Occupational COVID-19 Workplace Training Scheme

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Only 60 Minutes to Complete Online

  • Quality Assured by Expert Health Professionals & Industry Partners
  • Applicable Workplace Training to implement COVID SAFE plan
  • Manage your ENTIRE Workplace Training through ONE PLATFORM
  • Continuous compliance with new modules and regular updates

The Occupational COVID-19 Workplace Training Scheme is a series of training units around not only being aware of COVID-19 and how it spreads, but appropriate behaviours and techniques to utilise around the workplace to be COVID Safe.

This training has been developed in consultation with leading health experts and epidemiologists to ensure the most up-to-date and appropriate advice for the workplace.

What you will learn

On passing all Core Units of this training course you will receive a qualification recognising demonstration of the required competencies under IWT Industry Standards. This qualification is recognised by leading industry associations and bodies, the endorsement of which you can see at the bottom of this page.

Course Learning Outcomes

  • Basics of the disease
  • The epidemiological triad
  • Understanding what we can control
  • Physical/social distancing
  • Indirect and direct contact
  • Who’s at risk of COVID-19
  • Average incubation period
  • Symptoms of COVID-19
  • Seeking medical attention
  • Techniques staff can implement in the workplace
  • Techniques management can implement in the workplace
  • Minimising risks whilst commuting to work
  • Correct handwashing procedure
  • 20 second rule
  • When to wash your hands
  • Prevention of spreading germs
  • Sanitation around the workplace
  • Techniques to avoid face touching
  • Coping mechanisms during the crisis
  • Supporting others
  • Services you can access
  • Isolation strategies
  • Appropriate types of masks
  • How to correctly fit and remove a mask
  • Additional considerations for masks
  • What is a COVID Safe plan?
  • Who’s responsible.
  • Implementing your plan

What you receive

Includes

  • Digital endorsement of qualification
  • Downloadable and Printable certificate on completion
  • Twelve months of updates
  • Printable lanyard for extra cost
  • Business Success Story

    Parish Engineering on becoming COVID-19 Workplace Certified

    All Staff are Covid-19 Workplace Certifed.

    Owner & Managing Director Graeme Sinclair explains the impact of COVID-19 on their industry and how, through having their staff go through the Occupational COVID-19 Workplace Training Scheme, they can feel confident to safely go back to work.

  • Business Success Story

    Phoenix Fitness and PT on preparing a COVID Safe personal training studio

    Through the Occupational COVID-19 Workplace Training Scheme the team behind Phoenix Fitness & PT in Melbourne found a credible way to demonstrate their commitment to COVID 19 best practice.

  • Business Success Story

    Bubba Pizza : Small business superstars!

    Preparing a young workforce for COVID-19

    Bubba Pizza in Waurn Ponds found the ease of access to up-to-date COVID-19 training a perfect option for preparing their young workforce.

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For Individuals

$34.95
per individual
  • Certification
  • Optional Lanyard
  • 12 Months of Updates

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For Enterprise

Contact for Quote
for 200+ seats
  • Certification
  • Optional Lanyard
  • 12 Months of Updates
  • Business Management Console
  • Easy Staff Access Codes
  • Ability to add more seats
  • Custom lanyards and certificates
  • Custom training modules
  • Optional SCORM 2004 3rd edition

For Businesses

Is your business COVID SAFE? Our training makes it easy for your business to train and manage staff complicance

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Simple On-boarding

Easily get your staff training with our simple two step, coupon code driven registration and printable resources for the workplace.

Accessible Training

Our simple training format ensures ease of access and understanding for all employees, while still assessing competencies.

Dashboard Reporting

Get simple reporting on how your staff are progressing through the training with our intuitive business dashboard.

Training Engagement Certificate

Get your business training engagement certificate to let your customers know you are participating in the Occupational COVID-19 Workplace Training Scheme.

Automatic Updates

Receive twelve months of free automatic updates, ensuring your employees remain COVID SAFE even as new updates and regulations are rolled out.

