COURSES

Psychosocial Hazards in the Workplace

Most workplaces are aware of physical hazards in the workplace. Work Health and Safety is widespread and comes with obvious dangers when neglected. But what about psychosocial hazards?

Overview

Course Overview

Delivered in partnership with Mental Health Journey Australia, the Psychosocial Hazards in the Workplace course is a two-day workshop designed to address the psychological and social factors that impact mental health and wellbeing in the workplace.

Endorsed by the Australian Institute of Health and Safety (AIHS) and offering 40 CPD hours for AIHS members, this course provides practical strategies to recognise, prevent and respond to psychosocial hazards.

Participants will explore key topics including workplace behaviours, violence and aggression, the impact of stigma on mental health, and how to foster resilience. This workshop is ideal for individuals seeking to build safer, healthier and more supportive work environments through evidence-based approaches and best practice frameworks.

Trainwest is now delivering a range of new courses in partnership with Mental Health Journey Australia.

Recommended For

This course is ideal for managers, supervisors, safety practitioners, and professionals looking to gain an initial grounding in psychosocial risk.

Career Pathways
Roles vary depending on the industry and sector, including positions such as:

WHS Officer / Coordinator
Mental Health Support Worker.

Education Pathways
Students may undertake a Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety or pursue further specialisation in mental health first aid, safety, or risk management.

Modules

Course Structure

Topics for the course are as follows:

Psychosocial Hazards in the Workplace

What is mental health and mental illness
How to set up a process to assist in identifying psychosocial hazards within the workplace
Risk assessment and implementation of control measures for the identified hazards
How to assess, control and review the control measures implemented for psychosocial hazards in the workplace.

Stigma

Understanding stigma
The role stigma plays in hindering people’s ability to recover from psychological trauma successfully
How to address stigma in the workplace
Importance of return to work and return to work for someone after a mental trauma
Ways to redesign a job for someone who has suffered mental trauma.

Workplace Behaviours

Workplace behaviour, violence, and aggression at work
Codes of practice
Strategies on how to address unacceptable workplace behaviours.

Resilience in the Workplace

Understanding workplace resilience
Strategies on how to achieve workplace resilience.

Delivery

Delivery Methods

This course is delivered through face-to-face training over two days. It can be customised to suit organisational requirements and delivered onsite. It can also be tailored to suit other required durations: one hour, two hours, or four hours. Please speak with our Student Services Team for more information.

Course Outcome

Upon completion of the course, students will receive a Certificate of Attendance.

Fees

Psychosocial Hazards in the Workplace
- $1,250 (4 hours)
- $2,500 (1 day)
- $5,000 (2 days)*
Stigma
- $1,250 (4 hours)
- $2,500 (1 day)
Workplace Behaviours
- $1,250 (4 hours)
Resilience in the Workplace
- $1,250 (4 hours)

*Endorsed by the Australian Institute of Health and Safety, attracting 40 CPD for AIHS members.

Calendar

Please contact the Trainwest team for course availability and enrolment.

Trainwest will provide you with the skills, knowledge and practices to get the job done.

You can get in touch with us on our contact form, by email, or by phone on 1300 938 411. The Trainwest team are always here to discuss your training requirements in Perth, regional WA or throughout Australia.

Psychosocial Hazards in the Workplace