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Under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (ACT) and the model WHS laws, a Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBU) must eliminate or minimise psychosocial risks, so far as is reasonably practicable. Managers and supervisors play a key role in identifying, managing and controlling psychosocial hazards in the workplace. This online course provides the knowledge and skills to recognise psychosocial hazards, implement appropriate control measures, and support mentally healthy workplaces while meeting workplace health and safety responsibilities.
At a glance
- Delivery: Online (self-paced)
- Duration: Approximately 2-3 hours
- Certificate: Certificate of Attendance (non-accredited)
- Cost: From $71 (member rate) — see Cost & funding
- Location: Online
Overview
Under the Work Health and Safety Regulation, a PCBU must eliminate or minimise psychosocial risks so far as is reasonably practicable. This online course helps managers and supervisors understand psychosocial hazards — such as high job demands, low job control, poor support, bullying and harassment — and how to identify, assess and control them on site.
What you'll learn
- What psychosocial hazards are and why they matter in construction
- Common psychosocial hazards on site
- Your duties under the WHS Regulation (Part 3.2, Division 11)
- How to identify, assess and control psychosocial risks
- Consulting workers and supporting mental health
Who this course is for
This online course is designed for:
- Site supervisors and leading hands
- Construction and project managers
- PCBUs and business owners
- WHS and HR staff
Assessment & what you'll receive
This is a non-accredited online course. Participants complete self-paced online learning followed by a short theory-based knowledge quiz to demonstrate their understanding of the course content.
On successful completion, participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance.
Entry requirements
To enrol, you’ll need to:
- Have access to a suitable, internet-abled device (such as a computer, laptop or tablet) to complete the online course and assessment
- Have a basic level of written and spoken English
Career pathways
Understanding and managing psychosocial hazards is an essential capability for supervisors, managers and anyone with responsibility for leading teams or managing workplace health and safety. This course complements broader WHS leadership and workplace wellbeing training.
- Mental Health First Aid (Standard)
- WHS for Supervisors and Managers in the Construction Industry
Cost & funding
- Standard rate:$79.00
- Member rate:$71.00
About the Training Fund Authority (TFA) rebate
This course is not eligible for the Training Fund Authority (TFA) rebate. The member rate reflects the 10% discount for Master Builders ACT members.
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.
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.
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.