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Health and Safety Committee (HSC) Training

  • WorkSafe ACT Approved
  • Non-Accredited
  • Face-to-Face

MBA Training is a WorkSafe ACT-approved provider of Health and Safety Committee (HSC) training. This WorkSafe ACT-approved course provides Health and Safety Committee members with the knowledge and practical skills to understand the role and functions of a committee, consult effectively on work health and safety matters, and contribute to improving workplace health and safety in accordance with the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (ACT).

At a glance

  • Delivery: Face-to-face
  • Duration: 4 ½ hours
  • Time: 12:00pm – 4:30pm
  • Certificate: Certificate of Attendance (non-accredited)
  • Cost: From $79 with member rate + funding (see Cost & funding)
  • Location: Master Builders ACT, 1 Iron Knob St, Fyshwick
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Overview

Under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011, a health and safety committee helps a workplace consult on and improve WHS. This course gives committee members a clear understanding of the committee’s functions, how it operates, and how to contribute effectively to safety outcomes.

It is a non-accredited course; you will receive a Certificate of Attendance on successful completion.

What you'll learn

  • The role and functions of a health and safety committee under the WHS Act
  • How committees are formed and how they operate
  • Consultation, cooperation and coordination duties
  • Running effective meetings and resolving WHS issues
  • How committees work alongside HSRs and management

Who this course is for

This course is for:

  • New and existing health and safety committee members
  • Worker and management representatives on a WHS committee
  • HSRs who sit on a committee
  • PCBUs setting up a committee

What you'll receive

This is a non-accredited, WorkSafe ACT-approved training course. There are no formal assessment requirements. Participants who successfully complete training will receive a Certificate of Attendance.

Entry requirements

To enrol, you’ll need to:

  • Be at least 16 years old and provide photo identification on the day
  • Have a basic level of written and spoken English

Career pathways

Health and Safety Committee training supports workers and management to effectively participate in workplace consultation and contribute to a positive safety culture. It complements HSR training and is valuable for committee members, supervisors, managers and others with work health and safety responsibilities.

Continue developing your WHS knowledge with:

  • 5-Day Health and Safety Representative (HSR) Training
  • WHS for Supervisors and Managers in the Construction Industry

Cost & funding

  • Standard rate:$282.00
  • Member rate:$254.00
  • With TFA funding:$107.00
  • Member + TFA:$79.00

About the Training Fund Authority (TFA) rebate

If you’re eligible for funding through the ACT Building and Construction Industry Training Fund, you can access a discounted course fee by entering the code HSC26B at checkout. We will manage the funding claim on your behalf following your successful course completion. Check your eligibility at https://trainingfund.com.au/eligibility.

Course dates

Dates for this course are not open for online booking yet. Send us an enquiry and the MBA Training team will let you know when the next session runs.

Make a training enquiry

The MBA Training advantage

When you train with Master Builders, you train with the industry’s own. We deliver the complete course, face-to-face, and we never cut corners on time or compliance.

We meet every national and ACT requirement, so your qualification is recognised wherever you work.

Award-winning training

As 2026 ACT Small Training Provider of the Year at the ACT Training Awards, you can be assured you’re benefitting from the best in the industry.

Competitive pricing

We keep our rates reasonable to help you and your team stay skilled without breaking the budget. With member discounts and TFA rebates, you can maximise your savings.

Nationally recognised

We offer many courses that lead to qualifications and statements of attainments recognised Australia-wide, alongside a range of industry-backed non-accredited training.