Health and Safety Representative Training - Stage 1 - Otago Southland Employers' Association

LEARNING OBJECTIVE

Ensuring you and your colleagues remain free from injury at work takes not only care, but specific knowledge and skills.

This course will help you to understand the Health and Safety at Work Act, and its associated regulations, to maintain a safe working environment.

Content and delivery of this programme will be aligned with the most up to date requirements of health and safety training - whatever your business.

DESIGNED FOR

Health and safety representatives, members of a health and safety committee or any employee/employer wishing to understand the Health and Safety at Work Act and associated regulations.

LEARNING CONTENT

Introduction to workplace health and safety
Role and functions of a health and safety representative

Worker participation
Communication
Risk management
Accident and emergency investigations and reporting
Workplace health and safety culture
Advocacy skills
Safety resources available
Developing a plan of action

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Promote management of health and safety issues through the use of sound risk management systems and practices

Encourage others to be active in preventing injuries

Get your health and safety committee making a difference

DURATION

Two days

NZQA UNIT STANDARD ASSESSMENT OPPORTUNITY
Assessment is open to all course participants if you choose (assessment fee additional). Further information about assessment procedures and fee will be explained during the training programme or please contact us for details.

NZQA Unit Standard 29315: Describe the role and functions of the Health and Safety Representative in a New Zealand workplace (Version 1, Level 3, 2 credits)

NEXT LEARNING STEPS

Course Dates

Queenstown	11 - 12 August 2020	09:00 am - 04:30 pm	Nugget Point Hotel, 146 Arthur's Point Road, Queenstown
Dunedin	17 - 18 August 2020	09:00 am - 04:30 pm	OSEA, 16 McBride Street, South Dunedin
Invercargill	17 - 18 August 2020	09:00 am - 04:30 pm	OSEA, 192 Spey Street, Invercargill
Dunedin	14 - 15 September 2020	09:00 am - 04:30 pm	OSEA, 16 McBride Street, Dunedin
Queenstown	16 - 17 September 2020	09:00 am - 04:30 pm	Nugget Point Hotel, 146 Arthur's Point Road, Queenstown
Invercargill	21 - 22 September 2020	09:00 am - 04:30 pm	OSEA, 192 Spey Street, Invercargill
Dunedin	12 - 13 October 2020	09:00 am - 04:30 pm	OSEA, 16 McBride Street, South Dunedin
Queenstown	13 - 14 October 2020	09:00 am - 04:30 pm	Nugget Point Hotel, 146 Arthur's Point Road, Queenstown
Invercargill	19 - 20 October 2020	09:00 am - 04:30 pm	OSEA, 192 Spey Street, Invercargill
Dunedin	02 - 03 November 2020	09:00 am - 04:30 pm	OSEA, 16 McBride Street, South Dunedin
Oamaru	11 - 12 November 2020	09:00 am - 04:30 pm	Brydone Hotel, 115 Thames Street, Oamaru
Queenstown	25 - 26 November 2020	09:00 am - 04:30 pm	Nugget Point Hotel, 146 Arthur's Point Road, Queenstown
Invercargill	30 - 01 December 2020	09:00 am - 04:30 pm	OSEA, 192 Spey Street, Invercargill

INVESTMENT

$ 620.00 + GST for members
$ 730.00 + GST for non-members

MANAGEMENT CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT VOUCHER FUND

This workshop has qualified with the Management Capability Development Voucher Fund programme
Event reference OSEA23

Small businesses may qualify for vouchers to help pay for services such as training workshops, courses and coaching that build the management capabilities of their owners, operators and key managers

Vouchers may be provided to a business where the Growth Advisors have identified a need for management training as part of an action plan to support the business owner to grow and innovate their business.

For more information on the Management Capability Development Voucher Fund or to find your local Growth Advisor go to www.regionalbusinesspartners.co.nz