Training courses
Detailed information on our professional training courses is available below. Alternatively, download our professional training guide 2010 in PDF format.
Introduction to return to work coordination
Advanced return to work coordination
OHS consultation
OHS risk management for supervisors and managers
Introduction to return to work coordination
This two day, WorkCover accredited course provides return to work coordinators with knowledge about the workers compensation and enable them to develop and review return to work policies and plans.
This course is mandatory for employers with a basic tariff premium of greater than $50,000 and Employers with a lower basic tariff premium if they wish to write and manage their own return to work plans.
Topics
- Overview of the WorkCover scheme, including compensation benefits
- Role of the return to work coordinator
- Developing and reviewing return to work program, policies, procedures and plans
- Working with key stakeholders, including doctors, rehabilitation and treatment providers
- Dispute prevention and resolution
Cost
Employers Mutual members - $380
Non-members - $470
Download a course registration form (writeable PDF)
Advanced return to work coordination
This interactive WorkCover accredited one day course is suitable for experienced return to work coordinators, with a focus on strategic case management and complex cases.
Topics
- Strategic case management
- Negotiation skills
- Managing complex cases, including issues affecting suitable duties and dispute resolution
- Options for permanently partially incapacitated workers
Cost
Employers Mutual members - $220
Non-members - $310
Download a course registration form (writeable PDF)
OHS consultation
The objective of this intensive four day course is to develop the knowledge, attitudes and skills of OHS committee members and OHS representatives to enable them to play an active and effective consultative role in the workplace health and safety system.
Topics
- Overview of effective management of OHS
- The role of OHS consultation in the workplace
- The committee, including: their role; establishment and representation of the committee; effective committee meetings; accident investigation; principles of hazard prevention and control.
Cost
Employers Mutual members - $450
Non members - $580
Download a course registration form (writeable PDF)
OHS risk management for supervisors and managers
The objective of this one day course is to familiarise supervisors and managers with the knowledge and skills necessary to apply risk management principles as an integral part of an effective OHS management system.
Topics
- OHS legislation in NSW
- OHS management systems
- Implementing and managing OHS in the workplace
- Workplace injury management and workers compensation
Cost
Employers Mutual members - $200
Non members - $290
Download a course registration form (writeable PDF)