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Manager & Supervisor Psychosocial WHS Course

Practical Australian WHS training for managers and supervisors to recognise, respond to and manage psychosocial risks through consultation, escalation, work design, controls, leadership and monitoring. Includes industrial workplace scenarios, a final assessment with an 80% pass mark and a certificate of completion.
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Why This Course Matters

Managers and supervisors play a critical role in recognising psychosocial hazards and responding appropriately before issues escalate. This practical course helps frontline leaders build confidence in identifying risks, supporting workers and implementing effective control measures.

Unlike generic awareness training, this course focuses on real workplace situations and practical decision-making aligned with Australian WHS/OHS guidance.

What You'll Learn

Psychosocial Hazards as WHS/OHS Risks Understand psychosocial hazards and their impact on workplace health and safety.
Manager and Officer Responsibilities Learn the responsibilities of managers, supervisors and officers in supporting psychosocial risk management.
Work Design and Job Demands Recognise how workload, fatigue, role clarity and work design contribute to psychosocial risks.
Consultation and Early Reporting Encourage open communication and understand how to respond when concerns are raised.
Bullying, Harassment and Conflict Identify inappropriate workplace behaviours and understand appropriate response pathways.
Practical Control Measures Explore practical actions managers can implement to reduce psychosocial risks.
Documentation and Escalation

Understand the importance of documentation, escalation processes and ongoing review.
Action Planning and Final Assessment Apply your learning through practical activities and complete the course assessment.

Course Features and Support Options

Manager-Focused Scenarios Practice responding to realistic workplace situations.  
Interactive Learning Activities Knowledge checks and practical decision-making exercises.  
Downloadable Manager Checklist Practical resources to support implementation in your workplace.  
Action Planning Worksheet Create an action plan to apply your learning.  
Completion Certificate Receive a certificate upon successful completion.  
Optional Facilitated Workshop Extend learning through facilitated discussions with your leadership team.  

Who Should Enrol?

 

1
Supervisors
Develop practical skills to support your team and respond confidently to workplace concerns.
2
Team Leaders
Build capability to identify psychosocial hazards and encourage early intervention.
3
Operations Managers
Strengthen leadership practices while supporting safer workplaces.
4
WHS Professionals
Complement existing WHS initiatives with practical manager-focused training.
5
HR & People Leaders
Support managers with tools to foster respectful, psychologically healthy workplaces.

Why Choose RiskReady Academy?

✔ Australian WHS/OHS Focus

✔ Industry Contextualised Learning

✔ Practical Manager Tools

✔ Scenario Based Activities

✔ Built by Practising Safety Consultants

✔ Completion Certificates

Course Snapshot
Duration
90 - 120 Minutes
Delivery
RiskReady online psychosocial WHS course in an industrial site office
 Hosted LMS or Corporate Rollout 
Format
 Self-Paced Online Learning 
 Assessment
Knowledge checks and final assessment — 80% pass mark
Certificate
Included

Corporate Training Available

Need to train multiple managers?

Our corporate training packages include learner management, completion reporting, implementation resources and optional industry context packs tailored to your organisation.

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Managers and supervisors completing psychosocial WHS training beside a working warehouse

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this course suitable for first-time managers? Yes. The course is designed for managers, supervisors and team leaders at all experience levels.
Is this training aligned with Australian WHS/OHS requirements? The course is developed around Australian WHS/OHS principles and practical workplace risk management.
Can organisations enrol multiple managers? Yes. Corporate packages are available for organisations requiring multiple enrolments, reporting and implementation support.
Is a certificate provided? Yes. Participants receive a certificate upon successful completion.
Can this course be delivered through our LMS? Yes. SCORM licensing is available for organisations using their own Learning Management System.
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Ready to Build Manager Capability?

The online manager and supervisor course is now available through RiskReady Academy. View the course and enrol directly.

Training supports manager and supervisor capability. It should form part of a broader psychosocial risk management approach and does not, by itself, demonstrate or guarantee legal compliance.
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