Health & Safety Reps (HSRs) are workers who make the workplace safer for their fellow workers, we want to give you the knowledge and the tools to be the best representative you can be.

SA Unions is the premier training provider for worker-focused HSR training.

We'll not only train you on making your workplace safer, we'll also help you to navigate the WHS Act, the WHS Regulations and state/national resources to get safety outcomes when dealing with your employer and WHS committees.

SA Unions also offers industry-focused courses that enable HSRs to explore industry-specific worker health and safety matters. These trainings have been established on demand and through negotiation with the Training Centre but do not detract from a HSRs right to select a course of their choosing as outlined in section 72 of the WHS Act 2012.

Please contact SA Unions with any training questions.

Course Dates Dec 9 2024 - July 4 2025

If you have any concerns or queries regarding the schedule or any questions in relation to the enrolment process, please contact the Training Manager, at training@saunions.org 

ENROLLING FOR TRAINING

1. CONSULT WITH YOUR EMPLOYER

-You should let your manager know that you are intending on attending training at the SA Unions training centre, and to expect an email from the training centre to authorise payment.

NOTE: It is a HSR's choice of where to receive their HSR training

2. ENROLMENT:
- Fill out this enrolment form, identifying the course you are enrolling for. 

3. MANAGER/SUPERVISOR AUTHORISATION:
- Must be signed off by manager/supervisor, as soon as you submit this form, they will be emailed a copy of this enrolment form,
- Please ensure that you have entered their details correctly.

3. PAYMENT:
- A tax invoice will be sent to the account details nominated by your manager/supervisor.

YOUR TRAINING ENTITLEMENT

The WHS Act 2012 Section 72: Obligation to train health and safety representatives (9) identifies that elected HSRs are entitled to a minimum 10 days training over the 3 year term of office.  This is broken down as: 

• 5 days in the first year
• 3 days in the second
• 2 days in the third

Re-elected HSRs can enroll in specialised courses to further build their knowledge and understandings of health and safety in the workplace.

Training costs are covered by your employer.

SA Unions Training Centre fees 01 July 2024 - 30 June 2025:

LEVEL 1 - Knowing the Law (5 DAYS)

• $1243 (Standard)
• $1169 (Union member discount)
• $1443 (Standard regional)
• $1355 (Union member discount regional)

LEVEL 2 - Applying the Law (3 DAYS)

• $739 (Standard)
• $665 (Union member discount)

LEVEL 3 - Upholding the Law (2 DAYS)

• $493 (Standard)
• $443 (Union member discount)

Re-Elected HSR (Multiple 1 DAY OPTIONS)

• $273 (Standard)
• $250 (Union member discount)