What is HSR training and why is it required?

HSR training helps elected Health and Safety Representatives understand their powers, responsibilities and obligations under WHS legislation. It supports HSRs in representing workers during consultation processes, identifying hazards and participating in issue resolution procedures within the workplace.

How long does the HSR training course take?

Initial HSR training is completed over 5 days. Annual HSR refresher training is typically completed over 1 day.

Is HSR training mandatory in Australia?

HSR training is not mandatory for all workers. However, once a worker is elected as a Health and Safety Representative, they are entitled to attend approved HSR training under WHS legislation. In most jurisdictions, employers must allow the HSR to attend this training and provide the necessary time and support.

How often does HSR training need to be renewed?

After completing the initial 5-day course, HSRs can undertake annual refresher training each year to maintain and strengthen their knowledge and skills.

How much does HSR training cost?

Course pricing varies depending on location, delivery arrangements and course type. Contact AlertForce for current pricing and upcoming course availability.

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Tom Foley

05 Aug 2026 • 7:42 AM

Great training organisation. Well organised and good communications. Provided a great trainer for the HSR course.

Chris Stewart

24 Jul 2026 • 2:08 PM

Did a CPR refresher. Reminded me of the things I'd missed or forgotten about. Got it done and got out. Highly recommend. Of the 10 or so of these I've done, this is the first that actually felt like a useful refresher and not just trying to stay awake to check the boxes.

Joel Waring

24 Jul 2026 • 1:47 PM

The AlertForce course for Enter and Work in Confined Spaces was very comprehensive and informative. John is a very experienced worker and instructor, which enhanced the training experience for all of the class, he answered all our questions from both the health and safety, and legal perspective, and would also use his own real-world experiences to demonstrate the answers.
Thank you AlertForce Team and John, I'll recommend your courses to anybody who's looking for training.

Ben Jewell

20 Jul 2026 • 3:52 PM

Adam did a great job on silica and asbestos training, he was very thorough and the course well presented

Purity Nkirote

30 Jun 2026 • 2:52 PM

Thank you for a great First Aid and CPR course. The training was well organised, informative, and easy to follow. I appreciated the hands-on practice,theories and clear explanations. I feel much more confident in my first aid skills. Thank you for a positive learning experience.l definitely recommend to anyone its amazing experience thanks Alana for taking us through the course

M T

12 Jun 2026 • 8:13 AM

Rahul Sharman is the man! Highly recommended training for asbestos awareness.

Kalirajan Urkalan

03 Jun 2026 • 1:24 PM

Registered training organisation. Provided good training on Asbestos awareness

Jon Henry Albay

31 May 2026 • 7:05 AM

Great training. Matt explained the silica and asbestos topics clearly and made it easy to understand. Very useful and relevant for site work.

Daniel Gibbon

21 May 2026 • 1:41 PM

Great training RTO for white card

Alec Thomson

18 May 2026 • 4:39 PM

Had my white card training today and it was an excellent experience all round. Being the only female in the group I was nervous at first, but everyone was so friendly (I don't think I touched a door once today lol) and welcoming. The instructor (shout out to Craig) was really interesting and friendly and made the course really engaging, time flew by! I 100% recommend these guys and will be going back soon to complete my working at heights certification.

Liam Bates

07 May 2026 • 11:00 AM

Helped with learning new skills and techniques and learning stuff to go out to the force into the traffic control area

Leigh Robinson

24 Apr 2026 • 10:05 AM

I was very nervous about doing my forklift training but Craig our instructor made me feel comfortable and confident. I highly recommend Alert Force for training. If you do your forklift training I hope you get Craig he is great to work with!

Connor Pollock

24 Apr 2026 • 9:40 AM

Fantastic, open and friendly atmosphere.
Craig Hindle was knowledgeable and approachable.
10/10 Forklift Training, couldn't recommend better.

