Training News for Health & Safety Representatives / Deputies
| Venue | CPSU (Rosella Building) Level 2, 6 Palmer Parade, Cremorne 3121 |
| Access | Short walk from Richmond, East Richmond or South Yarra Railway Stations OR No. 70 tram along Swan St. from Wattle Park or Docklands OR No. 78 tram along Chapel / Church St. from Prahran or Nth Richmond. |
| Parking | Limited to public pay parking directly behind CPSU, on the other side of the railway line in Green St, directly behind the CPSU office & between Swan and Stephenson Sts. (access via Cremorne St.) |
| Meals | Biscuits, tea & coffee are provided for breaks. Cafes / Take-aways are located nearby. Lunch is NOT provided |
INITIAL 5 DAY OH&S TRAINING COURSE FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY REPS –
- 5 days 8.45AM START, 2nd & 3rd and 23rd , 24th & 25th MAY 2012
All elected HSR’s and Deputies should enrol in this course. It covers your rights as well as up to date information on emerging OHS issues as is the OH&S Act, how it can be used to improve workplace H&S and conditions, along with bullying & violence, legislation. Communication and negotiation skills are also covered.
The Cost involved for this course is for members $700 & non-members $800 incl GST. COURSE COSTS ARE BORNE BY YOUR DEPARTMENT and 14 DAYS NOTICE must be given to your Employer to facilitate your paid leave to attend. HSR’s and Deputies are able to choose their course and CPSU suggests you attend this WORKSAFE APPROVED COURSE.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY 1 DAY REPS REFRESHER COURSE –
- 1 day 9AM START, Wed 30th MAY 2012
All HSR’s who have attended the Initial 5 Day OH&S training course are entitled to attend a one day refresher course each year of their term of office.
The Cost involved for this course is for members $200 & non members $275 incl GST. COURSE COSTS ARE BORNE BY YOUR DEPARTMENT and 14 DAYS NOTICE must be given to your Employer to facilitate your paid leave to attend. HSR’s and Deputies are able to choose their course and CPSU suggests you attend this WORKSAFE APPROVED COURSE.
WORKPLACE BULLYING & STRESS RELATED HAZARDS IN PUBLIC SECTOR WORKPLACES – NO COST
- 1 day 9.30AM START, Thurs 19th APRIL 2012
- 1 day, 9.30AM START, Wed 27th JUNE 2012
This course covers the latest developments in relation to Workplace Bullying, Occupational Violence and other Stress related preventative strategies covering workloads and the lack of job control. It includes the latest information being developed by WorkSafe and nationally seeking to develop preventative strategies on psychological health hazards. - CPSU members are entitled to paid time release from EBA entitlements.
HOW TO ENROL
All members are requested to fill out an “approved” application for CPSU training form and return it by email to pspencer@cpsuvic.org or fax to (03) 9662 4591 before training is confirmed or contact Pam Spencer, CPSU Training Administration Officer - 03 9639 1822 or toll free on 1800 810 153 or by emailing. Click on the link to view/download a copy of the form. It can also be faxed on request. http://www.cpsuvic.org/public_docs/cpsu-training-enrolment-form.pdf
KAREN BATT
CPSU Victorian Branch Secretary
8 February 2012
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