Health and Safety Representative Training 2025

 

Unions Tasmania is a well-respected and experienced provider of training for Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs), offering a comprehensive five-day course for new HSRs and one-day refreshers throughout the year. Our training is WorkSafe Tasmania and Comcare approved.

5-DAY STATE HSR INTRODUCTORY COURSE

Designed primarily for Health and Safety Representatives, this course also suits people wanting an excellent introduction to work health and safety. You’ll gain the knowledge and skills you need to meet the challenges of being an HSR or actively participate in the improvement of work health and safety.

 

  • Interpreting work health and safety law and the role of the HSR
  • Identifying key parties and their legal obligations and duties
  • Establishing representation in the workplace
  • Participating in consultation and issue resolution
  • Representing members in the risk management process
  • Issuing provisional improvement notices and directing work to cease

 

Upcoming dates for State system HSRs

  • 17-21st February (South)
  • 17-21st March (North-West)
  • 19-23rd May (North)
  • 2-6th June (South)
  • 18-22nd August (South)
  • 15-19th September (North)
  • 10-14th November (South)

5-DAY COMCARE HSR INTRODUCTORY COURSE

All courses run Monday to Friday 9am-5pm.

 

Upcoming dates for Comcare HSRs

 

  • 16-20th June (South)
  • 8-12th December (South)

 

Not sure whether you need State or Comcare HSR training? Ask us.

HSR ANNUAL COMBINED REFRESHER COURSE

Keep your skills and knowledge up to date with the annual refresher for HSRs who have previously completed the 5-day introductory course. This is a combined course for both State and Comcare HSRs.

 

Upcoming refresher dates:

  • 26th February (South)
  • 4th April (North)
  • 30th April (North-West)
  • 14th May (South)
  • 30th July (South)
  • 22nd September (North)
  • 20th October (South)
  • 2nd December (South)

More Info?

​Can I attend online? Yes. Please register early to allow time for print materials to be posted to you.

Need more information, support, or different dates? Phone us at (03) 6216 7600 or email admin@unionstas.com.au.