Karen Eleria

24 Apr 2026 • 7:49 AM

My instructor Craig Hindle is the best. He is very professional and high skilled on his expertise especially teaching on how to drive a forklift. I am very grateful that he is my instruction. If you want to get your forklift licence, I highly recommended tp enrol at Alertforce

Santosh Khatiwada

18 Apr 2026 • 12:32 PM

Great experience completing my forklift course with Alert Force. The training was clear and practical. Instructor John Sanderson was very professional, patient, and easy to learn from. Highly recommend

Sadichha Pathak

09 Apr 2026 • 12:18 PM

The training was clear and easy to follow, also the assessor was very helpful and made everyone comfortable. Highly recommending Alert force for anyone needing their White Card.

Phillip Cox

01 Apr 2026 • 5:29 AM

Did my white card with trainer Craig, he was awesome, took time to explain a couple things for us slower learners, didn't over complicate the course was very straight Would recommend 100%

Lisa-April Mullan

12 Mar 2026 • 10:31 AM

Kevin was really approachable and had a great sense of humour which provided a relaxed environment to learn in. I appreciated how he kept everyone engaged. Kevin was really good at applying theory into practice and allowing us to share our own WHS / HSR experiences so we could learn from each other. A big thank you to Kevin.

Liam Shaw

10 Feb 2026 • 2:54 PM

Did my Whitecard, Asbestos, Silica, and Working at Heights. All classes were informative, and succinct. The instructors were great, especially John, who did my working safely at heights.

Tazer Long

07 Feb 2026 • 9:49 AM

Excellent course, I'm saying this because unless like most courses that are just plain boring. This course was run By Matt who I think is a great educator, he explains information in a way that's not just educational but also relevant to today's work practices, his insight and depth of knowledge shows his years on both subjects like asbestos and silica and how dangerous both can be, I'm now armed with the knowledge of how to treat these hazards and also how to prevent a problem that can be eliminated, I definitely recommend this course for anybody who wants to learn about asbestos and silica.

Ben Vickers

06 Feb 2026 • 10:40 AM

Just completed my forklift course with Craig, highly recommend

Patrick

02 Dec 2025 • 1:12 PM

I'm really satisfied with the way the class was lead simple and easy to remember for the questions on the theory test. I'm really grateful that I'm given another chance to do train and do the practical test again which I didn't pass on the first time. So that I'm prepared to use the forklift without making mistakes when I do get my licence as well as
work using the forklift.

Maruf Islam

02 Dec 2025 • 9:18 AM

Best Training Centre. I have done my forklift training from here. The trainer named "JOHN SANDERSON" is the best trainer to me. Recommended this place with 5 stars

Evergreen Gardening Australia

13 Nov 2025 • 11:18 AM

Oliver was very informative, professional & thorough whilst conducting the Silica & Asbestos courses. I would highly recommend booking your white-card through AlertForce

Shawwaal Jacobs

22 Oct 2025 • 8:12 AM

1. Knowledgeable instructor. The instructor is experienced and knowledgeable about confined space safety.
2. Confidence boost.You've gained confidence in your ability to ensure safety in confined spaces.
3. Practical skills. The classes likely provided you with practical skills and knowledge to apply in real-world situations.

Mizta Ben

22 Oct 2025 • 8:11 AM

Thank you for educating us on safety protocols and working in confined spaces. I had an excellent experience with Ben Ceely.

Scott Ball

09 Oct 2025 • 7:24 AM

Good to learn about asbestos and its dangers.

Cooper Hodgson

03 Oct 2025 • 9:21 AM

Rahul was the man! Engaging and informative, made the Silica Awareness course interesting. Coffee and biscuits wouldn't hurt as an addition.

Angelo Alexopoulos

25 Sep 2025 • 5:09 AM

Did my asbestos anf silica course online through zoom, trainer was great and course content was easy to follow

Reece Warnecke

24 Sep 2025 • 12:14 PM

Trainer Oliver Lamond is knowledgeable in all aspects of the working at heights course the practical was great with learning in a fun environment I've learnt a lot with this course

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