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Health Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) Training Plan for 2009The HSW team offer a range of short courses to University staff and postgraduate students, to increase understanding and skills in Health Safety and Welfare within the University of Adelaide. *Please note any course fees are to be paid by School/Branch.
HSW for Academics/Managers/SupervisorsCourse aim: To introduce Supervisors and Executives to Health Safety and Wellbeing requirements. Course Content: Booking Contact: Sean Alexander Suitable for: Academics, Managers, Supervisors Duration: 1 hour
Other recommended courses: RMSS for Supervisors and Executives
HSW for Health and Safety Officers Stage 1Course aim: To guide new Health and Safety Officers through the system of Health, Safety and Wellbeing of the University. Course Content: Booking contact: Linda Knobben Suitable for: Health and Safety Officers Duration: 3 hours
Other recommended courses:
HSW for Health and Safety Officers Stage 2Course aim: Next level for Health and Safety Officers Course content: Booking contact: David Burford Suitable for: Health and Safety Officers Duration: 3 hours
Other recommended courses:
HSR TrainingBooking contacts: BusinessSA SA Unions Adelaide Training and Employment Centre Transport Training Centre Suitable for: HSRs Other recommended courses:
HSR Training - a University ContextCourse aim: To provide an opportunity apply a university context to the material presented in the HSR external training course. All HSRs are still required to attend formal HSR training. Course Content: Booking contact: David Burford Suitable for: Health and Safety Representatives Duration: 1 hour
Other recommended courses: HSR Training Level 1
Course aim: To provide Course Content: Provider: IT training Suitable for: All staff and postgraduate students Other recommended courses: HSR Managers and Supervisors
RMSS Training Stage 2
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| Month | Date | Time | Location | |
| April | 29 | 1.30pm to 4.30pm | ITS, Level 9, 9 Gawler Place | Fully Booked |
| May | 28 | 1.30pm to 4.30pm | 13th Floor, 115 Grenfell Street | Fully Booked |
| June | 25 | 1.30pm to 4.30pm | 13th Floor, 115 Grenfell Street | |
| July | 22 | 1.00pm to 4.00pm | Charles Hawker Conference Centre, Waite Campus | |
| July | 23 | 1.30pm to 4.30pm | 13th Floor, 115 Grenfell Street | |
| August | 20 | 2.00pm to 5.00pm | 13th Floor, 115 Grenfell Street | |
| September | 4 | 9.00am to 12.00 noon | Council Room, Roseworthy | |
| September | 17 | 1.30pm to 4.30pm | 13th Floor, 115 Grenfell Street | |
| October | 15 | 1.30pm to 4.30pm | 13th Floor, 115 Grenfell Street | |
| November | 12 | 1.30pm to 4.30pm | 13th Floor, 115 Grenfell Street | |
| December | 10 | 1.30pm to 4.30pm | 13th Floor, 115 Grenfell Street |
Other recommended courses:
HSO
HSW for Health and Safety Officers Stage 1
HSW for Health and Safety Officers Stage 2
Workplace Inspection
Contractor Management
Hazard Management
HSR
HSR Training
Workplace Inspection
Contractor Management
Hazard Management
Managers and Supervisors
RMSS for Supervisors and Executives
HSW for Academics/Managers/Supervisors
Contractor Management
Hazard Management
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Course aim: Supervisors and Executives to understand how to use the software to monitor the area under their control.
