Course Category: r_Health and Safety Rep

This course provides Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to effectively represent workers and contribute to a safer, more proactive health and safety culture. Whether delivered online or in-person by one of our expert tutors, this course ensures your team understands their responsibilities and can take meaningful action.

Course Overview

Learners will explore the key functions and powers of a Health and Safety Representative under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and its regulations. The course equips learners to support their teams, identify and manage risks, and engage constructively with management.

For online learners, the course includes interactive modules with real-world examples and access to an assessor for support during office hours.

What You’ll Learn

• The purpose, role, and powers of Health and Safety Representatives in the workplace

• How HSRs act as advocates for worker health and safety

• The legal duties of PCBUs and WorkSafe NZ towards HSRs

• Effective risk management and communication with workers and management

• How and when to issue a Provisional Improvement Notice (PIN)

• The process and authority to direct unsafe work to cease

Course Delivery Options

• Online – Self-paced with engaging, interactive content and assessor support during business hours

• In-Person – Delivered by industry-qualified trainers with practical insights and group discussions

  • At our Albany or Wiri training centres

  • At your site (for company bookings)

Considering online training but still not sure that it will work for you?

• Check out this short demo video to see how easy it is – Demo Video
• Dedicated tutor support available via email and phone
• Courses developed to ensure learners are successful with their assessment – 99% success rate
• Sign in and out of the course as it suits you – your course on your schedule
• No time-limit to complete the course
• Every course has a ‘Nuts and Bolts’ page with guidance on how to use the course

The BeSafe Guarantee for online courses

We are so confident that you will be satisfied with your online BeSafe course that we will happily refund 100% of the course fee if you are not satisfied. See T’s & C’s