BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//ddaysoftware.com//NONSGML DDay.iCal 1.0//EN
BEGIN:VEVENT
DESCRIPTION:<p data-key="143"><span data-key="144"><span data-offset-key="1
 44:0">This HSR Initial OHS training course runs for 5 days over a three we
 ek period. The course is separated out into blocks\, the first block is 2 
 days and the second block is 3 days. The dates for this course are 3\, 4 a
 nd 16\, 17\, 18 September 2026. The course runs from 9am to 5pm each day.<
 /span></span></p>\n<p>This HSR Initial OHS training relates specifically t
 o health and aged care workplaces\, with a strong focus on issues and haza
 rds relevant to nursing\, midwifery\, and carers.</p>\n<p>The course is de
 signed to provide Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) and other eligi
 ble participants with the knowledge\, skills\, and confidence to exercise 
 their rights and powers under the Victorian Occupational Health and Safety
  Act 2004.</p>\n<p>The units covered within the Initial training are:</p>\
 n<ul>\n<li>Introduction to OHS and OHS laws</li>\n<li>Health &amp\; safety
  representatives</li>\n<li>WorkSafe\, inspectors &amp\; ARREO</li>\n<li>In
 cident reporting and investigation</li>\n<li>Consultation\, communication 
 and negotiation</li>\n<li>Hazard management</li>\n<li>Manual handling</li>
 \n<li>Plant safety</li>\n<li>Bullying</li>\n<li>Occupational violence and 
 aggression</li>\n<li>HSR representing DWG</li>\n<li>Developing business ca
 ses</li>\n<li>Access to OHS information</li>\n</ul>\n<p data-key="145"><sp
 an data-key="146"><span data-offset-key="146:0">This course is approved by
  WorkSafe Victoria.</span></span></p>\n<p data-key="147"><span data-key="1
 48"><span data-offset-key="148:0">Under Section 67 of the Occupational Hea
 lth and Safety Act 2004\, HSRs and Deputy HSRs\, after being elected\, are
  entitled to attend an approved five day course. The course must be WorkSa
 fe approved and chosen by the HSR in consultation with their employer. The
  HSR is entitled to time off work with pay and the costs associated with a
 ttendance at the course paid by the employer.</span></span></p>\n<p data-k
 ey="149"><span data-key="150"><span data-offset-key="150:0">Under OHS legi
 slation and guidelines\, employers must not obstruct or prevent Health and
  Safety Representatives from attending an approved course.</span></span></
 p>\n<p data-key="151"><span data-key="152"><span data-offset-key="152:0">A
 ttendance on day one is mandatory. HSRs who do not attend day one will be 
 required to commence a new course. To receive a certificate of attendance 
 participants must attend all five days. This course must be completed with
 in 6 months of commencement. </span></span></p>\n<p data-key="153"><span d
 ata-key="154"><span data-offset-key="154:0">There is a maximum of 20 parti
 cipants and a minimum of 12 participants for this course. PLEASE NOTE: The
  course won&rsquo\;t go ahead if the minimum number is not reached &ndash\
 ; the 糖心原创 will notify you if this is the case.</span></span></p>\n<p data
 -key="155">&nbsp\;</p>\n<p data-key="156"><span data-key="157"><span data-
 offset-key="157:0">FAQs</span></span></p>\n<p data-key="158">&nbsp\;</p>\n
 <p data-key="159"><span data-key="160"><span data-offset-key="160:0">Invoi
 ce for course fee </span></span></p>\n<p data-key="161"><span data-key="16
 2"><span data-offset-key="162:0">Upon the HSR completing the final day of 
 the training course (day 5)\, the 糖心原创 (Vic Branch) will email an invoice 
 to the DON/General Manager or relevant person of the facility requesting p
 ayment for training within 14 days\, unless payment has already been remit
 ted through an alternative payment method. </span></span></p>\n<p data-key
 ="163"><span data-key="164"><span data-offset-key="164:0">If you are unabl
 e to attend\, please contact the 糖心原创 immediately as you/your employer wil
 l still be invoiced.</span></span></p>\n<p data-key="165">&nbsp\;</p>\n<p 
 data-key="166"><span data-key="167"><span data-offset-key="167:0">HSRs are
  entitled to paid training leave</span></span></p>\n<p data-key="168"><spa
 n data-key="169"><span data-offset-key="169:0">Elected Health and Safety R
 epresentatives (HSRs) and Deputy Health and Safety Representatives (DHSRs)
  are entitled to time off work with pay to attend WorkSafe Victoria approv
 ed OHS training in accordance with Section 67 of the Occupational Health a
 nd Safety Act 2004.</span></span></p>\n<p data-key="170"><span data-key="1
 71"><span data-offset-key="171:0">Under Section 67 of the Occupational Hea
 lth and Safety Act 2004\, HSRs and Deputy HSRs\, after being elected\, are
  entitled to attend an approved five day course. The course must be WorkSa
 fe approved and chosen by the HSR in consultation with their employer. The
