HSR Refresher Training
1-day regulator-approved refresher courses. Choose the HSR refresher program approved for your workplace jurisdiction: NSW, ACT or Comcare/Commonwealth.
Regulator-approved HSR training
HSR refresher — Australia learning pathway
This approved HSR pathway develops practical knowledge of the legal framework, representation, consultation, risk management and the powers available to trained HSRs.
Refresh the WHS framework
Review changes to the legal framework, duty holders and the practical role of an elected HSR.
Revisit representation
Refresh how work groups, HSRs, Deputy HSRs and committees fit within workplace consultation arrangements.
Strengthen consultation
Practise communication, consultation and issue-resolution approaches that support effective worker representation.
Review risk management
Update skills in inspections, hazards, risk controls and monitoring the organisation’s management of WHS risks.
Review incident processes
Revisit notifiable incidents, investigations and how incident information can be used to improve workplace controls.
Refresh HSR powers
Review the additional powers and formal processes available to trained HSRs in the relevant jurisdiction.
Apply practical scenarios
Use activities and workplace scenarios to apply updated knowledge to realistic HSR responsibilities.
Return to the work group
Use the refreshed knowledge to represent workers, raise issues and participate constructively in consultation.
Select Your Approved Refresher Program
Refresher training is jurisdiction-specific and should match the regulator applying to your workplace.
NSW HSR Refresher
SafeWork NSW approved one-day refresher. Public live Zoom dates and dedicated workplace delivery are available.
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ACT HSR Refresher
WorkSafe ACT approved refresher delivered face-to-face onsite or live online via Microsoft Teams.
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Comcare HSR Refresher
Comcare approved refresher for Commonwealth and Comcare-covered workplaces.
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Elected HSRs and Deputy HSRs whose work group is covered by the Australia workplace health and safety framework should use this approved pathway.
Participants interpret the applicable WHS legislation, regulator role, duty holders and the legal context in which an HSR represents workers.
Training covers work groups, elected HSRs, Deputy HSRs, Health and Safety Committees and other consultation arrangements.
Participants practise consultation, communication, negotiation and issue resolution so worker concerns can be raised and addressed effectively.
The course covers workplace inspections, hazard identification, risk assessment, control measures and monitoring of workplace risk-management systems.
Participants consider incident notification, investigation, contributing factors and the information HSRs can use when representing their work group.
Training explains the additional powers and processes available to trained HSRs, including formal escalation tools under the applicable jurisdiction.
The refresher is a one-day program for eligible HSRs who have completed approved initial training. Check the current page for attendance and completion rules.
HSR refresher — Australia course information
This approved HSR pathway develops practical knowledge of the legal framework, representation, consultation, risk management and the powers available to trained HSRs.
Detailed course information
Who it is for
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At a glance
Key information about 1-day refresher, Initial training required and Jurisdiction specific.NSW refresherComcare refresherACT refresher
HSR Refresher Training1-day refresher
A focused one-day update for eligible HSRs who have completed approved initial training.
Initial training required
Participants must have completed the relevant approved initial HSR course before attending.
Jurisdiction specific
Use the refresher approved for NSW, ACT or Comcare rather than treating the courses as interchangeable.
HSR refresher — Australia FAQs
Detailed answers to common questions about eligibility, course content, delivery and completion. Use the questions below to understand the information on this page, what it means in practice, where to find related details and what to do next. Review the linked information carefully, and contact the training team if you need clarification before making a booking, submitting an enquiry or taking the next step.
Frequently asked questionsAn HSR is a worker elected by a work group to represent its health and safety interests and participate in workplace consultation.
The applicable WHS legislation and regulator rules set the employer or PCBU obligations when an elected HSR is entitled to approved training.
Choose the NSW, ACT or Commonwealth/Comcare pathway according to the legal framework covering the workplace and work group.
The initial program covers legislation, representation, consultation, risk management, incident processes and the powers available to trained HSRs.
Refresher training updates eligible HSRs on the legal framework, consultation, risk management and the practical use of their role and powers.
Approved live online delivery is available where permitted by the regulator and current course approval. Check the course page before booking.
Dedicated workplace delivery can be arranged where the regulator approval and course delivery requirements allow it.
Initial HSR training runs over five training days. Refresher training is a one-day program for eligible previously trained HSRs.
Assessment is practical and activity-based, with participation in the required exercises and learning activities.
Use the relevant jurisdiction course or booking page for current dates, delivery, pricing and availability.
The refresher is a focused one-day approved program for eligible HSRs who have completed the relevant initial HSR course.
Participants must have completed the relevant approved initial HSR training and may need to provide their initial course certificate.
Participants who complete the refresher receive the applicable regulator refresher certificate or certificate of attendance.
Yes. Choose the NSW, ACT or Comcare refresher approved for the legal framework covering your workplace.
What the refresher revisits
The one-day refresher reviews the core learning from the five-day initial program and focuses on current practical HSR skills. Typical content includes the WHS legislative framework, consultation and issue resolution, workplace risk controls, HSR functions and powers, Provisional Improvement Notices and cease-work directions. Choose the NSW, ACT or Comcare refresher that matches your workplace jurisdiction.
Choose your HSR Refresher course
Practical next stepsNSW and Comcare refresher courses may use approved live-online delivery. ACT HSR refresher training is face-to-face only. Contact the training team if you need help choosing the right option or deciding what to do next.
Step 1
Confirm refresher eligibility
Make sure the participant has completed the applicable initial HSR training and is eligible for refresher training.
Step 2
Choose the jurisdiction
Select the NSW, ACT or Comcare refresher course that matches the workplace legal framework.
Step 3
Check delivery and availability
Review current delivery arrangements and contact the training team if you need help confirming the correct refresher.