WHS Superintendent Course
Gain a solid foundation for making reasoned decisions and develop your skills, knowledge and experience.
About WHS Superintendent Course
The superintendent training programme provides a solid foundation for making reasoned decisions, and for developing your skills, knowledge and experience as your career progresses.
Embedded in risk management, policy and legislation this course will assist you to build the necessary skills and knowledge required under the WHS Regulations Schedule 26.
WHS Superintendent Course Topics:
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WHS legislation framework
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Managers/supervisors roles and responsibilities within the legislation
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Gaining a practical understanding of the WHS Act and Regulations
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WHS consultation and participation processes
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Leading risk management and hazard control
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Analysing WHS data
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Mines Safety Management systems
WHS Superintendent Course Delivery
Public
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Three days face to face course duration at Schrole Osborne Park Training Premises.
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Integration of theory and interactive practical activities and scenarios delivered by highly experienced WHS specialists.
On-site at your workplace
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This training can be customised and delivered onsite as an in-house program (minimum numbers apply).
WHS Superintendent Course Nationally Recognised Units of Competency
The Superintendent training comprises of two units of competency:
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BSBWHS411 – Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs.
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BSBWHS414 – Contribute to WHS risk management.
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BSBWHS513 – Lead risk management.
The units delivered will meet the expected WorkSafe requirements for statutory positions under Schedule 26 of the WHS (Mines) Regulations (WA) 2022.
In addition to this course there is also the ability to complete the examination component for Statutory Supervisors. This is managed by the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DEMIRS). Visit the WA government website for more information.
Further info...
The WHS Superintendent Course applies to those with supervisory responsibilities in a work area who have a broad knowledge of WHS policies and contribute well-developed skills in creating solutions to problems through analysis and evaluation of information from a variety of sources. They provide supervision and guidance to others and have limited responsibility for the output of others.
BSBWHS513 describes the skills and knowledge required to lead the management of work health and safety (WHS) risks in an organisation. The unit includes facilitating the identification of hazards and potential hazards, leading the assessment of associated risks, selecting and implementing suitable risk controls, and evaluating the overall effectiveness of the organisational WHS risk management process. It involves communicating with stakeholders throughout the process. The unit applies to those in an organisation who provide specialised knowledge and guidance to a range of personnel when leading the management of WHS risks.