If you attended the new Five-Day WHS Introductory Course in 2022 OR 2023 you are eligible to attend a refresher course in both your 2nd and 3rd years of your term.
You should attend Refresher Course One in one year and Refresher Course Two in the following year.
This one-day course is designed to review key aspects of the five-day course and provide opportunities to apply specific aspects of the legislation to your personal educational setting. Delve more deeply into DoE policies, procedures and agreements when carrying out the role of the HSR.
DoE HSR’s are eligible to register for this course if they meet the following criteria:
You completed the new Five-Day Introductory, Education Specific WHS Course in 2022 or 2023.
You have written permission from DoE Central Office OSH Team to attend the course in Perth if you are from a regional area.
Outcomes
Participants will be able to:
Review and understand the WHS legislation relevant to their role.
Apply the legislation to specific situations within educational settings.
Apply DoE policy, procedures and agreements when carrying out the role of a representative.
Costs
$ 0 : DoE covers costs
Leave is accessed through the short leave budget - Peoplesoft Codes apply - 1471 (teaching), 1472 (non teaching). Leave does not come from the school budget.
All information regarding training course expenses recoup is available on the Department of Education IKON service.
Hospitality
Morning tea and lunch provided.
Facilitators
Elaine Gunn, Unions WA - Unity Training Services
Antony Pearson, SSTUWA WHS Organiser
Nominated Audience
Elected Health and Safety Reps in second year. Previously attended the NEW WHS five day course.
