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WHS Committee Course for new committee members

COURSE AIMS
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The Courtenell WHS Committee course for new committee members is for persons who are not only new to a health and safety committee, but also new to the subject of WHS. The course focuses on three key areas.

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1. WHS basics.

Participants learn who are the four Duty Holders under WHS law, and their duties. With this foundational knowledge, participants can properly use the principles in the WHS Act and WHS Regulation in context with their role as a committee member and contribute effectively to matters being discussed in committee meetings. 

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2. The purpose and functions of an HSC. 

This section of the course is designed to present participants with a clear understanding of the functions of an HSC, and their role as a committee member. Participants will learn about what they actually need to do as committee members to help the business develop WHS plans, programs and measures for the workplace as a whole.

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3. WHS Risk Management

Persons new to the committee may not have a solid understanding of WHS risks management principles. Risk management forms the basics of the subject of workplace health and safety. The organisation is legally required to manage risks. Committee members need to understand WHS risk management so they can contribute to the resolution of risks and hazards that the organisation needs to manage.

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

On completion of this training, participants should be able to:  

▪ Interpret WHS legislative framework and the role and responsibilities of the WHS duty holders.

▪ Interpret the WHS Committee’s legal obligations, roles, and responsibilities.

▪ Understand and expertly apply the functions of a Health and Safety Committee.

▪ Support establishing a highly effective Health and Safety Committee.

▪ Understanding elements of a good safety culture.

▪ Understanding the psychology of human behaviour and how it impacts workplace safety.

▪ Gaining insights into the factors that shape safety culture and get practical advice on how to positively contribute to the safety culture in their workplace through their roles.​

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MODE OF DELIVERY

  • Public Face to Face

  • On site workplace based

  • Virtual, Instructor led.

 

DURATION 

2 Days

 

TIMES

  • Courtenell’s on-site Courses run between 9.00am and 4.30pm.

  • Courtenell is flexible in providing on-site training during afternoon and night shifts, as well as on weekends (additional fees may apply).

 

TRAINER

All of our trainers are experienced consultants with qualifications and extensive experience across diverse industry sectors. Possessing TAE qualifications, our trainers are adept at tailoring their approach to meet the specific needs of the audience.

 

TRAINING EVALUATION AND CERTIFICATE 

Through group and general discussions, case studies, role plays, a practical exercise on Safety Culture survey, and a quiz at the end of day 2, participants will engage in activities to get an in-depth knowledge to improved health and safety performance in their workplace through effective committee participation. Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance on successful completion of this course.

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