HSR initial OHS training course entitlement

Under section 67 of the Victorian OHS Act 2004 an employer, if requested, must allow an elected HSR and elected deputy HSR to attend a WorkSafe approved HSR initial OHS training course on paid time, pay the cost of the course and any other associated costs.
Section 67 also allows HSRs to choose the course in consultation with their employer.

HSR refresher OHS training course entitlement

Under section 67 of the Victorian OHS Act 2004 all elected HSRs and deputy HSRs, after completing an initial course of training, have an entitlement for each year they hold office to attend a WorkSafe approved HSR refresher OHS raining course. An employer, if requested, must allow the HSR/deputy HSR to attend on paid time, pay the cost of the course and any other associated costs.
Section 67 also allows HSRs to choose the course in consultation with their employer.