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Certificate IV in Frontline Management Meeting OHS Training Needs OHS training needs are further discussed in Intellitrains Certificate

e IV in Frontline Management. Once the Training Needs Analysis and Skills Audits have been conducted, it is time to make arrangements for the training of the relevant team members after consultation with appropriate stakeholders. Team members may need training for any of the following numbers of reasons; Lack of understanding of safe use of equipment New equipment or technology has been introduced into the workplace They have forgotten how to use equipment they do not use very often New policies and procedures have been introduced into the company There have been bullying or harassment issues that need to be resolved There will be a number of Stakeholders that hold a vested interest in the training taking place. Stakeholders can include any of the following; The actual team members that require further training Managers and supervisors (and adequate coverage needs to be organised for staff undergoing training) Board members Clients Industry bodies Training organisations (if training is being conducted by external parties) Once the training need has been identified, it is time to organise training for the relevant staff members or team members. Training can be conducted in the following ways On the job Off the job Coaching

Mentoring On site Distance education Online education Blended delivery (i.e. some face to face and some distance education) In simulated environments The training that is conducted can include any of the following; OHS roles and job functions Presentations by industry experts Demonstrations on safe work practices Refresher or updated training Formal workshops Accredited courses Nationally Recognised Training leading to formal qualifications Training records need to be kept on all training that is conducted relating to OHS legislation and practices. Records are legally required to be kept by Registered Training Organisations for any Nationally Recognised Training that is conducted for a period of 30 years. Individual organisations will have guidelines and regulations to adhere to in relation to all other training conducted and attended. There are therefore a number of individuals that need to get involved in the organisation of the training. It is important to check the following prior to conducting or organising any training; Availability of staff members that need training Budget available for training

Regulatory requirements What the training needs actually are Whether or not training is the answer Facilities and resources available for the training

Intellitrain offers courses in Certificate IV Frontline Management for Coordinators, Leading Hand, Supervisors and Team Leaders.

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