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HSR Training

Health & Safety Representative (HSR) Training — NSW

For elected NSW HSRs and deputies

Issued by Training Aid Australia (RTO 91411)

SafeWork NSW Statement of Attendance5 days over 5 weeksNSW course
A health and safety representative consults with coworkers beside a damaged warehouse rack that has been isolated

Training for your HSR role

This is the SafeWork NSW-approved five-day course for elected health and safety representatives and their deputies.

Once you complete approved training, you can issue a Provisional Improvement Notice and direct unsafe work to stop when the legal conditions are met.

  • What you'll learn
  • Interpret work health and safety legislation and the HSR role
  • Understand the duties of the people involved in workplace safety
  • Take part in consultation and issue resolution
  • Represent your work group in workplace risk management
  • Understand when an HSR may issue a Provisional Improvement Notice or direct unsafe work to stop
Duration5 daysOne day per week over five weeks
DeliveryIn personDarlinghurst, Sydney
CredentialHSR Training NSWSafeWork NSW Statement of AttendanceNon-accredited SafeWork NSW-approved training — no national VET unit
RecognitionSafeWork NSW-approvedFor the NSW HSR training entitlement

Before you book

Check your English before booking You'll need enough English to take part. There's no formal language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) check for this course — just make sure you're comfortable reading plain English before you book.

What you'll need

Photo ID. Bring original photo ID showing your name, photo and signature. Copies are not accepted.

Pre-course work. Complete the reading and tasks sent with your booking confirmation before you attend.

A health and safety representative consults with coworkers beside a damaged warehouse rack that has been isolated

Your certificate, in New South Wales

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HSR Training NSW

SafeWork NSW Statement of Attendance — non-accredited. HSR training has no national VET unit, so there is no USI.

Handed to you in hard copy on the day. This one isn't emailed.

Why do this course?

This is the course that switches on an HSR's strongest powers — once you have completed the approved five-day training you can issue a Provisional Improvement Notice and direct unsafe work to stop.

Required for

  • Elected health and safety representative
  • Deputy health and safety representative
  • This training attaches to the elected HSR role — it is not a general work health and safety qualification.

Where your SafeWork NSW Statement of Attendance is recognised

This course satisfies the HSR training entitlement in New South Wales.

NSW
Approved for the NSW HSR training entitlement
VICQLDSAWATASACTNT
Do that jurisdiction's approved HSR course

This is a NSW regulator short course, not a nationally recognised VET unit.

How you'll train

In person

Attend in Darlinghurst one day a week over five weeks.

Where you'll train in New South Wales

Edway Training and Training Aid's Darlinghurst centre: a white two-storey building with street trees in front and the shared shopfront at ground level.
Darlinghurst · Sydney
Ground Floor, 155–159 William St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010
Enter from William Street through the shopfront branded Edway and Training Aid.
Venue details

Accessibility

The entrance has one step through a standard-width door. There is no alternative entrance.

Getting there

The venue is close to Kings Cross Station, and buses stop nearby on William Street. Use the Transport for NSW Trip Planner for the best current service and accessible-travel information.

Transport for NSW Trip Planner →

Parking

There is no customer parking on site. Paid parking is available nearby at Wilson Parking and at Secure Parking in Kings Cross. Limited metered street parking may be available. Always check the signs. Parking availability, hours and fees can change, so check the operator's website before travelling.

Finding the entrance

Enter directly from William Street through the shopfront branded Edway and Training Aid. There is one public entrance.

Cafés and food options are available nearby.

What happens after you book

  1. 1Check your emailYour Training Aid Australia booking confirmation includes the pre-course reading and tasks. It usually arrives within a few minutes of booking.
  2. 2Complete the pre-course workFinish the reading and tasks before your first training day.
  3. 3On each training dayBring your photo ID and arrive 15 minutes early.
Wondering about your certificate? See What you'll receive.

After your HSR training

  1. 1Receive your statementTraining Aid Australia hands you your SafeWork NSW Statement of Attendance in hard copy on the day.
  2. 2Keep your skills currentAs an HSR, you're entitled to a one-day SafeWork NSW-approved refresher every 12 months, starting one year after the initial five-day course.
  3. 3How long it lastsThe certificate does not expire. As an HSR you're entitled to a 1-day SafeWork NSW-approved refresher every 12 months, starting one year after the initial 5-day course.

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$650
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