Workplace Health and Safety Training
Workplace Health and Safety Level 3
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 contractual arrangement with Te PÅ«kenga – Work Based Learning.
Modules in this programme
| Module | Level | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 30264-Describe duties, rights, representation and the regulator in terms of New Zealand Health and Safety Legislation | 3 | 3 |
| 30265-Apply health and safety risk assessment to a job role | 3 | 8 |
| 19522-Undertake job safety analysis | 3 | 3 |
| 17601-Produce an occupational health and safety incident investigation | 4 | 6 |
| 22316-Demonstrate knowledge of the management of drug and alcohol-related problems in the workplace | 3 | 4 |
| 17591 -Demonstrate knowledge of the prevention and management of Discomfort, Pain and Injury (DPI) in the workplace | 3 | 8 |
| 21337 -Demonstrate knowledge of sleep and sleep management in relation to work performanceï‚Ž | 3 | 2 |
| 30266 – Demonstrate knowledge of workplace health and safety culture and practices | 3 | 6 |
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
It is targeted at those currently working in industry that 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 any employees who hold an old National Certificate in OSH Level 3.
Career Opportunities
•Health & Safety Representatives•Health & Safety Advisor
•Supervisory Role Training ProgressionThis 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 InformationAll 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
Workplace Health and Safety Level 4
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 contractual arrangement with Te PÅ«kenga – Work Based Learning.
Modules in this programme
| Module | Level | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 19521 -Requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 | 4 | 5 |
| 17595 -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 | 4 | 15 |
| 5616 – Develop and implement a hazard management system | 4 | 10 |
What you will learn
Graduates will be able to:
•Implement, supervise, monitor, and communicate organisational and job specific health andsafety requirements and practices, for a team in the workplace.
•Utilise leadership skills to promote the benefits of good workplace health and safety practicesand a proactive health and safety culture within a team.
•Apply knowledge of health and safety risk analyses and mitigation strategies for a team in theworkplace.
•Recognise the impact of work-related ill health and injuries on a specific business operation and the wider industry.
Qualification Gained
QUALIFICATION GAINED
New Zealand Certificate in Workplace Health and Safety Practice (Level 4)
Who should attend
It is targeted at those currently working in industry that hold positions as first line managers, safety supervisors/representatives, co-ordinators or team leaders and are 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.
Health and Safety Representative Training – Stage 1
Intention
This training course is designed for representatives to be able to demonstrate an understanding of the overall role and functions of a health and safety representatives (HSR’s) in the workplace.The content has been specifically structured to cover the core elements in the role of the HSR in line with new legislative requirements.
Delivery
This facilitated 1 day (6 hour) course involves interactive sessions where real life industry incidents and examples are used.On successful completion of this course learners will be credited with unit standard 29315 (Level 3 Credits 2)The role & functions of the Health & Safety Representative. This course provides a pathway to a full NZ Certificate in Workplace Health & Safety Practice – Level 3. This programme is run by RMG under contractual arrangement with Te PÅ«kenga – Work Based Learning.
Health and Safety Representative Training – Stage 2
Intention
This training short course has been designed for Health & Safety representatives, coordinators, managers and other H & S professionals to be used as a continuing education or upskilling event or just to bring your previous knowledge up to date with regard to the new Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and the important changes within the legislation.The content has been specifically structured to cover the new legislative requirements and give a deeper understanding of the assessment of riskand to provide an opportunity for participants to practically apply the skills of risk assessment through the Job Safety /Work Method Statement processes
Delivery
This facilitated 2 day (12 hour in total) course involves interactive sessions where real life industry incidents and examples are used. On successful completion of this course learners will be credited with four unit standards, which in some cases will allow holders of previous National Certificates to obtain the new NZ Certificate in Workplace Health & Safety Practice – Level 3. This programme is run by RMG under contractual arrangement with Te PÅ«kenga – Work Based Learning.
Health and Safety Representative Training – Stage 3
Intention
This training short course has been designed for Health & Safety representatives, coordinators, managers and other H & S professionals to be used as a continuing education or upskilling event or just to bring your previous knowledge up to date.
