Training
The University is committed to providing comprehensive work health and safety training and induction to staff, contractors and researchers at UNSW.
Staff training
Visit our Sharepoint site to access the mandatory training modules for all UNSW staff. You will also find modules specifically for UNSW supervisors, Emergency Control Organisation (ECO) training and Lab Based training.
Student training
- Students are to request enrolment in required Moodle training courses through this FORM.
- Currently there is no student version of the Liquid Nitrogen or Fume Cabinet Safety training courses (HSELNC, HSEFCS). You should reach out to your school’s health and safety advisor to be given training in these areas.
- Note: If you are a student but also have a staff profile, then please use the “staff” procedure above to enrol in and complete courses.
If you experience any difficulties with the enrolment form or Moodle access of any of the below courses, please email safetytraining@unsw.edu.au with your zID number and the issues you are having.
Training courses
If you experience any difficulties with your enrolment in any of the below courses please email safetytraining@unsw.edu.au with your ZID number and the course you wish to be enrolled in.
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Training Courses Required Enrolment Delivery Method Health & Safety Awareness All Honours, ILP & Postgraduates Moodle: Enrol Via Form
Laboratory/workshop training courses
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Training Courses Required Enrolment Delivery Method General Lab Safety
All Honours, ILP & Postgraduates working in Laboratories
Moodle: Enrol Via Form
Hazardous Chemicals
All Honours, ILP & Postgraduates working in Laboratories with Hazardous Substances
Moodle: Enrol Via Form Lab Environments: Biological Lab Safety
All Honours, ILP & Postgraduates working in Biological Containment Facilities
Moodle: Enrol Via Form Lab Environments: Hydrothermal Pressure Vessel
All students, Honours, ILP & Postgraduates working with Hydrothermal Pressure Vessels
Moodle: Enrol Via Form Liquid Nitrogen
All students, Honours, ILP & Postgraduates working with or transporting Liquid Nitrogen
In Person Fume Cupboards and Safety
All students, Honours, ILP & Postgraduates working in Fume Cupboards
In Person UNSW Poisons and Therapeutic Substances (S4D, S8 & S9)
All Honours, ILP & Postgraduates working with scheduled substances
Introduction to Radiation
All Honours, ILP & Postgraduates working with radiation
Gene Technology
All Honours, ILP & Postgraduates working with GMO's
FAQs
1. Do I have to complete the safety training before being allowed access into laboratories?
All staff and students must complete online health and safety training within a reasonable timeframe. These courses provide essential information for safe work practices at UNSW.
Local areas are responsible for conducting thorough inductions, including training on:
- Local area hazards and procedures.
- Salus for creating Safe Work Procedures (SWPs) and Risk Management Forms (RMFs)
- Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for specific tasks
- Lab techniques and equipment use to ensure competency and safe laboratory access.
2. I'm both a student and a staff member how do I enrol in training?
If you have a staff profile at UNSW then you should use this to self-enrol in training courses through PiMS. Instructions for this can be found at the staff learning and development SharePoint site :{insert link button} https://unsw.sharepoint.com/sites/Learning-Development/SitePages/Mandatory-Training-Homepage.aspx
