What to Expect from a WHS Training Course in Sydney

Posted on July 22, 2025

According to Safe Work Australia, over 1,880 workplace fatalities and 1,165,100 serious workers’ compensation claims have been made in the last decade. A workplace incident can disrupt lives at best, and end them at worst.

But there is good news. The right work, health & safety (WHS) training can make all the difference. From legal compliance, improved productivity and cost-saving, to creating a safety first culture, and, most importantly, preventing injury and accident, WHS courses are a sound business investment. 

As a trusted provider of fully-accredited WHS training options, Sydney Safety Training has helped countless NSW businesses undertake and complete the necessary training, skills and knowledge to stay safe and thrive. 

So, let’s explore the types of WHS training courses on offer and what you can expect. 

Some of the Different Types of WHS Courses at Sydney Safety Training

Sydney Safety Training offers over a dozen specific work, health and safety courses designed around Incident Investigation and WHS Staff Training. We won’t cover them all here, but visit our site and go to the WHS Training option on the home page menu. 

Type of WHS Training	Who is it for?	Duration	What can you expect?
Incident Investigator Training	Entry level for all staff.	One day	-How to work as a team to carry out an incident investigation. -Enhance risk assessment processes. -Drive root cause outcomes -Embed WHS culture throughout the workplace.
Management Training	For management and key decision makers.	Four hours	-Ensure management. understands the investigation process and the importance of the root cause. -Learns how to implement the investigation’s recommended course of action.
1-Day White Card	Anyone wanting to carry out construction work in NSW.	One day	-Ensures workers understand how to conduct themselves safely in the workplace and contribute to a safe work culture. -Understand NSW health and safety legislative requirements, hazard identification, risk management, and emergency procedures pertaining to the construction industry.
Dangerous Goods Training	Workers in the transport and logistics industries.	One day	-Develop skills and knowledge to handle dangerous goods and hazardous substances in line with relevant work health safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations. -Includes identifying requirements for working with dangerous goods and/or hazardous substances, confirming site incident procedures and selecting handling techniques.
First Aid and CPR Training	All workplace personnel.	One day	-First aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation training in line with Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines.
Lock Out Tag Out LOTO Training	Anyone who may be exposed to hazardous energy sources whilst conducting maintenance, repair, cleaning, or servicing.	3 hours	-Workers learn how to prevent contact with a hazard while performing tasks that require the removal, bypassing, or deactivation of safeguarding devices. -The unintended release of hazardous energy (stored energy). -The unintended start-up or motion of machinery, equipment, or processes.
Line Break Training	Anyone working in or around a site that may involve opening pipes for maintenance, repair or cleaning.	2 hours	-Aims to reduce the risk of incident or injury when breaking into a pipeline. Includes: -Understanding and explaining what a line break is. -Identifying any hazards and risks involved in the line break. -Knowing what planning is required. -Understanding the safety and PPE required
Crystalline Silica Training	Mandatory for any workers involved in high-risk crystalline silica work.	4 hours	-Be able to identify crystalline silica-containing products. -Learn the relevant Silica Dust Code of Practice, legislation, guidelines and standards. -Understand the consequences, hazards and risks to health due to exposure. -Exposure standards. -Safety Data Sheets. -Hierarchy of Controls. -Systems to prevent exposure. -Silica Dust Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS). -Silica risk assessments and hazard prevention.
Low-Voltage Rescue Training		One day	-Workers will learn how to inspect rescue equipment. -Assess hazards to the rescuer, victim and others. -Ensure safe approach distances (SAD) appropriate for rescue from a live LV panel. -How to involve external emergency services, place rescue equipment, control hazards to the rescuer, victim and others, maintain SAD appropriate to rescue from a live LV panel and remove the victim to a safe location.

 

The Importance of WHS Training

Why undertake WHS courses in the first place? Reasons include: 

• To minimise or prevent workplace injury or accident
  Prevention starts with awareness. Understanding how to recognise, avoid and appropriately respond to dangerous workplace situations significantly reduces the chance of injury, accident and illness.
• For legal compliance
  Correct workplace training ensures employers meet their legal obligations to create safe working environments.
• To reduce business costs
  Workers’ compensation claims and medical expenses can be enormously costly, as can equipment damage and increased insurance premiums. 
• To improve productivity
  A safer workplace environment is typically a more productive one, with workers less worried about risk and therefore able to focus more on the tasks at hand. 
• To create a safe workplace culture
  Ongoing training and refresher courses reinforce safety and make it top of mind in the workplace. Workers become more inclined to be responsible for their own and others ‘ safety. 

 

Why Select a Sydney Safety Training WHS Course? 

• Our courses are nationally accredited.
• Training is industry-centric.
• We offer a vast range of courses and refresher training designed to meet all needs.
• Our knowledgeable and skilled instructors come with real-life workplace experience and understanding.
• Many of our WHS training courses can come to you.

Don’t wait until it’s too late – enrol in the right WHS training course today. 

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FAQs

What Is WHS Training? 

Also referred to as workplace health and safety training, WHS training teaches people in the workplace how to identify and manage potential hazards, implement safety response procedures and respond appropriately and competently to emergency workplace situations.  It is a crucial component to creating a safe workplace. 

What WHS Courses Does My Business Need? 

It depends on the type of business you conduct. Please contact our workplace safety training experts on 02 9892 3370 for more information. 

How Long Does a WHS Training Course Take to Complete? 

Courses vary from 2.5 hours to full-day programmes. 

What Happens if I Don’t Complete Mandatory WHS Training in Australia?

There are serious consequences for employers and individuals. Depending on the incident, you could face penalties or even imprisonment.

How Often Should WHS Training be Refreshed? 

It depends on the type of course. For instance, a standard First Aid and CPR course will be valid for three years. However, we recommend annual refresher courses to keep up to date with the latest industry recommendations and to ensure safety is truly top-of-mind for all. 

What Must WHS Training Records Include? 

Your WHS training records need to capture information including: 

• The type of training conducted.
• The date the training occurred. 
• The name of the individual who has successfully completed the training. 
• The name of the training provider.
• Details of training undertaken. 
• Assessment or competency checks implemented. 

Do I Need to Bring Anything Specific to a Course? 

Please refer to the specific Sydney Safety Training course for a full summary of anything you might need to bring with you. 

 

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