S123 – Industry Supervisor

Course Overview

Corrsafe Enterprises Pty Ltd RTO 40621 delivers this course in alignment with the Standards for RTOs 2015 and applicable WHS legislation, including WHSQ-approved practices and the RII Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package.

This course aligns with RIIRIS301E – Apply Risk Management Processes, RIIWHS301E – Conduct Safety and Health Investigations, and RIICOM301E – Communicate Information from the RII Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package. Participants will develop the skills and knowledge required to effectively function as supervisors in the resources and infrastructure sectors.

Supervisors play a critical role in ensuring workplace safety, leading teams, and maintaining compliance with Work Health and Safety (WHS) regulations and industry standards. This course provides the necessary competencies to manage risks, investigate incidents, and communicate effectively within a team. Training and assessment are conducted in accordance with the Standards for RTOs 2015 and comply with ASQA and WHSQ regulatory frameworks.

Who Should Enrol?

This course is suitable for individuals who:

✔️ Are newly appointed or existing supervisors in mining, construction, or infrastructure.
✔️ Need to refresh their S123 qualification, with refresher training required by many mine sites and employers every five years to maintain compliance with workplace policies and industry best practices.
✔️ Require formal training in risk management, investigations, and communication.
✔️ Have responsibilities for workplace safety, compliance, or leading teams.

This course is mandatory for supervisory roles in many sectors and is designed to support compliance with WHS regulations and industry best practices.

What You’ll Learn

The course covers the following key areas:

✅ Applying risk management processes – Hazard identification, risk assessment, and control implementation.
✅ Conducting workplace safety investigations – Investigating incidents, reporting findings, and recommending corrective actions.
✅ Effective communication in supervision – Delivering clear instructions, writing reports, and engaging with teams.
✅ Understanding legislative and regulatory requirements, including the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (QLD), Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 (QLD), and the Managing Risks in the Workplace Code of Practice 2021.
✅ Supervisory leadership skills – Managing workers, enforcing safety protocols, and handling workplace challenges.

Prerequisites & Entry Requirements

🔹 Minimum Age: Participants must be 18 years or older.
🔹 Language, Literacy & Numeracy: Basic English and numeracy skills required to read safety documentation and complete assessments.
🔹 Physical Requirements: A reasonable level of fitness is needed to complete practical components.
🔹 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Participants must wear PPE that meets workplace-specific safety requirements, including safety boots, high-visibility clothing, long sleeves, gloves, hard hats, and eye protection, in accordance with WHSQ regulations and site-specific PPE policies. Employers must ensure PPE compliance through WHSQ regulations and site-specific risk assessments. Workers must wear PPE as required by site policies before commencing work, and employers must ensure PPE suitability before work begins.
🔹 Identification: 100 points of valid photo ID (e.g., driver’s licence, passport, Medicare card, financial institution card).

Course Duration

📆 Full Course: 2–3 days (varies based on prior experience and delivery mode).
📆 Refresher Course: Typically 1 day, depending on experience and industry requirements.
📆 RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning): Assessment time varies based on evidence provided.

Applicants seeking RPL must provide evidence that is valid, sufficient, authentic, and current, as required under ASQA’s RPL assessment guidelines. Gap training will be provided where full competency is not demonstrated.

Course Delivery Methods

📖 Face-to-Face Training: Conducted at our training centre or on-site at your workplace. This option includes interactive discussions, practical activities, and assessments conducted in person.

📖 Online Training (Fully Self-Paced): This course can be completed 100% online with no requirement to attend a face-to-face session. Participants will access all learning materials via our online platform and complete assessments remotely. To meet training package requirements, all assessments are designed to ensure competency is demonstrated in a real or simulated workplace environment.
Assessments include:
✔️ Online theory assessments: Multiple-choice and short-answer questions.
✔️ Workplace-based risk management activities: Case studies, workplace documentation, or simulated workplace scenarios, ensuring compliance with training package requirements.

📖 Workplace Training: Organisations can request on-site training tailored to their specific workplace risks and industry needs. This method ensures assessments are conducted in a relevant workplace setting.

📖 Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): Experienced individuals may apply for RPL by providing documented workplace evidence to demonstrate competency.

Assessment Methods

All assessments are conducted following ASQA’s Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, ensuring fairness, validity, reliability, and flexibility.

Assessment methods include:
📖 Knowledge Assessment: Multiple-choice and short-answer questions to demonstrate understanding of risk management concepts.
📖 Practical Assessment: Online participants will complete structured risk management activities, including case studies, scenario-based tasks, and workplace risk assessments. These assessments align with ASQA’s Rules of Evidence and ensure competency is demonstrated in a real or simulated workplace environment.
📖 Third-Party Evidence (if applicable): Workplace supervisors may provide verification of competency if assessments are conducted on-site.

Certificate & Outcome

Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Statement of Attainment for:
🏆 RIIRIS301E – Apply Risk Management Processes
🏆 RIIWHS301E – Conduct Safety and Health Investigations
🏆 RIICOM301E – Communicate Information

These units are nationally recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and meet industry compliance standards.

Industry standards recommend refresher training every five years to maintain competency, in line with Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 (QLD) and the Managing Risks in the Workplace Code of Practice.

Failure to complete refresher training will result in site access restrictions, loss of supervisory responsibilities, and non-compliance with WHS laws, employer obligations, and site-specific competency requirements. Employers must conduct site-specific competency verification (VOC) before assigning high-risk tasks. VOC may be internal or require external validation by an RTO or assessor, depending on site policies and WHS laws. Some industries, such as mining, mandate external VOC for site access. VOC can include refresher training, site inductions, or on-the-job competency checks to meet WHSQ and industry standards.

Career & Job Opportunities

This qualification is required for roles such as:

🏗️ Supervisors and Leading Hands in construction, infrastructure, and mining.
⛏️ Mine Site Supervisors responsible for safety and compliance.
🏭 Operations Managers overseeing risk management processes.
📦 Warehouse and Logistics Supervisors managing workplace safety.
🚧 Civil Construction Team Leaders ensuring site compliance.

This course supports career advancement and is recognised across multiple high-risk industries. Employers must ensure supervisors meet both national competency requirements and site-specific competency standards before being assigned safety-critical roles. While nationally recognised training meets formal competency requirements, employers may also conduct additional VOC assessments, site-specific training, or workplace assessments as part of their duty of care obligations. Site access may be conditional on employer verification of competency (VOC) requirements..

Why Choose Us?

🏆 Corrsafe RTO 40621 is an industry-leading training provider with extensive experience in supervisory training.
🏆 Our trainers are highly qualified with real-world industry experience.
🏆 We offer flexible training solutions, including on-site and group bookings.
🏆 Our training facilities are equipped with industry-standard resources.

Enrolment Process

We make enrolling in our training courses simple and efficient. Follow the steps below to secure your place in a course.
1️⃣ Select Full or Refresher course. 

Face-to-Face Training

1️⃣ Select your preferred training date from the options below.
2️⃣ Complete the online enrolment form.
3️⃣ Receive a booking confirmation with all relevant course details.

Online Training

1️⃣ Select your preferred training date from the options below.
2️⃣ Complete the online enrolment form.
3️⃣ You will receive an email with the learning material - this should be completed prior to scheduling your practical training and assessment.
4️⃣ Contact Corrsafe to schedule a date for your practical. 📞 Phone: 07 47 852 850   📧 Email: admin@corrsafe.com.au