Workplace Health and Safety Officer Training

Course Overview

WorkSafe Connect offers WHSO training face to face at our training facilities in Brisbane and Townsville or alternatively onsite at clients’ workplace.

The course comprises core and elective competencies and is structured as follows:

Core Competencies (5 days – Mandatory)

Day 1

• Overview of the WHS legislative framework

• Duties of various parties and key terminology

• The role of WHSQ

• Penalties for non-compliance

Days 2-4

• Managing hazards and risks in the workplace

Day 5

• Emergency procedures

• Auditing and planning

• Investigating workplace incidents

Elective Competency – 1 Elective to be chosen (1-3 days – Mandatory)

• Service Industry Elective (1 day)

• Industrial Industry Elective (2 days)

• Construction Industry Elective (3 days)

The elective competencies are based on industry needs for participants and if you have any questions regarding which elective competencies outlined above would be most suitable then please contact WorkSafe Connect for further information.

Students will be supported throughout the program by our authorised trainers, learning materials, telephone and email support.