Selecting the correct HSR training course is an important step in ensuring compliance with Work Health and Safety legislation. Whether you’re operating in the Australian Capital Territory, or under the Commonwealth jurisdiction, we’re here to help you select the correct course.

If you work for a Federal Government Agency or Department, or for private businesses registered under ‘Self-Insured Licensees under the SRC Act’, you will need to undertake the Comcare approved HSR training course.

If you work for an ACT Government Agency or Department, or for privately registered ACT businesses, you will need to undertake the WorkSafe ACT approved HSR training course.


HSR initial training course (5 days)

Our HSR initial training (5 days) is a comprehensive program designed to equip you with the knowledge and practical skills to confidently represent your work group and contribute to a safer workplace. Over five days, you’ll gain a solid understanding of your responsibilities under WHS legislation and learn how to identify hazards, manage risks, and effectively consult with your team to resolve health and safety issues.

Cost: $995/person

Key topics include:

  • WHS legislative framework including duty holders and their duties
  • Role, function and powers of the HSR
  • Consultation and negotiation
  • Incident notification
  • Provisional Improvement Notices (PINs) and cessation of work
  • Hazard identification, risk management, workplace inspections and report writing

HSR refresher training course (1 day)

The HSR refresher training course (1 day) gives HSR’s and deputy HSR’s the opportunity to review the knowledge, skills and experience gained through the initial five-day course, obtain updates on recent case law and the implications for their workplace, and discuss issues that they have encountered in their role as a HSR/Deputy HSR in a safe and supportive environment.

Cost: $395/person

Key topics include:

  • WHS legislation and case law
  • Review of the HSR role, function and powers
  • Hazard identification and risk management
  • Share experiences as a HSR and learn from each other

Packaging options

Konekt offers a unique tailoring option, enabling you to mix and match sessions to meet the specific training needs of your organisation. Ask us for more details.


Contact us

To see available course dates and to book your training, click the button below.

Note: All listed courses are available at our training facility in the Canberra CBD and are delivered face-to-face. Morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, coffee and tea are supplied each day of training. Additional locations can be arranged on a case-by-case basis.

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