Latest News — August, 2008
Public course planner now available
IFAP’s Public Course Planner, with new dates and course prices covering the period July to December 2008 is now available, and has been mailed to all members. The planner is also available to view and download, where you will find current information and further details on all courses.
We are delighted to announce the following courses available at IFAP Kalgoorlie
- Certificate IV in OHS
- Accident Investigation
- Introduction to OSH
- Manual Handling
- Safety & Health Representative, Refresher
In addition, there are many new Public courses planned for release in the coming months. A preview of what is planned includes:
IFAP North Lake:
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
- Introduction to Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management for Approved Vocational Rehabilitation Providers (AVRPs) … NOW AVAILABLE
- Advanced Injury Management
IFAP Darwin:
- Safety & Health Representative, Introductory
New Federal Code of Practice
The Occupational Health and Safety Code of Practice 2008 (the OHS Code 2008) came into effect on 12 June 2008. This new code replaces the previous 27 codes of practice.
The OHS Code 2008 advises duty holders on how to fulfill their obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1991 (the OHS Act) and the Occupational Health and Safety (Safety Standards) Regulations 1994. Further, the code provides a clear process of risk management to assist duty holders to identify, assess and implement controls for hazards in workplaces.
The new Code revokes a large number of older Commonwealth Codes and duty holders are encouraged to read the code and implement the parts that apply to their workplace.
New Injury Management Courses Launched
Following the success of IFAP’s current suite of Injury Management courses and in response to demand, two new courses are now available.
Its first Advanced Injury Management course has been scheduled for 26-27 August. This two-day course will offer students the opportunity to revisit and reinforce their knowledge of Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management law previously dealt with at IMCC level and learn more about detailed aspects of the law not previously covered.
A second course for Approved Vocational Rehabilitation Providers (AVRPs) will commence in September. This one-day course is designed to introduce the law of Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management to AVRPs.
For more information on these and other Injury Management courses, please contact Rani Chandra.
Save $200 on training fees
If you employ less than 20 people, then the Small Business Smart Business (SBSB) program is for you.
Designed to assist small business owner/operators to invest in training and develop their management skills and knowledge, the SBSB program provides training vouchers for up to $200 to businesses with less than 20 employees. An initiative of the Department for Education and Training, this scheme is valid for training undertaken in a range of approved courses before 31 December 2008.
IFAP has two management level courses which are eligible for training rebates under the SBSB program:
For more information please visit Coastal Business Centre.