JAFO SHE Representative Training helps workplace health and safety representatives understand their role, participate in inspections and consultations, identify hazards and support corrective action.
The final programme scope, duration, assessment method, certification status and delivery arrangements are confirmed in writing before enrolment.
Who should attend?
- Newly elected or designated health and safety representatives.
- Existing representatives who require refresher development.
- Supervisors and managers who work with representatives.
- Health and safety committee members.
- Employees preparing to take on a representative role.
Learning outcomes
Depending on the confirmed programme, learners should be able to explain the representative framework, identify common workplace hazards, participate in inspections, record findings, escalate concerns, support incident review and contribute constructively to committee activities.
Typical programme content
- Overview of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Designation, consultation and workplace representation arrangements.
- Functions and practical boundaries of the representative role.
- Hazard identification and basic risk concepts.
- Planned workplace inspections and evidence records.
- Employee concerns, incidents and corrective actions.
- Health and safety committees and meeting participation.
- Practical exercises based on realistic workplace situations.
Delivery options
JAFO can scope classroom, live virtual or on-site group delivery where appropriate. Corporate delivery can be aligned to the employer’s workplace context, learner numbers, shift arrangements and internal procedures.
What employers should prepare
- Confirmed learner list and role information.
- Workplace or project details.
- Relevant risk profile and industry context.
- Preferred dates and delivery location.
- Any client-specific induction, access or practical requirements.
Programme status and certification
JAFO does not make a blanket accreditation claim. Accreditation, unit-standard alignment, assessment and certification details are confirmed for the specific programme offered. Ask for the current programme evidence before booking where accredited delivery is required.
Related guidance
Read how many SHE Representatives a workplace may need, use the SHE Rep calculator or explore other JAFO OHS training.
Request training
Request a SHE Representative Training proposal with your location, learner numbers, preferred dates and delivery format. JAFO will confirm availability, scope, fees and programme status before the booking is finalised.
Frequently asked questions
Can JAFO train a private company group?
Yes, subject to facilitator availability, learner numbers, venue and the confirmed programme requirements.
Is on-site delivery available?
On-site delivery can be scoped where the programme and practical requirements allow it.
Will learners receive certificates?
The applicable attendance, competence and certification requirements are confirmed before enrolment.