About this training
Elected health and safety representatives need training matched to their jurisdiction, role and circumstances. Safety Training Finder connects employers with providers for discussion; it does not deliver HSR training. Where a jurisdiction requires training through an approved provider, the provider must confirm the exact course and its status before a booking proceeds.
Nationally recognised training may be relevant where delivered by an appropriately authorised provider; verify the organisation and its scope on training.gov.au. Do not assume that jurisdictional HSR approval and nationally recognised status are interchangeable. Ask the provider to confirm the applicable approval, course details, participant eligibility, delivery availability and completion documentation for your request.
Training objectives
- Explain representative roles within applicable consultation arrangements
- Identify pathways for raising work group concerns
- Discuss workplace risks with relevant duty holders
- Recognise role boundaries and appropriate escalation pathways
Topics covered
- HSR roles and jurisdictional context
- Work groups and worker representation
- Consultation and issue resolution
- Recognising workplace hazards and risks
- Representative functions and role boundaries
- Provider approval and course status
Who should attend
- Elected health and safety representatives seeking training
- Deputy representatives checking applicable training arrangements
- Employer coordinators arranging training for elected representatives
Relevant industries
Delivery options to request
Onsite at your workplace
Share your venue, access requirements and the tasks you want considered so a provider can assess suitability.
Online learning
Ask about content, accessibility, assessment and learner support for dispersed teams.
Virtual instructor-led
Discuss live sessions across sites, including time zones, connectivity and participant numbers.
Delivery availability must be confirmed for the actual course and location.
Benefits to your organisation
- Clearer understanding of representative functions and boundaries
- More informed discussion of worker safety concerns
- Better preparation for consultation and issue resolution
- More careful verification of course and provider status
Group and bulk training
Group requests for elected representatives can be discussed, but the provider must confirm participant eligibility and permitted delivery arrangements.
For multiple representatives, ask the provider to check jurisdiction, course status and scheduling for each proposed cohort.
Frequently asked questions
Is HSR training automatically nationally recognised?+
No. Jurisdictional approval and nationally recognised status are distinct. Where delivered by an appropriately authorised provider, verify the organisation and its scope on training.gov.au. The actual provider must confirm exact course status, relevant approvals, credentials and availability.
How do we check whether the provider is approved?+
Ask the actual provider for the exact course and evidence of approval applicable to your jurisdiction, then check with the relevant regulator. Where approved-provider training is required, the provider must confirm its status, relevant credentials and delivery availability.
Can we request online or group HSR training?+
You can request a preferred format or group arrangement, but permitted options depend on jurisdictional approval and course conditions. The actual provider must confirm the exact course, participant eligibility, relevant approvals and credentials, and availability before booking.