  HSR is entitled to time off work with pay and the costs associated with a
 ttendance at the course paid by the employer.</span></span></p>\n<p data-k
 ey="172"><span data-key="173"><span data-offset-key="173:0">Under OHS legi
 slation\, employers must not obstruct or prevent Health and Safety Represe
 ntatives from attending an approved course of their choice. The OHS Act 20
 04 states that employers are required to be provided with 14 day&rsquo\;s 
 notice of attendance at an OHS course of training.</span></span></p>\n<p d
 ata-key="174"><span data-key="175"><span data-offset-key="175:0">If assist
 ance is required in ensuring attendance at a WorkSafe Victoria approved pr
 ogram\, please contact the 糖心原创 (Vic Branch) OHS Unit or WorkSafe Victoria
 .</span></span></p>\n<p data-key="176"><span data-key="177"><span data-off
 set-key="177:0">This course is approved by WorkSafe Victoria.</span></span
 ></p>\n<p data-key="178">&nbsp\;</p>\n<p data-key="180"><span data-key="18
 1"><span data-offset-key="181:0">About the elected HSR</span></span></p>\n
 <p data-key="182"><span data-key="183"><span data-offset-key="183:0">Emplo
 yees are entitled to be represented in relation to health and safety matte
 rs. An HSR is the vital link in the communication process between the empl
 oyees and the employer in relation to occupational health and safety.</spa
 n></span></p>\n<p data-key="184"><span data-key="185"><span data-offset-ke
 y="185:0">An HSR represents the employees in their Designated Work Group (
 DWG) by raising\, monitoring and resolving OHS matters with their employer
 .</span></span></p>\n<p data-key="186"><span data-key="187"><span data-off
 set-key="187:0">The key factor to remember is that an elected HSR represen
 ts the interests of the employees. It is not an appointed position and doe
 s not have any associated responsibility for meeting the health and safety
  obligations of the employer.</span></span></p>\n<p data-key="188">&nbsp\;
 </p>\n<p data-key="189"><span data-key="190"><span data-offset-key="190:0"
 >What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the tr
 aining?</span></span></p>\n<p data-key="191"><span data-key="192"><span da
 ta-offset-key="192:0">Melbourne Central railway station is a short walk or
  tram ride to 535 Elizabeth Street\, Melbourne VIC 3000. Tram Routes 19\, 
 57 and 59 travel along Elizabeth Street and the trams all stop outside Que
 en Victoria Market.</span></span></p>\n<p data-key="193"><span data-key="1
 94"><span data-offset-key="194:0">There is also metered on-street parking 
 located on Elizabeth street and at the rear of the venue on O鈥機onnell stre
 et.\nAdditional secure paid parking can be located at the Queen Victoria M
 arket. The multi-level undercover car park at 452 Queen Street is open 24 
 hours a day\, seven days a week. The open air car park is open seven days 
 a week between 5am-7pm. Both car parks are accessible via Queen Street. Pl
 ease refer to the following website for Queen Victoria car park details an
 d parking rates: https://qvm.com.au/parking/.</span></span></p>\n<p data-k
 ey="197">&nbsp\;</p>\n<p data-key="199"><span data-key="200"><span data-of
 fset-key="200:0">Catering </span></span></p>\n<p data-key="201"><span data
 -key="202"><span data-offset-key="202:0">Morning tea\, lunch and afternoon
  tea are provided as part of this program. </span></span></p>\n<p data-key
 ="203"><span data-key="204"><span data-offset-key="204:0">If you do not/ha
 ve not received a confirmation for this course please contact the 糖心原创 OHS
  unit.</span></span></p>\n<p data-key="205" data-slate-fragment=><span dat
 a-key="206"><span data-offset-key="206:0">Questions? Please contact us via
  ohs@anmfvic.asn.au or via 03 9275 9333.</span></span></p>\n</span></span>
 </p>\n</p>\n</p>\n<div id="eventbrite-widget-container-1975374631699"></di
 v>\n\n<script src="none
 "></script>\n\n<script type="text/javascript">\n    var exampleCallback = 
 function() {\n        console.log('Order complete!')\;\n    }\;\n\n    win
 dow.EBWidgets.createWidget({\n        // Required\n        widgetType: 'ch
 eckout'\,\n        eventId: '1975374631699'\,\n        iframeContainerId: 
 'eventbrite-widget-container-1975374631699'\,\n\n        // Optional\n    
     iframeContainerHeight: 425\,  // Widget height in pixels. Defaults to 
 a minimum of 425px if not provided\n        onOrderComplete: exampleCallba
 ck  // Method called when an order has successfully completed\n    })\;\n<
 /script>
DTEND:20260918T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T220759Z
DTSTART:20260903T090000
LOCATION:糖心原创
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:HSR Initial OHS Training Course
UID:687cb36e-5a7e-4332-be66-0610c6742346
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR