Workplace Health & Safety Practice
NZC Workplace Health and Safety
Available Training Programmes
Workplace Health and Safety Practice Level 3
Workplace Health & Safety – Foundation
About this programme
The purpose of this qualification is to provide New Zealand workplaces with people who have the foundation health and safety skills and knowledge to meet workplace health and safety requirements and responsibilities associated with their place of employment and will be able to contribute effectively to the wider community.
This programme is run by RMG under a contractual arrangement with Te Pūkenga – Work based Learning.
What you will learn
Graduates will be able to:
- Apply knowledge of legislative requirements, and workplace health and safety practices to the general workplace environment.
- Apply the requirements for workplace health and safety communication to a job role.
- Apply the principles of health and safety risk assessment to a job role.
- Demonstrate awareness of the benefits of good workplace health and safety practices on themselves, their families, their place of work and wider community.
Qualification gained
New Zealand Certificate in Workplace Health and Safety Practice (Level 3)
Who should attend?
This programme is targeted at those currently working in industry who hold positions as supervisors, Health and Safety Representatives, and are actively involved in the promotion of workplace health and safety. It is also suitable for employees who hold an old National Certificate in OSH Level 3.
Career opportunities
• Health & Safety Representatives
• Health & Safety Advisors
• Supervisory Role
Training progression
This programme leads into the NZ Certificate in Workplace Health & Safety Practice (Level 4) and/or the NZ Certificate in Business (Introduction to Team Leadership) (Level 3) / (First Line Management) (Level 4).
Admission information
All applicants are required to be employed and:
- Have responsibility for the health and safety of others, OR
- Be a trained Health and Safety Representative (HSR) as defined by WorkSafe under HSWA 2015.
Modules in this programme
| Assessment Standards | Level | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 30264 v2 – Describe duties, rights, representation and the regulator in terms of New Zealand Health and Safety Legislation | 3 | 2 |
| 30265 v2 – Apply health and safety risk assessment to a job role | 3 | 8 |
| 19522 v5 – Undertake job safety analysis | 3 | 3 |
| 17601 v6 – Produce an occupational health and safety incident investigation | 3 | 6 |
| 22316 v6 – Demonstrate knowledge of the management of drug and alcohol-related problems in the workplace | 3 | 4 |
| 17591 v7 – Demonstrate knowledge of the prevention and management of discomfort, pain and injury (DPI) in the workplace | 3 | 8 |
| 30266 v2 – Demonstrate knowledge of workplace health and safety culture and practices | 3 | 6 |
| 21337 v4 – Demonstrate knowledge of sleep and sleep management in relation to work performance | 3 | 2 |
| 18408 v6 – Demonstrate knowledge of fire and emergency warden duties in the workplace | 3 | 3 |
| 30433 v2 – Describe the role and function of a health and safety committee in a New Zealand workplace | 3 | 2 |
Delivery and costs
Venue: This course is held regularly across the country, or can be delivered on premises at your workplace for 10 or more enrolments.
Cost (Public): $1,300 (plus GST) per person (if subsidies apply).
Cost (Non-funded): $2,100 (plus GST) per person.
Note: Travel disbursements may apply to these rates depending on venue.
All costs above include a NZ Certificate – Te Pūkenga programme plus registered NZQA unit standards.
Contact us
Contact Risk Management Group:
Bookings and course costs: Kay Petropoulos at kayp@iy9leiio-staging.dreamwpp.com or 021 357 374.
Programme and unit standard details: Sarah Wells at sarahw@iy9leiio-staging.dreamwpp.com or 027 240 8889.
Phone: 0800 RISKGROUP (747 547)
Website: www.riskgroup.co.nz
Workplace Health and Safety Practice Level 4
Health and Safety Co-ordination: Empowering Workplace Safety Leaders
About this programme
The purpose of this qualification is to provide New Zealand workplaces with people that have the skills and knowledge to promote, monitor, and manage health and safety practices and procedures, and a positive health and safety culture in the workplace.
This programme is run by RMG under a contractual arrangement with Te Pūkenga – Work-based Learning.
What you will learn
Graduates will be able to:
- Implement, supervise, monitor, and communicate organisational and job-specific health and safety requirements and practices, for a team in the workplace.
- Utilise leadership skills to promote the benefits of good workplace health and safety practices and a proactive health and safety culture within a team.
- Apply knowledge of health and safety risk analyses and mitigation strategies for a team in the workplace.
- Recognise the impact of work-related ill health and injuries on a specific business operation and the wider industry.
Qualification Gained
New Zealand Certificate in Workplace Health and Safety Practice (Level 4)
Who should attend?
This programme targets those currently working in industry as first-line managers, safety supervisors/representatives, coordinators, or team leaders actively involved in the practical management of OSH.
Career Opportunities
• Health & Safety Advisor
• Health & Safety Manager
• Supervisory Role
Further Training
NZ Certificate in Business (Introduction to Team Leadership) (Level 3) / (First Line Management) (Level 4).
Admission Information
All applicants must have suitable work/industry experience and have successfully completed New Zealand Certificate in Workplace Health and Safety Practice (Level 3) OR demonstrate equivalent skills and knowledge.
Modules in this programme
| Module | Level | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 19521 – Demonstrate knowledge of the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA) | 4 | 5 |
| 17595 – Explain health and safety management requirements for contractors (other PCBUs) working on site | 4 | 8 |
| 5607 – Implement workplace health and safety management requirements | 4 | 25 |
| 5619 – Conduct an occupational health and safety management systems audit for a selected business operation | 4 | 15 |
| 5616 – Develop and implement a hazard management system for a selected business operation | 4 | 10 |
| 30267 – Apply health and safety risk assessment to the supervision of a team | 4 | 5 |
Delivery and Costs
Venue: This course is held regularly across the country or can be delivered on premises at your workplace for 8 or more enrolments.
Cost: (Public) $2,650 + GST per person (if subsidies apply)
Cost: $3,550 + GST per person (non-funded/user pays)
Note: Travel disbursements may apply depending on venue.
Corporate rates can be discussed with RMG and will be detailed within a service level agreement (SLA).
April 2025
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Apr29Public courses are held regularly across the country for a minimum of 10 people. Alternatively it can be delivered at your workplace, please place an enquiry.
May 2025
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May06Public courses are held regularly across the country for a minimum of 10 people. Alternatively it can be delivered at your workplace, please place an enquiry.
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May13Public courses are held regularly across the country for a minimum of 10 people. Alternatively it can be delivered at your workplace, please place an enquiry.
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Health & Safety Representative - (Continuing Ed) - Stage 2
This course can be run on demand across the country or delivered on premises at your workplace -
Health & Safety Representative - (Continuing Ed) - Stage 3
This course can be run on demand across the country or delivered on premises at your workplace -
Health & Safety Representative - (Initial Training) - Stage 1
This course can be run on demand across the country or delivered on premises at your workplace -
Workplace Health & Safety Practice - Level 3
Public courses are held regularly across the country for a minimum of 10 people. Alternatively it can be delivered at your workplace, please place an enquiry. -
Workplace Health & Safety Practice - Level 4
Public courses are held regularly across the country for a minimum of 10 people. Alternatively it can be delivered at your workplace, please place an enquiry.
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