Necessary skills and knowledge to undertake testing and sampling of hazardous environments. Course Duration 5 hours Who Should Attend People who are required to enter and work in confined spaces and hazardous environments. Prerequisites There are no prerequisites, although it is expected that students are competent to enter into a confined space. Course Includes Gas Test Atmosphere MSMWHS217 types and selection of gas detectors sampling regimes and techniques inspections and... [More]

Providing first aid for mental health is just as important as being able to provide regular first aid and it is the crucial first step in the process before the person is referred on to a professional to continue that care. This course has been designed to cover all of this and equip you with the skills to be able to have relevant conversations and provide that immediate first aid care until you can help direct the person to the professional assistance they require. A practical... [More]

The aim of the session is to provide participants with an overall understanding of why LGBTI inclusion is important to an organisation as well as to provide a level of comfort around terminology, explore challenges often faced by LGBTI employees and provide awareness on the impact that a culture has on the lived experiences of identifying people. This session has a particular focus on trans and gender diverse people. Learn more about: Impact of an organisations culture on invisible... [More]

Understand what it takes to live and work in a Multi-cultural place like Australia. Hear more about the differences that seem to set us part while really they are bringing us to a better place of knowledge and acceptance. Unconscious biases are social stereotypes about certain groups of people that individuals form outside their own conscious awareness. Unconscious bias is far more prevalent than conscious prejudice and often incompatible with one’s conscious values. Accidental,... [More]

Innovation is in our bones. Perhaps it didn’t have a fancy name but we have always found new ways to working when we have needed. Today, technology drives an even quicker rate of change and we want to be ready for the next big thing in energy. Inside innovation series of courses will help us build the skills to ensure we make Western Power a place where good ideas happen. This course offers Design Thinking principles, customer empathy and human centred design. Course Duration 3... [More]

This module has been developed under the Safety Leadership Program and is designed to assist leaders understand their obligations pertaining to physical hazard identification, risk assessment and reduction, and develop their ability to lead and engage others thereof. Course Duration 5 hours Who Should Attend Core module under the Safety Leadership Program and is mandatory for permanent Western Power employees. Specifically, Team Coordinators, Field Supervisors, Team Leaders and... [More]

This module is a 5 hour facilitator led workshop that provides information to leaders on how to address psychological health risks under the Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act to ensure the health, safety and welfare of all persons at Western Power. Course Duration 5 hours Prerequisites There are none for this course Learning Outcomes As a result of attending this course participants should be able to: Understand the roles and responsibilities of a safety leader and how they apply to... [More]