About this course

Tocal College have proudly partnered with House Paddock Training and Consulting, with support from NSW Farmers and SafeWork NSW, to deliver WHS & HR training online.

The course aims to develop knowledge and skills in:
  • improving WHS and Staff management in your business
  • understanding the bones of a great WHS management system
  • understanding your legal obligations when it comes to staff
  • attracting and retaining staff
  • effectively managing staff performance to get best out of your team
  • ensuring your paperwork and systems are practical but compliant

At a glance:

Location: Online or Blended Delivery
Course duration: 8 webinars over 12 weeks
Start date: Various intakes
Number of units: 3
Indicative fees: $1,410 GST-free (Nil to eligible applicants)
Accredited Course: Yes

Testimonials

“I completed the WHS & HR training online. Content which generally can seem dry is made very interesting by this team. Webinars were well run and broken down into manageable topics. Over time you could come away from each webinar, complete your assessments and then implement into your business without feeling overloaded or overwhelmed. I found this delivery ensured that what I learnt was put into practice and by steadily implementing I didn’t overwhelm business partner or employees. A great way of doing to course. “ – Erin, Business Owner, Lockhart NSW

Details

  • Work Health and Safety
    • The why, what and who of safety
    • Getting your team on board
    • Showing due diligence
    • Making your workplace safe
  • Managing your team
    • Workforce planning
    • The legal side of managing a team
    • Onboarding and induction
    • Performance management

$1,410 GST-free

AgSkilled funding now available for eligible participants

This course is fully online and delivered via 8 webinars over 12 weeks.

Note: Completion of all components is required. If you have previously completed the WHS module, credit can be sought. The WHS module must be completed PRIOR to the Staff Management modules.

  • Fully online, self-paced, easy to navigate modules
  • Bite sized, engaging written material and recorded webinars
  • Live interactive Q&A sessions and online forum
  • Ready access to trainer for questions

  • The content is aimed at owners, supervisor or managers (or anyone aspiring to these roles)—participants must have access to the WHS & HR system of a farm business.
  • We are delivering accredited training so assessments are compulsory to meet funding requirements and support will be provided. A statement of attainment will be issued.
  • Participants must be willing and able to complete the online learning. This will require an appropriate level of literacy, computer access and skills and connectivity (we will deliver material in bite sized chunks to help download speeds).

This course is aligned to the following national units of competency:

  • AHCWHS402 Maintain work health and safety processes
  • BSBWHS411 Implement and monitor WHS policies procedures and programs
  • AHCWRK409 Supervise work routines and staff performance

For information on students rights and responsibilities, and the Tocal College Code of Practice see Student policies.