Training providers who wish to deliver training for elected Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) and deputy HSRs in South Australia can apply to SafeWork SA for approval.

Prospective training providers must:

Applications for renewal must be made at least three months before the approval period expires. Approved status remains until the application has been assessed and a decision has been advised.

Approved Training Providers applying to renew must:

If no major changes have been made to course(s),

  • Prepare a written statement declaring that no substantial changes have been made to previously approved course materials, and (if applicable) a list of any minor changes - refer to the Learning objectives and outcomes guidelines

If course materials have changed substantially,

Ideally, training providers will be able to offer all HSR courses following the initial 5-day course approval. Training providers applying for approval of additional courses must:

Approved Training Providers must seek SafeWork SA approval before new trainers can deliver HSR training.

To add a trainer from an existing approval, you must:

To remove a trainer from an existing approval, you need to submit the above form only.

For further information or assistance regarding applying for approval to deliver HSR training in South Australia, please contact the HSR Advisor on 1300 365 255 or via help.safework@sa.gov.au.