Course content:
Overview of software
Viewing investigations
Reports
Overview of Status
Booking contact: Linda Knobben
Suitable for: Heads, VCC, and other Supervisors and Executives
| Month | Date | Time | Location |
| April | 27 | 9.00am to 10.00am | Benham Lecture Theatre, North Terrace |
| June | 10 | 2.00pm to 3.30pm | Room 208, Napier Building, North Terrace |
| July | 20 | 10.00am to 11.00am | Council Room, Roseworthy Campus |
| August | 5 | 4.00pm to 5.00pm | Charles Hawker Conference Centre, Waite Campus |
| October | 12 | 10.00am to 11.00am | Council Room, Roseworthy Campus |
| December | 9 | 10.00am to 11.00am | Benham Lecture Theatre, North Terrace |
Other recommended courses: HSW for Academics/Managers/Supervisors
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Course aim: To provide participants with a basic understanding of HSW committee
Course content:
Legislative requirements
Roles
Action planning and monitoring
Incidents, Inspections and Injury Management Reports
WorkCover
OHS Stats
Audits
Reports to higher committees
Consultation
Booking contact: David Burford
Suitable for:
Duration: 1 hour
| Month | Date | Time | Location |
| July | 21 | 9.30am to 10.30am | 122 Hartley Building, North Terrace |
| November | 24 | 9.30am to 10.30am | 122 Hartley Building, North Terrace |
Other recommended courses:
RMSS Training Stage 1
RMSS Training Stage 2
Hazard Management
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Course aim: To provide participants with a basic understanding of the safety obligations placed on the University when a contractor is engaged and working on campus. The course will cover the legislative aspects, risk management and a number of possible contracting arrangements and demonstrate the risks associated with each.
Course content: To be advised.
Booking contact: David Burford
Suitable for: Managers, HSO
Duration: 1 hour
| Month | Date | Time | Location |
| June | 23 |
9.30am to 10.30am |
Boardroom, 14th floor, 115 Grenfell Street |
| September | 22 | 9.30am to 10.30am | 122 Hartley Building, North Terrace |
| October | 20 | 9.30am to 10.30am | 122 Hartley Building, North Terrace |
Other recommended courses:
Job Safety Analysis
RMSS Training Stage 1
RMSS Training Stage 2
Hazard Management
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Booking contact: BusinessSA
Other recommended courses:
Contractor Management
RMSS Training Stage 1
RMSS Training Stage 2
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Course aim: To provide participants with hands on training on how to conduct office inspections.
Course content: A practical training for how to do an inspection, office Inspections and PDA use.
Booking contact: Sean Alexander
Duration: 2 hours
| Month | Date | Time | Location |
| June | 26 | 9.00am to 11.00am | Balcony Room, 13th Floor, 115 Grenfell Street (maximum 10 people per session) |
| September | 18 | 9.00am to 11.00am | Balcony Room, 13th Floor, 115 Grenfell Street (maximum 10 people per session) |
Other recommended courses:
HSO
HSW for Health and Safety Officers Stage 1
HSW for Health and Safety Officers Stage 2
Hazard Management
HSR
HSR Training
Hazard Management
Managers and Supervisors
RMSS for Supervisors and Executives
HSW for Academics/Managers/Supervisors
Hazard Management
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Course aim: To provide participants with a basic understanding of the workplace hazard management process with a focus on hazard identification and a simple risk assessment process.
Course content:
RMSS
Definitions of hazard and risk
Legislative and university requirements
Hazard identification methods
Using a risk assessment matrix
Hazard control options
Booking contact: Linda Knobben
Suitable for:
Duration: 1 hour
| Month | Date | Time | Location |
| March | 30 | 10.00am to 11.00am | Benham Lecture Theatre, North Terrace |
| April | 15 | 2.00pm to 3.00pm | Benham Lecture Theatre, North Terrace |
| May | 13 | 2.00pm to 3.00pm | Benham Lecture Theatre, North Terrace |
| June | 1 | 11.00am to 12.00 noon | Benham Lecture Theatre, North Terrace |
| June | 18 | 2.30pm to 3.30pm | Charles Hawker Conference Centre, Waite Campus |
| July | 7 | 10.00am to 11.00am | Benham Lecture Theatre, North Terrace |
| July | 20 | 11.00am to 12.00 noon | Council Room, Roseworthy Campus |
| August | 20 | 4.00pm to 5.00pm | Benham Lecture Theatre, North Terrace |
