OHS Induction and Training for School Staff

Scheduling and recording OHS training

Once training needs have been identified, appropriate training can then be organised. This can take the form of, for example but not limited to:

• group training at the school by external providers, such as for first aid and anaphylaxis training
• school staff attending a registered training organisation to obtain certified training such as those suggested in the Health and safety training and short course guide (DOCX)
• accessing training through the Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership.

Ongoing OHS training provides school staff with the skills and knowledge to be able to perform their roles safely. The principal or their delegate must ensure that school staff are provided training that aligns with the staff members role and the needs of the school.

Records of completed training must be kept. The principal or their delegate must ensure the OHS training register or equivalent template is kept up to date and reviewed at least annually. This register stores information on scheduled and completed training for staff.

All schools can choose to maintain completed staff training records in the eduSafe Plus digital platform by uploading their certificates of completion. Once training is completed and certificates have been uploaded (including an expiry date), the eduSafe Plus system will send automatic alerts to staff and to the principal or their delegate when certification is about to expire and has expired.

The Statewide OHS Services Team or the OHS Advisory Service can support you with your transition to using eduSafe Plus. For more information, refer to the eduSafe Plus Knowledge Base (staff login required).