Occupational Health, Safety & Wellness · Short course
SHE Representative
This programme equips learners with the knowledge and practical skills to represent employees on SHE matters, identify hazards, conduct inspections, participate in investigations, and promote compliance with OHS and…
The programme
Programme overview
Programme content and duration follow the supplied Ratomac outline. Confirm entry requirements and the applicable certificate before booking.
This programme equips learners with the knowledge and practical skills to represent employees on SHE matters, identify hazards, conduct inspections, participate in investigations, and promote compliance with OHS and environmental legislation.
The programme combines subject knowledge with workplace application. The detailed day-by-day outline below includes the published session themes and individual topics, so you can compare the course with the responsibilities of your role.
Practical work and assessment are part of the supplied outline. The facilitator must determine suitable equipment, supervision and activities for the selected training level.
Who should attend
Is this programme for you?
Appointed SHE representatives, safety committee members, supervisors and employees involved in workplace safety.
- Individuals with responsibilities relevant to the programme’s subject.
- Workplace teams arranging training for designated personnel.
- Supervisors coordinating readiness, communication and follow-up.
Purpose of the learning
Intended learning outcomes
- Perform the role of a SHE Representative effectively
- Identify hazards and participate in risk assessments
- Conduct workplace inspections
- Communicate and consult on SHE matters
- Participate in incident reporting and investigations
- Promote a positive safety culture in the workplace
2 learning blocks
Detailed programme outline
01Day 1 — Introduction to she representation
The published outline groups these sessions together: Introduction to she representation; Legal framework; Communication & consultation; Hazard identification; Workplace inspections. The topics below retain the course content supplied by Ratomac.
Topics to explore
- Roles and responsibilities of SHE Representatives
- Importance of SHE in the workplace
- OHS Act (Sections 17 & 18)
- Duties of employers, employees, and SHE Reps
- Rights of SHE Representatives
- Effective communication techniques
- Conducting consultations
- Reporting concerns
- Types of workplace hazards
- Hazard identification techniques
- Basic risk awareness
- Inspection procedures
- Use of checklists
- Recording findings
- Conduct a mock workplace inspection
- Hazard identification exercise
Practical learning
The day’s concluding applied topics include: Recording findings; Conduct a mock workplace inspection; Hazard identification exercise. Practical arrangements are confirmed by the facilitator for the selected programme.
02Day 2 — Incident reporting
The published outline groups these sessions together: Incident reporting; Incident investigation participation; Risk control measures; Safety committees & meetings; Promoting safety culture. The topics below retain the course content supplied by Ratomac.
Topics to explore
- Reporting procedures
- Documentation requirements
- Introduction to COIDA
- Role of SHE Rep in investigations
- Basic root cause identification
- Hierarchy of controls
- Implementing corrective actions
- Roles of safety committees
- Conducting meetings
- Recording minutes
- Awareness campaigns
- Employee engagement
- Continuous improvement
- Incident reporting exercise
- Committee meeting role play
Practical learning
The day’s concluding applied topics include: Continuous improvement; Incident reporting exercise; Committee meeting role play. Practical arrangements are confirmed by the facilitator for the selected programme.
From discussion to application
How the programme could be delivered
The supplied outline combines knowledge sessions with practical activities. The detailed topics are grouped by training day, with any optional day identified in the outline.
The programme includes formative activities and a summative assessment approach. Ratomac will confirm the specific practical evaluation, evidence requirements and certificate applicable to the booking.
For workplace groups, include your operating environment, participant roles and any existing training when you enquire. This helps the team assess suitability without assuming that every level has the same requirements.
Discuss your requirements
Dates, duration & arrangements
Contact Ratomac to agree the final programme, duration and delivery format. Include your preferred timing, location and whether the enquiry is for yourself or a team.
Discuss this programme ↗Content and duration follow the supplied Ratomac programme outline.