| September | 7 | 3.00pm to 4.00pm | Charles Hawker Conference Centre 107, Waite Campus |
| September | 10 | 4.00pm to 5.00pm | Benham Lecture Theatre, North Terrace |
| October | 8 | 4.00pm to 5.00pm | Benham Lecture Theatre, North Terrace |
| November | 3 | 10.00am to 11.00am | Benham Lecture Theatre, North Terrace |
| December | 1 | 10.00am to 11.00am | Benham Lecture Theatre, North Terrace |
Other recommended courses:
HSO
HSW for Health and Safety Officers Stage 1
HSW for Health and Safety Officers Stage 2
Workplace Inspection
Contractor Management
Hazard Management
HSR
HSR Training
Workplace Inspection
Contractor Management
Hazard Management
Managers and Supervisors
RMSS for Supervisors and Executives
HSW for Academics/Managers/Supervisors
Contractor Management
Course aim: Managing stress in the workplace
Course content:
- the nature of stress
- what happens inside when you are stressed
- thinking habits that produce or reduce stress
- how to develop your awareness of stress, to use its helpful aspect, to prevent
or reduce its harmful aspect
- the overactive mind
- physical health and stress
- assertiveness
- effective use of the breath, relaxation and visualisation
- your personal action plan
Booking contact: Professional and Continuing Education
Other recommended courses:
Hazard Management
Dealing with Aggression
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Dealing with Difficult, Angry or Aggressive Customers
Booking contact: Professional
and Continuing Education
CARM
Workplace Violence Training
Courses Available
Dealing with Customer
Aggression - Competency Based and e-learning Programs
Robbery Safety -
Competency Based and e-learning Programs
Dealing with Telephone
Aggression - Competency Based Face to Face Training Program
Patient Aggression
Program - Competency Based and e-learning Programs
Other recommended courses:
Hazard Management
Stress Management
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Course aim: To provide the participant with the basic knowledge and participate in the application of ergonomic principles and manual handling techniques dealing with people interfacing with workplace activities.
Course content: Individuals are able to access and identify hazards
associated with office layout and design, workstation design, chairs, desks
and workbenches, keyboards, mouse and monitors. Individuals are provided
with information on Legislative issues, Potential health effects of manual handling,
Risk identification, assessment and control, Communication and consultation
processes, Practical demonstration of and participation in correct lifting techniques.
Booking contact: David Burford
Suitable for: Managers, HSO, and all staff involved in workplace inspections
Duration: 1 hour
Other recommended courses: Hazard Management
| Month | Date | Time | Location |
| May | 26 | 9.30am to 10.30am | 122 Hartley Building, North Terrace |
| October | 13 | 9.30am to 10.30am | 122 Hartley Building, North Terrace |
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Festival and Event Design and Management
Booking contact: Professional
and Continuing Education
HSW for Events - Health, Safety and Wellbeing
Course aim: To provide the participant with the basic knowledge and participate in the application of safety aspects of events management.
Course content: Practical session using template to assess the event.
Booking contact: David Burford
Duration: 1 hour
| Month | Date | Time | Location |
| April | 28 | 9.30am to 10.30am | 122 Hartley Building, North Terrace |
| June | 16 | 9.30am to 10.30am | 122 Hartley Building, North Terrace |
| October | 27 | 9.30am to 10.30am | 122 Hartley Building, North Terrace |
| December | 8 | 9.30am to 10.30am | 122 Hartley Building, North Terrace |
Other recommended courses: Hazard Management
Booking contact: Chubb Training
Other recommended courses: Hazard Management
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Course Providers:
St John Ambulance
Booking contact: (08) 8306 6900
Red Cross
Booking contact: (08) 8293 9200
Surf LifeSavers
Booking contact: 1300 766 257
Suitable for: Designated first aid officers, staff or students carrying out remote field work.
Other recommended courses: Hazard Management
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Course aim: To provide participants with a basic understanding of how to link hazard management principles with research programs.
