Health & Safety Reps 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, to get safety outcomes when dealing with your employer and WHS committees.
Course Dates January-June 2023
| Course | Date | Code |
| State Level 1 HSR | Monday 30 January - Friday 3 Feb | Slvl 1 |
| State Level 2 Health Safety Representative (HSR) | Wed 8 - Fri 10 Feb | Slvl 2 |
| State Level 3 Health Safety Representative (HSR) | Thurs 16 - Fri 17 Feb | Slvl 3 |
| State Re-elected Refresher | Wed 22 Feb | SR |
| State Level 1 HSR | Thurs 13-14, Mon 17-19 April | Slvl 1 |
| State Level 1 HSR | Monday 27 Feb - Fri 3 March | Slvl 1 |
| Maritime HSR Course (HSR 2) | 26-28 April | MUA 2 |
| Maritime HSR Course (HSR 2) | 15-17 May | MUA 2 |
| State Re-elected Consultation | Wed 3 May | SC |
| State Re-elected Investigations | Thurs 4 May | SI |
| State Re-elected Policy | Fri 5 May | SP |
| State Level 2 HSR | Mon 22 May - Wed 24 May | Slvl 2 |
| State Level 1 HSR | Mon 29 May - Fri 2 June | Slvl 1 |
| State HSR level 1 | Mon 26 June - Fri 30 June | Slvl 1 |
| ANMF Course 1 (Health & Aged Care Sector HSR Training) |
16-18 May (Part 1) 22-23 August (Part 2) |
ANMF1 |
| ANMF Course 2 (Health & Aged Care Sector HSR Training) |
6-8 June (Part 1) 29-30 August (Part 2) |
ANMF2 |
| ANMF Course 3 (Health & Aged Care Sector HSR Training) |
12-14 September (Part 1) 21-22 November (Part 2) |
ANMF3 |
If you have any concerns or queries regarding the schedule, 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 enrollment 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 Continuing 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 2023:
LEVEL 1 (5 DAYS)
- $1095 (Standard)
- $1030 (Union member discount)
LEVEL 2 (3 DAYS)
- $650 (Standard)
- $585 (Union member discount)
LEVEL 3 (2 DAYS)
- $434 (Standard)
- $390 (Union member discount)
CONTINUING (1 DAY)
- $240 (Standard)
- $220 (Union member discount)