Accredited HSR Training Courses on OHS

All Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) are required by the Occupational Health and Safety (Maritime Industry) Act 1993 (OHS(MI) Act) to undertake a Seacare Authority accredited course of training relating to occupational health and safety. A course may be provided on a prescribed ship or prescribed unit.

The operator must permit the HSR to take such time off work, with out loss of remuneration or other entitlements, as is necessary to undertaking the training.

There are currently four training courses accredited by the Seacare Authority. The providers of these courses are:

Australian Maritime Safety Consultants (accredited until 29 February 2012)
Course contact: Mr Dominic Panetta
Phone / Fax: 03 9323 1661
Mobile: 0404 031 858
Email: dominicpanetta@optusnet.com.au

Skills Institute (accredited until 4 April 2013)
Course contact: Mr Philip Duthoit
Phone: 03 6434 5796
Mobile: 0407 332 147
Fax: 03 6434 5878
Email: Philip.Duthoit@skillsinstitute.tas.edu.au
Website: www.skillsinstitute.tas.edu.au

Training & Safety Consultants Pty Ltd  (accredited until 29 February 2012)
Course contact: Helen
Phone: 08 9240 6250
Fax: 08 9240 6210
Email: admin@tasc-perth.com.au
Website: www.tasc-perth.com.au