Course content:
Definitions of hazard and risk
Legislative and university requirements Hazard identification methods
Identifying Hazards in your workspace
Safety in Design
Using a risk assessment matrix
Hazard control options
Booking contact: Sean Alexander
Duration: 1 hour
| Month | Date | Time | Location |
| June | 23 | 9.30am to 10.30am | Mawson Lecture Theatre, North Terrace |
| August | 4 | 9.00am to 10.00am | Charles Hawker Conference Centre 107, Waite Campus |
| October | 2 | 9.30amd to 10.30am | Mawson Lecture Theatre, North Terrace |
| December | 4 | 10.00am to 11.00am | Council Room, Roseworthy Campus |
Other recommended courses:
RMSS Training Stage 1
RMSS Training Stage 2
HSW for Academics/Managers/Supervisors
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Course aim: To provide participants with a general knowledge of the requirements for correct chemical management.
Course content:
Legislative and University requirements
Supportive documentation
Hazardous, dangerous goods and controlled substance requirements
Identification of hazardous substances
The risk assessment process
Control options
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs)
Labelling
Transportation
Storage
Waste disposal
Emergency procedures
Using Fume Cupboard
Booking contact: Linda Knobben
Suitable for: All staff and postgraduate students who use chemicals, including laboratory and workshop managers.
Duration: 1 hour
| Month | Date | Time | Location |
| March | 16 | 10.30am to 11.30am | Benham Lecture Theatre, North Terrace |
| March | 31 | 12.00 noon to 1.00pm | Research Seminar Room 1, Basil Hetzel Institute, Queen Elizabeth Hospital |
| June | 10 | 11.00am to 12.00 noon | Charles Hawker Conference Centre, Waite Campus |
| July | to be advised | to be advised | Basil Hetzel Institute, Queen Elizabeth Hospital |
| August | 19 | 3.00pm to 4.00pm | Council Room, Main Building, Roseworthy Campus |
| October | 12 | 10.00am to 11.00am | MacBeth Lecture Theatre, Badger Building, North Terrace |
| December | 2 | 11.00am to 12.00 noon | Benham Lecture Theatre, North Terrace |
Other recommended courses:
Advanced Chemical Management
Hazard Management
RMSS Training Stage 1
RMSS Training Stage 2
Gas Cylinder Handling
Asbestos Awareness
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Course aim: To build on the knowledge received in General Chemical Management.
Course content:
Management’s/Employee’s responsibilities
Hazard management
Risk assessments
SOPs
Requirements for induction and training
Work safely after hours
Contingency planning
Notifiables
Booking contact: Sean Alexander
Prerequisites: General Chemical Management
Suitable for: All staff and postgraduate students who use chemicals, including laboratory and workshop managers
Duration: 1 hour
| Month | Date | Time | Location |
| April | 17 | 11.00am to 12.00 noon | Charles Hawker Conference Centre, Waite Campus |
| August | 10 | 2.00pm to 3.00pm | Charles Hawker Conference Centre, Waite Campus |
| November | 26 | 11.00am to 12.00 noon | Benham Lecture Theatre, Benham Laboratories |
Other recommended courses:
General Chemical Management
Hazard Management
RMSS Training Stage 1
RMSS Training Stage 2
Gas Cylinder Handling
Asbestos Awareness
Course aim: To provide participants with a basic knowledge of asbestos hazards.
Course content: To be advised
Booking contact: Linda Knobben (courses will be held on request)
Other recommended courses:
Hazard Management
RMSS Training Stage 1
RMSS Training Stage 2
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Course aim: To provide participants with a basic knowledge of electrical hazards.
Course content: To be advised
Booking contact: Sean Alexander (courses will be held on request)
Duration: 1 hour
Other recommended courses:
Hazard Management
RMSS Training Stage 1
RMSS Training Stage 2
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Course aim: To provide participants with a basic knowledge of Chemical, Biological and Radiological hazards.
Course content: To be advised
Booking contact: Linda Knobben
Duration: 1 hour
| Month | Date | Time | Location |
| September | 3 | 10.00am to 11.00am | Rennie Lecture Theatre, Johnson Laboratories |
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Course providers:
Enter Confined Space
MSS Pump Seal
and Safety
Confined Spaces
SAI
Global
Other recommended courses:
Hazard Management
RMSS Training Stage 1
RMSS Training Stage 2
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Course aim: Laboratory Animal Services will provide animal handling training and demonstrate minor procedures and techniques for researchers.
