Training courses - University of Wollongong

The University of Wollongong is committed to providing appropriate training to ensure employee, students, contractors and visitors have the skills and knowledge necessary to fulfill their WHS obligations. There are 3 categories of WHS training:

Generic WHS Training - skills and knowledge which is commonly required, for example induction training, WHS risk management training, evacuation procedures.
Risk Specific WHS Training – training required for those persons conducting activities with a specific risk to health and safety or a verification activity, for example first aid training, biosafety, radiation safety training, hazardous substances training.
Task Specific WHS Training - skills which are required depending on the specific hazards and risk, for example local process, operating equipment & plant.

Information on WHS training courses is located on the TOD Staff Development Calendar (Intranet).

Online training courses

The WHS unit has developed a number of generic and risk specific training course which are available to both staff and students.

Online generic WHS courses (applicable to everyone)

Addressing Hazards and Risks in the Workplace (MOODLE - participants can self enrol)
Computer Workstation Ergonomics (MOODLE - participants can self enrol)
Duty of Care for Managers and Supervisors (KINEO - WHS Unit needs to manually enrol participants)
Hazardous Manual Tasks (MOODLE - participants can self enrol)
Mental Health Awareness - Employees (MOODLE - participants can self enrol)
Mental Health Awareness - Leaders (MOODLE - participants can self enrol)
Work Health and Safety Principles for Safe@Work Committee Members (MOODLE - participants can self enrol)

Risk specific training courses (may be applicable based on role)

Biosafety and Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) (MOODLE - participants can self enrol with enrolment key "Biosafety")
Building Warden Training (KINEO - WHS Unit needs to manually enrol participants)
Contractor Induction (SITEPASS - Contractor Supervisor or WHS Unit needs to manually enrol participants)
Radiation Safety (MOODLE - WHS Unit needs to manually enrol participants as there is a cost involved in completing training)
Laser Safety Training (External - WHS Unit needs to manually enrol participants)
- Basic Operator Laser Safety Course (online)
- Level 2 Laser Safety Officer/Supervisor training (Please consult the WHS Unit for available options)
Working Safely with Hydrofluoric Acid (MOODLE - participants can self enrol)

Note: If you need manual enrolment into an online course by the WHS Unit:

UOW staff should log a ticket via the P&C Help Desk or by emailing whs-admin@uow.edu.au
Students or associated organisations (eg UOW Pulse, UOW Global Enterprises) can email whs-admin@uow.edu.au

Instructor-Led WHS training - How to enrol

UOW Staff: You are able to nominate for most WHS courses through Unified. (Note: You can find a calendar view for the year on the Career and Development intranet page.

Staff of UOW Entities (UOW Global Enterprises and UOW Pulse): Please complete a Course Nomination form and submit to tod-team@uow.edu.au a minimum of 10 days prior to a course start date.

Students: Please complete the Course Nomination Form and submit to tod-team@uow.edu.au a minimum of 10 days prior to a course start date.

Your nomination form will be reviewed, and your application status will be advised by the Talent and Organisational Development (TOD) team.

For further information on a course, or how to enroll in a training course, please contact the TOD Team via tod-team@uow.edu.au or by phoning 4221 5902 (press option 2 for Talent and Organisational Development).

For students who want information on the WHS Training Courses available, please visit our WHS Training Schedule 2025. It is important to discuss any training opportunities with your supervisor prior to enrolling.