The content has been specifically structured to uncover the key health & safety risk factors affecting the workplace today and to give a deeper understanding of the process for investigating incidents. The course will provide an opportunity for participants to practically apply the skills of incident investigationin order to produce an incident report from an investigation carried out in the workplace.
Delivery
This facilitated 2 day (12 hour in total) course involves interactive sessions where real life industry incidents and examples are used.On successful completion of this course learners will be credited with four unit standards, and Learners who have also previosly completed Stage 2 can now be awarded the NZ Certificate in Workplace Health & Safety Practice – Level 3. This programme is run by RMG under contractual arrangement with Te PÅ«kenga – Work Based Learning.
Health and Safety Representative Training – Stage 4
Intention
This training short course has been designed for Health & Safety representatives, coordinators, managers and other H & S professionals to be used as a continuing education event or as an annual refresher for holders of National Certificate or NZ Certificate in Occupational/ Workplace Health and Safety qualifications.
The content will be specifically structured to bring your knowledge up to date with regard to any important changes within the legislation i.e Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 etcThe course will also cover the key health & safety risk factors affecting the workplace today. When registering for this course please let us know of any particular topic area you would like us to include
Delivery
This facilitated 1 day (6 hour in total) course involves interactive sessions where real life industry incidents and examples are used. This programme is run by RMG under contractual arrangement with Te PÅ«kenga – Work Based Learning.
Upcoming health and safety events
October 2024
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Oct1
Workplace Health & Safety Practice - Level 3
ChristchurchSessions
Session 1
Tue 01 Oct 08:30 - Tue 01 Oct 16:00ChristchurchSession 2
Wed 02 Oct 08:30 - Wed 02 Oct 16:00ChristchurchSession 3
Tue 26 Nov 08:30 - Tue 26 Nov 16:00ChristchurchSession 4
Wed 27 Nov 08:30 - Wed 27 Nov 16:00ChristchurchWorkshop 1 - 1&2 Oct Workshop 2 - 26&27 NovPublic 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.- $1,300.00 excl. GST
February 2025
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Feb4
Workplace Health & Safety Practice - Level 4
ChristchurchSessions
Session 1
Tue 04 Feb 08:30 - Tue 04 Feb 16:30ChristchurchSession 2
Wed 05 Feb 08:30 - Wed 05 Feb 16:30ChristchurchSession 3
Tue 29 Apr 08:30 - Tue 29 Apr 16:30ChristchurchSession 4
Wed 30 Apr 08:30 - Wed 30 Apr 16:30ChristchurchWorkshop 1- 4&5 February - Workshop 2 - 29&30 AprilPublic 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.- $2,650.00 excl. GST
NZC Health & Safety
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Health & Safety Representative - (Continuing Ed) - Stage 2
2 day (12 hours)This course can be run on demand across the country or delivered on premises at your workplace$750.00 -
Health & Safety Representative - (Continuing Ed) - Stage 3
2 day (12 hour)This course can be run on demand across the country or delivered on premises at your workplace$750.00 -
Health & Safety Representative - (Initial Training) - Stage 1
1 day (6 hours)This course can be run on demand across the country or delivered on premises at your workplace$450.00 -
Health & Safety Representative - (Initial Training) - Stage 1
1 dayVirtual training will be run similar to our face-to-face programmes, over webcam, in real time. Learners are able to ask the tutor questions and interact as they would in a standard course.$300.00 -
Workplace Health & Safety Practice - Level 3
4-days (2 x 2-day workshops)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.$1,300.00 -
Workplace Health & Safety Practice - Level 3
Multiple sessionsVirtual training is available for the above classroom course, and will be run similar to our face-to-face programmes, over webcam, in real time. Learners are able to ask the tutor questions and interact as they would in a standard course. Virtual training requires an ability to view or print paperwork and return it via scanning or mail.$640.00 -
Workplace Health & Safety Practice - Level 4
4 days (2 x 2 day workshops)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.$2,650.00 -
Workplace Health & Safety Practice - Level 4
Multiple sessionsVirtual training is available for the above classroom course, and will be run similar to our face-to-face programmes, over webcam, in real time. Learners are able to ask the tutor questions and interact as they would in a standard course. Virtual training requires an ability to view or print paperwork and return it via scanning or mail.$1,990.00