Course contact: Laboratory Animal Services
Suitable for: DVC(R)
Other recommended courses:
Hazard Management
RMSS Training Stage 1
RMSS Training Stage 2
Animal Handling
Biological Management (excluding OGTR and AQIS)
AQIS and Gene Technology
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Course Providers:
Animal Ethics
Training
Course aim: Laboratory Animal Services will provide animal handling training and demonstrate minor procedures techniques for researchers.
Suitable for: DVC(R)
Other recommended courses:
Large Animal Handling (Sheep and Pigs)
Hazard Management
RMSS Training Stage 1
RMSS Training Stage 2
Biological Management (excluding OGTR and AQIS)
AQIS and Gene Technology
Course aim: To provide participants with a general knowledge of the requirements for correct biological management (excluding OGTR and AQIS)
Course content:
Legislation
General Laboratory Safety
Classification of hazards
Classification of laboratories (PC)
Blood and products of human origin
Disinfection and decontamination methods
Laminar flow cabinets and biosafety cabinets
Autoclaves
Diseases and Immunisation
AQIS Quarantine requirements
Emergency or Breach
Booking contact: Linda Knobben
Duration: 1 hour
| Month | Date | Time | Location |
| August | 27 | 2.00pm to 3.00pm | Charles Hawker Conference Centre, Waite Campus |
| September | 29 | 11.00am to 12.00pm | Benham Lecture Theatre, Benham Laboratories |
| November | 18 | 3.00pm to 4.00pm | G3 Council Room, Roseworthy |
Other recommended courses:
Large Animal Handling (Sheep and Pigs)
Hazard Management
RMSS Training Stage 1
RMSS Training Stage 2
Biological Management (excluding OGTR and AQIS)
Animal Handling
If required contact: Research
Ethics and Compliance Unit
Other recommended courses:
Large Animal Handling (Sheep and Pigs)
Hazard Management
RMSS Training Stage 1
RMSS Training Stage 2
Biological management (excluding OGTR and AQIS)
Animal Handling
Course aim: To provide participants with a basic understanding of hazards associated with Gas Cylinders
Course content:
General hazards of compressed gases
Properties and hazards of certain gases
Precautions to be taken when using gases
Guidelines for handling gas cylinders
Guidelines for storing gas cylinders
Preparation and checks before use
Booking contact: Sean Alexander
Duration: 1 hour
| Month | Date | Time | Location |
| June | 30 | 11.00am to 12.00 noon | Rennie Lecture Theatre, Johnson Laboratories |
| September | 23 | 11.00am to 12.00 noon | Charles Hawker Conference Centre, Waite Campus |
Other recommended courses:
Hazard Management
Manual Handling and Ergonomics I
General Chemical Management
Advanced Chemical Management
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Course aim: To provide participants with a basic understanding of hazards associated with fieldwork, events, and travel.
Course content:
How to assess and control risks associated with Fieldwork
Essentially training in our Fieldwork guidelines
Travel
Events
Booking contact: David Burford
Suitable for:
Duration: 1 hour
| Month | Date | Time | Location |
| May | 12 | 9.30am to 10.30am | 122 Hartley Building, North Terrace |
| July | 28 | 9.30am to 10.30am | 122 Hartley Building, North Terrace |
| September | 15 | 9.30am to 10.30am | 122 Hartley Building, North Terrace |
| November | 17 | 9.30am to 10.30am | 122 Hartley Building, North Terrace |
Other recommended courses:
Hazard Management
RMSS Training Stage 1
RMSS Training Stage 2
4 Wheel Drive
Defensive Driving
Course aim: To provide participants with a basic understanding of the concepts of radiation and radiation protection principles.
Presenter: Dr Gerald Laurence, University Radiation Safety Officer
Course content:
Policy
Basic concepts of radiation
Biological effects of radiation
Basic radiation protection
Radiation protection in laboratories
Emergency procedures
Radioactive waste disposal
Legal requirements/legislation
Booking contact: Linda Knobben
Suitable for: Staff and Higher degree students (Honours and higher), who will be using radiation sources.
