This WHS Due Diligence training course is customized to suit the WHS legislation in your State / Territory
Our WHS Due Diligence Training, designed by WHS professionals with over 20 years of industry experience, provides essential education tailored for Officers (CEOs, Directors, and Senior Managers).
This comprehensive WHS Due Diligence Training ensures that Officers understand and stay updated with their due diligence obligations under the Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act, which is crucial for legal compliance and the overall safety performance of the organization (PCBU).
Beyond legal requirements, exercising due diligence is a moral and ethical responsibility, fostering a supportive and safe business environment.
This WHS Due Diligence Training is available in multiple formats to suit your needs: a 2-hour face-to-face onsite session, live Zoom delivery, or a self-paced online option that can be completed in under 2 hours.
Enquire or enroll in our WHS Due Diligence Training today and help ensure that you, and your organization, get on the road to meeting legal WHS obligations and improved business.
Tailored Content and Actionable Strategies
Customized to align with the OHS/WHS laws in each state or territory. Easy actionable strategies, practical insights and a Due Dilligence checklist to help you achieve, improve and maintain WHS compliance.
State / Territory Specific Course Customization
Fully tailored for the OHS/WHS laws specific to your State or Territory. A customized course handbook is available on course booking.
Course Assessments and Certification
Informal assessments to ensure course understanding. Receive a WHS Due Diligence Certificate of Training upon successful completion of the course.
Flexible Delivery Options:
Available onsite, live via Zoom, or self-paced online.
Multi-Jurisdictional:
We can accommodate participants from multiple states/territories in a single face-to-face or Zoom session, highlighting the differences between various jurisdictions.
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WHS Due Diligence Course Topics
Work Health and Safety (WHS) Law
Key Terminologies, The Legal Framework.
Duty Holders & Officer Due Diligence
Specific legal duties for PCBUs including managing psychosocial risks, officers, workers & others. Due Diligence checklist.
Reasonable & Practicable and other principles that apply to duties
What a Court or Regulator will consider to judge whether a duty holder has done enough to prevent an incident under the circumstances.
How to test whether a Worker has taken reasonable care
If a Worker causes an incident, an Officer can still be held liable. This section explains why and how to minimize this risk.
Demonstrating Management Commitment
How to demonstrate management commitment and responsibility.
Breaches of the Legislation
Breaches of the legislation, Enforcement action by the WHS regulator or court including penalties.
Further actions to consider
Examples of how to get onto the road to due diligence legal compliance and how to stay there.
Case studies
A review of relevant recent court cases.
What clients have said:
Excellent course. Highly relevant content which was well presented.
I found the course to be interesting in delivery with the trainer keeping all candidates participating in the activities. The trainer also sought input by each candidate on each topic to ensure a variety of views and ways to investigate.
Excellent, felt engaged consistently. Have completed similar courses through other providers, this one is better, will recommend to others.
Was a very interesting training course. Excellent presentation & content.
I really enjoyed the course and definitely see things differently and the need for being aware of safety and the processes within our office.
Thanks for a very interesting, informative course. Obviously delivered with a lot of passion, knowledge and experience.
Very informative, especially highlighting the requirements at a management level.
WHS Due Diligence FAQ
Where Can I Attend WHS Due Diligence Training?
We deliver our WHS Due Diligence training for CEO’s, Directors and Managers on-site face-to-face, live via Zoom Australia wide or self paced 100% online. The self paced 100% online course is available in NSW, SA, QLD and the ACT at this point. For onsite or live via Zoom sessions, we can have participants from multiple States/Territories in the same session.
Courses are designed to suit the varying legislative requirements that exist between jurisdictions.
Why is WHS Due Diligence Training Important?
Staff with significant decision-making authority, such as CEO’s, Directors and other executive managers, may be considered officers of their organisation. Officers have substantial responsibilities under the WHS act and are subject to WHS legislation. It is essential to be aware of these duties to ensure workers within the organisation are operating in a safe working environment that meets industry standards. Additionally, without a clear and informed understanding of the WHS legislation, officers and their organisation may be subject to fines and prosecution for failing to meet their duties.
Why Is the Work Health and Safety Act Important?
The Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act provides clear legislation to ensure all workers’ safety and wellbeing within the workplace. It requires organisations to meet minimum standards of care for their employees and will be held accountable if they fail to do so. It seeks to make sure all workers are safe and cared for when in their working environment.
How Much Does the Course Cost?
Our self paced 100% online WHS Due Diligence training is $279pp for individual bookings. For group bookings contact us for a quote. POA for onsite face to face or live via Zoom training. Courses are modified to suit the legislative requirements in each jurisdiction..
How is the Course Assessed?
Our WHS course is assessed informally. Our course providers will provide all the necessary and relevant training so you can apply the skills and information learnt in your professional environment. Our attendees’ real test is using their new insights to empower their workplace after completing their course. As an experienced safety training provider, we have developed a course that will provide officers of an organisation with a complete understanding of WHS requirements and make a positive difference upon returning to their workplace.
How Long is the WHS Due Diligence Awareness Training?
Our course runs for 2 hours. This short course is easily accessible for officers with busy schedules and streamlined to ensure all relevant topics and covered within the short time frame. The self paced online versions can be completed in less than 2 hours.
Is WHS Due Diligence Training Mandatory?
The course is not mandatory; however, we would highly recommend undertaking this training for officers of an organisation with significant decision-making authority. By undertaking this course, you will be provided with essential information surrounding your duties as an officer and the associated legislative requirements. This learning experience will help you perform your role more effectively and ensure you are complying with legislation that could result in significant fines and imprisonment if breached.
Who Should Complete WHS Due Diligence Training?
CEO’s, General Managers, Directors and other staff members with significant decision-making authority may be considered officers of an organisation. This course is designed for those considered an officer within their organisation as they are subject to WHS legislative requirements. This course provides individuals in such positions with the relevant skills and information.
Our Mission
We are here to help you. Our mission is to help organizations provide a safe working environment for Australia’s 12.6 million Workers and achieve this by delivering the highest quality courses by highly experienced industry trainers.