Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) master class for managers and supervisors

Every organisation has legal and moral obligations to offer a safe working environment. This course will give you an in-depth understanding of the roles, functions and legal responsibilities regarding HSE in the workplace and will help you create a healthier, more efficient and compliant workplace.

Participants successfully completing this course and the post-course assessment will also receive a Statement of Attainment for the nationally recognised unit of competency BSBWHS501 Ensure a safe workplace. Participants who chose to complete the assessment, a fee of $50 will incur and you will be provided with 12 weeks from the last day of your training to submit the assessment. 

Duration

Four days

Learning outcomes

During this program you will increase your knowledge of:

• The key areas of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act 2004, Workplace Injury, Rehabilitation and Compensation (WIRC) Act 2013 and Environmental Protection Act 1970, and how to apply these in your workplace
• HSE hazard and risk management process
• Investigating and reporting workplace incidents
• The framework for consultation and issue resolution in the workplace under the OHS Act, Regulations and WIRC Act.
• Due diligence and how it needs to be applied in the workplace
• The key elements of a Health, Safety and Environment management system

Participants

This course is suited to managers, supervisors, safety officers, human resource professions and anyone with responsibility for, or involvement in, HSE in the workplace.

Learning pathway

This program is part of the OHS leadership development pathway designed to provide Leaders with an in-depth understanding of the roles, functions and legal responsibilities regarding HSE or OHS in the workplace. The pathway also includes OHS law for managers. For those who manage contractors, Contractor safety management may also be suitable.

If you’re new to an OHS leadership role, we recommend you build on your experience over 12-18 months by taking each course in the order presented. If you’re an experienced HSE or OHS manager, you can enter the pathway at any stage by choosing the program that best reflects your learning needs. This course also offers a great pathway into the Certificate IV in Work health and safety.