Cost: Free to University of Adelaide staff and higher degree students
Duration: 3 hours
| Month | Date | Time | Location |
| March | 18 | 10.15am to 1.15pm | Room S512 Library, Medical School South, North Terrace |
| August | 12 | 10.00am to 1.00pm | Coach House, Waite Campus |
Other recommended courses:
Hazard Management
RMSS Training Stage 1
RMSS Training Stage 2
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Plant Safety Management
Health, Safety and Wellbeing
Course aim: To provide participants with the basic understanding of the requirements for performing a plant risk assessment utilising the OHS&W Plant Regulations. The course will also examine the application of aspects of the Australian Standard 4024 Safety of Machinery.
Course content:
Legislation and Responsibilities
WorkCover and Self-insurance
Hazard Management
Risk Assessment and Controls
Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Plant Guarding
Tag-out Procedures
Plant Design and Manufacture
Lifting Equipment
Pressure Equipment
Booking contact: Sean Alexander
Duration: 1 hour
| Month | Date | Time | Location |
| June | 1 | 11.00am to 12.00 noon | Charles Hawker Conference Centre, Waite Campus |
| July | 7 | 11.00am to 12.00 noon | Chapman Lecture Theatre, Engineering North N158, North Terrace |
| October | 1 | 11.00am to 12.00 noon | Benham Lecture Theatre, North Terrace |
Booking contact: BusinessSA
Course content:
Identifying hazards associated with plant
Analysing OHS risks associated with plant
Controlling risks associated with plant
Identification of licensing and registration requirement for certain plant
Reviewing and evaluation of control measure
Other recommended courses:
Hazard Management
RMSS Training Stage 1
RMSS Training Stage 2
Example of Provider: Device
Technologies
Other recommended courses:
Hazard Management
RMSS Training Stage 1
RMSS Training Stage 2
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Example of Providers:
Adventure 4WD
Transport Training Centre
Other recommended courses:
Off campus Activities
Defensive Driving
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Example of Provider: Transport
Training Centre
Other recommended courses:
Off campus Activities
4 Wheel Drive
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Example of a Provider: Transport Training Centre
Other recommended courses:
Hazard Management
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Example of a Providers:
Construction Industry Training
Centre
Transport Training Centre
Other recommended courses:
Hazard Management
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Examples of Providers:
Height Safety Awareness
MSS
Pump Seal and Safety
Suitable for: This course is recommended for any person involved in
accessing locations, performing work or maintenance tasks at height.
Height Safety Equipment Inspection
MSS
Pump Seal and Safety
Suitable for: This course is recommended for anyone required to maintain a fleet of height safety equipment.
Elevated Work Platforms
Transport Training Centre
Suitable for: Employees required to operate a boom lift, scissor lift, vertical work platform, truck or trailer mounted lift platform.
Other recommended courses:
Hazard Management
Off campus Activities
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Examples of Provider: St John Ambulance (08) 8306 6900
Other recommended courses:
Hazard Management
Off Campus Activities
OHS at Sea
Boating Safety Course
Coastal Navigation
Marine Radio Operator's Certificate of Proficiency
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Example of a Provider: Cruising
Yacht Club of SA
Other recommended courses:
Hazard Management
Off campus Activities
Boating Safety Course
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Example of Provider: Cruising
Yacht Club of SA
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Example of Provider: Academy of Maritime Training, Rowland Short, telephone 8338 4222
Other recommended courses:
Hazard Management
Off Campus Activities
Boating Safety Course
Coastal Navigation
Marine Radio Operator's Certificate of Proficiency
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Example of Provider: Volunteer
Coast Guard
Other recommended courses:
Hazard Management
Off Campus Activities
OHS at Sea
Boating Safety Course
Coastal Navigation
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Example of Provider: CanoeSA
Other recommended courses:
Hazard Management
Off Campus Activities
OHS at Sea
Coastal Navigation
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Example of Provider: Department
of Transport, Energy and Infrastructure
Other recommended courses:
Hazard Management
Off Campus Activities
OHS at Sea
Boating Safety Course
Coastal Navigation
Marine Radio Operator's Certificate of Proficiency
