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
To ensure the safety of all students participating in various activities at UNSW, it is mandatory to complete specific training courses. This training is designed to help you stay safe and return home without incident each day.
If you are an Honours Student, Postgraduate Student (Masters, PhD), or have been instructed to complete this training, please find the relevant links below. This requirement may be due to special access granted to you or because the activity or event you are involved in necessitates this training.
Mandatory Training Courses
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Training Courses Required Enrolment Link to Moodle Enrolment Key Previous Course Codes Safety@UNSW
- All Honours and postgraduate students
- Any UG student who is directed to complete (e.g. workshop users, student ambassadors etc.)
SAFETYUNSW
- Health & Safety Awareness HSEAWA
- Ergonomics & Manual Tasks HSEEMTv
This course covers UNSW safety fundamentals
- Health & Safety
- Emergency Management
- Wellbeing
- Environment
Training Courses Required Enrolment Link to Moodle Enrolment Key Previous Course Codes Lab Health and Safety
- All Honours and postgraduate students working within labs or workshops.
- Any UG student who is directed to complete (e.g. UG student lab user).
Lab Health and Safety SAFETYLABS
- Laboratory Safety Awareness HSELAB
This course covers basic lab safety at UNSW.
- Participate in safe laboratory conduct
- Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Identify, assess and control risks for plant, equipment and chemicals
- Develop good housekeeping practices
- Access safety literature (e.g. Australian Standards)
Specific Training
These courses are conducted at the request of your supervisor or the supervisor/manager of the area where you are engaged in activities. They provide training on specific tasks or activities within the laboratory/workshop/area you are working.
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Training Courses Required Enrolment Link to Moodle Enrolment Key Previous Course Codes Hazardous Chemicals - All Students working with hazardous chemicals
- Any UG student who is directed to complete (e.g. workshop users, volunteers)
SAFETYCHEM
- Hazardous Substances Online HSEHSO
This course covers risks and hazards when working with chemicals.
- Identify general risks and hazards when working with chemicals,
- Respond to chemical spills,
- Refer to the SDS to avoid unexpected and violent chemical reactions,
- Safely transport chemicals from stores to the lab, and
- Use the appropriate tools to safely store chemicals once they're in the lab.
Training Courses Required Enrolment Link to Moodle Enrolment Key Previous Course Codes Biological Lab Safety
- All Students working in PC1, PC2 or PC3 labs
- Any UG student who is directed to complete.
Biological Lab Safety SAFETYBIOL
- Biological Safety Course HSEBSC
This course covers how to manage biological risks.
- How to identify & manage biological risk
- The importance of a risk assessment
- Understanding pathogens especially modes of infection
- AS/NZS2243.3:2010 Safety in Laboratories Part 3
- UNSW Processes & Training
Training Courses Required Enrolment Link to Moodle Enrolment Key Previous Course Codes Hydrothermal Pressure Vessels (HTPV)
- All Students working with HTPVs
- Any UG student who is directed to complete.
Hydrothermal Pressure Vessels SAFETYHYDRO
- Hydrothermal Pressure Vessels HTPV
This course covers how to manage risks involved with the setup and use of Hydrothermal Pressure Vessels at UNSW.
Training Courses Required Enrolment Link to Moodle Enrolment Key Previous Course Codes Fume Cupboards & Safety
- All Students working with Fume Hoods
- Any UG student who is directed to complete.
SAFETYFUME
- Fume Cupboards & Safety HSEFCS
Cupboards and how a Fume Cupboard works.
- Laboratory Accidents
- Control Inhalation Risk
- Local Exhaust Ventilation Types
- How does a Fume Cupboard work
- Things that can disrupt a Fume Cupboard Flow
- Fume Containment
Training Courses Required Enrolment Link to Moodle Enrolment Key Previous Course Codes Use Of Sharps
- All Students working with Sharps
- Any UG student who is directed to complete.
TBA TBA
New CourseThis course focuses on the safe use and disposal of using shapes whilst at UNSW.
Training Courses Required Enrolment Link to Moodle Enrolment Key Previous Course Codes Cryogenic Safety
- All Students working with Liquid Nitrogen
- Any UG student who is directed to complete.
Liquid Nitrogen SAFETYCRYO
- Liquid Nitrogen Course HSELNC
This course focuses on the proper handling, storage and use of cryogenics.
- Properties of Liquid Nitrogen and other cryogenics
- Safe use of cryogenics
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.
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
