Whether you are a new or experienced Health and Safety Rep there are no cost ANMF training options for you in 2021.
As a HSR your entitled to time off work with pay and the costs associated with attendance at the course paid by the employer.
New to the role? Register for the ANMF (Vic Branch) HSR initial OHS training course
Newly nominated and elected HSRs and Deputy HSRs are entitled to attend an approved five-day course.
The course must be chosen by the HSR in consultation with their employer.
Under OHS legislation, employers must not obstruct or prevent HSRs from attending an approved course of their choice.
The ANMF’s ‘HSR Initial OHS training course’ is WorkSafe approved and specifically tailored to the healthcare sector.
The training will take place at the ANMF education facilities at 535 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne. See regional course dates below. The training delivery method may be subject to change, depending on COVID-19 guidelines issued by the DHHS. The ANMF will advise accordingly.
Information, 2021 training dates and registration
Passionate HSR? Time for your annual refresher
HSRs and Deputy HSRs are entitled, after completing the initial course, to attend an approved one-day refresher course at least once in each year.
The course must be chosen by the HSR in consultation with their employer.
The ANMF’s ‘HSR Refresher OHS training course’ held over one day relates specifically to health and aged care workplaces, with a strong focus on issues and hazards relevant to nursing and midwifery and is designed to refresh HSRs knowledge and understanding of the OHS regulatory framework.
ANMF’s HRS refresher OHS training is approved by WorkSafe Victoria.
Refresher training will be offered online as well as face to face at the ANMF education facilities at 535 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne. See regional course dates below. The training delivery method may be subject to change, depending on COVID-19 guidelines issued by the DHHS. The ANMF will advise accordingly.
Information, training dates and registration
Regional HSR initial and refresher training – Mildura, Portland and Gippsland
The ANMF has scheduled HSR training in Mildura, Portland and Gippsland
Mildura
Initial OHS training course, 5, 6, 7 May and 20, 21 May – register
HSR refresher OHS training course, 4 June – register
Portland
Initial OHS training course, 12 May – register
Gippsland
Initial OHS training course, 7, 8, 9 July and 22, 23 July – register
HSR refresher OHS training course, 20 August – register
ANMF is also keen to run regional training in the Barwon, Grampians and Hume regions and will prioritise courses according to members’ interest. If you prefer to attend a course in another regional area please forward your expression of interest to ohs@anmfvic.asn.au.
This article was updated 7 April 2021.
