Purpose
The purpose of this course is to provide trainees with knowledge about the overall role and functions of a Health and Safety Representative in a New Zealand workplace.
Course objectives
On completion of this e-learning course trainees will be able to:
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Explain the role and functions of the Health and Safety Representative under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and its Regulations
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Explain the role of a Health and Safety Representative as an advocate for workers
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Identify the obligations of a PCBU and WorkSafe New Zealand towards the Health and Safety Representative
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Describe the risk management process and the importance of communicating with workers and management
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Describe and demonstrate the powers and obligations that a health and safety representative has in terms of issuing a provisional improvement notice (PIN) and how and when to direct a worker to cease unsafe work.
NZQA Unit Standard
29315 - Describe the role and functions of the Health and Safety Representative in a New Zealand workplace (Level 3, Credits 2)
Our teaching method
Delivery via e-learning with support from an experienced trainer.
Who should attend?
This course is for people who are or intend to perform the functions of a Health and Safety Representative.
This course if required for the VHNZ Health and Safety Representative (Stage One) course it also provides credits toward VHNZ’s New Zealand Certificate in Workplace Health and Safety (Level 3).
Cost
$150 + GST per person
If you have any questions regarding this information sheet, please contact a representative of Vertical Horizonz New Zealand.
Free Phone: 0800 72 33 848 Email: info@verticalhorizonz.co.nzless
