About this course

Build your skills in workplace health and safety

A safe workplace starts with everyone knowing how to identify hazards, manage risks and follow safe work practices. This online course runs over 12 weeks and will help you understand your workplace health and safety (WHS) responsibilities and contribute to a safer working environment in the agricultural industry.

You’ll learn how to:

  • understand and follow workplace health and safety policies and procedures
  • identify workplace hazards and report them correctly
  • understand risks and help put suitable control measures in place
  • follow safe work practices on the farm
  • contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace.

Designed for operational farm staff, this course will help you build the knowledge and confidence to recognise safety issues and play an active role in protecting yourself and others at work. The 12-week online format gives you time to work through the learning materials and develop your understanding of workplace safety.

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Is this course right for me?

This course is suited to operational farm staff who want to improve their understanding of workplace health and safety. You’ll need to be at least 16 years old and comfortable reading, understanding and following safety instructions. As the course is delivered online over 12 weeks, you’ll need access to a computer or laptop, a reliable internet connection and the ability to use an online learning platform. You may also need to upload photos or videos as assessment evidence. If you want to build your WHS knowledge and contribute to a safer farm environment, click on the register now button.

At a glance:

Location: Statewide
Course duration: 12 weeks online
Start date: Anytime
Number of units: 1
Indicative fees: $410 GST-free

Fee free to eligible applicants
Accredited Course: Yes

Details

  • Apply work health and safety policies and procedures
  • Assist in workplace hazard identification and risk control
  • Observe safe practices during work operations
  • Participate in arrangements for maintaining the health and safety of all people in the workplace

$410 GST-free

Fee free to eligible applicants.

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  • Work Health and Safety
  • Roles and Responsibilities
  • Risk Management Process
  • Emergency Management
  • Incident Management
  • Safety Signs
  • Personal Protective Equipment

Online

  • An introduction webinar.
  • Participants work their way through the online course, progressively submitting assessment tasks.
  • Live webinar to conclude the course.

Participants must:

  • Be 16 years of age or older.
  • Have access to a computer or laptop with a reliable internet connection to access the online learning platform.
  • Be comfortable operating digital recording devices (such as a smartphone, tablet, or webcam) to capture and upload photos or video evidence for practical assessment tasks.
  • Be involved in operational farm work, agricultural operations, or preparing to enter the rural workforce.

Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital Capability Requirements

To complete this course successfully, participants will need:

  • Reading: Interpreting workplace WHS policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety signage, hazard registers, and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
  • Writing: Completing incident reports, hazard reporting forms, risk assessment matrices, and pre-start inspection checklists.
  • Numeracy: Interpreting basic risk rating numbers, safety equipment ratings, and date/time tracking on hazard logs.
  • Oral Communication & Hearing: Communicating safety concerns clearly with farm managers and co-workers, participating in toolbox talks, and reporting hazards promptly.
  • Digital Literacy: Navigating online learning management platforms, downloading/uploading digital files, taking and attaching photo/video evidence, and communicating digitally.

This course is aligned with the following national unit of competency:

AHCWHS302 Contribute to work health and safety processes



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