Comcare Approved 1-Day HSR Refresher Training
Comcare approved one-day refresher training for HSRs in Commonwealth and Comcare-covered workplaces.
Regulator-approved HSR training
Elected HSRs and Deputy HSRs whose work group is covered by the Commonwealth/Comcare 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 — Commonwealth/Comcare course information
This approved HSR pathway develops practical knowledge of the legal framework, representation, consultation, risk management and the powers available to trained HSRs.
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Who it is for
Course content
At a glance
Key information about Comcare approved, 1 day and Initial course required.
Comcare approved
Approved refresher training for eligible HSRs in Commonwealth and Comcare-covered workplaces.
HSR refresher overview
1 day
A focused one-day refresher for HSRs who have completed approved initial training.
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Initial course required
Participants must have completed approved initial HSR training before attending.
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HSR refresher — Commonwealth/Comcare 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.
At a glance — Comcare refresher
Key information about course duration, assessment and course award.
Comcare refresher course outcomesCourse Duration
One day of approved refresher training.
Assessment
Assessment is informal and activity-based, using participation, discussion and practical exercises.
Course Award
Participants who complete the refresher receive the applicable Comcare HSR refresher certificate.
HSR refresher — Commonwealth/Comcare 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.
Provisional Improvement Notices and escalation
The refresher revisits Provisional Improvement Notices, consultation and the trained HSR role when serious safety issues arise, including issue resolution and practical escalation pathways.
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Course fees and delivery options
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$399 per participant
Price — $399 per participant
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