Communications Kit for Rollout

As a business get access to digital and printable communications collateral for your workplaceto support employee on-boarding and adoption.
  • They have designed a program that gives a concise training of the key topics related to the COVID virus and important practices to ensure safety on & off a work site. The program is interactive and easy to complete, as well as to administer from the back-end. Chandon was able to launch, track & certify all our employees within 48 hours.

    Boris Markovic

    HR Business Partner, Domaine Chandon Australia

  • The inclusion of this training is a terrific addition to the suite of services already available through our Geelong Business Support package which has already proven popular with our local business community. This training will help give community members confidence and peace of mind that the local businesses they interact with are operating in a COVID-safe manner.

    Stephanie Asher

    Mayor, Geelong City Council

  • With high profile Australians coming through our doors daily, we couldn't take the risk that our staff were not appropriately trained in COVID-19. The online program was quick and easy to access. Our staff receive regular training updates which keeps their knowledge up to date and fresh. We would highly recommend this program.

    Maurice Reilly

    Chief Executive, National Press Club of Australia

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the Occupational COVID-19 Workplace Training Scheme?

    The Occupational COVID-19 Workplace Training Scheme is an online training program developed by health professionals and industry experts in partnership with DeakinCo. and Ai Group.

    Based on WHO guidelines, it has been designed specifically to help Australian workplaces ensure their staff are trained in safe working practices to limit the spread of infectious diseases such as the coronavirus.

  • What does the course content cover?

    The learning modules cover:

    • Basics of the disease
    • The epidemiological triad
    • Understanding what we can control
    • Physical/social distancing
    • Indirect and direct contact
    • Who’s at risk of COVID-19
    • Average incubation period
    • Symptoms of COVID-19
    • Seeking medical attention
    • Techniques staff can implement in the workplace
    • Techniques management can implement in the workplace
    • Minimising risks whilst commuting to work
    • Correct handwashing procedure
    • 20 second rule
    • When to wash your hands
    • Prevention of spreading germs
    • Sanitation around the workplace
    • Techniques to avoid face touching
    • Coping mechanisms during the crisis
    • Supporting others
    • Services you can access
    • Isolation strategies
    • Appropriate types of masks
    • How to correctly fit and remove a mask
    • Additional considerations for masks
    • What is a COVID Safe plan?
    • Who’s responsible.
    • Implementing your plan
  • What are the credentials of the team who have developed the course?

    The project team behind the program includes Deakin Medical School Associate Professor, and former WHO professional, Dr. Sandeep Reddy, and Dr. Neil Cowen who has 40 + years experience in health service management, public health and immunology. DeakinCo., part Deakin University, is a leading online corporate training and workplace transformation organisation.

  • Has the Australian Government approved the content of the course?

    The course content is primarily based on pandemic prevention principles from the World Health Organisation, incorporating Safe Work Australia guidelines. The guidelines are applicable to the prevention of all infectious diseases including COVID-19 and will apply as best practice beyond this disease.

    The content is globally recognised and align with the messages shared by Safe Work Australia.

  • Why should organisations choose to offer the program to their people?

    By undertaking this training scheme employers are able to communicate clearly how important the safety of their people is. Not only will the program educate and help protect those connected to your business, but it can help foster trust amongst external contacts and stakeholders.

    The training scheme provides employers with an efficient channel to share credible and up-to-date information about how best to protect themselves, and others they work with, in order to help reduce the likelihood of infection in the workplace.

    This scheme aims to enhance trust amongst employees and the community by providing assurances that staff are well-informed on infectious disease management. Through use of the associated badges with QR codes customers can also be encouraged to return as they can feel safer interacting with an organisation.

    By encouraging businesses and their staff to undertake the training, there will also be an increase in the quality of information being shared within their networks at work and within the community.

  • Who is the course suitable for?

    The course has been developed to provide a core education package suitable for most types of businesses including public facing operations in hospitality, professional services, consultancies, retail and manufacturing.

    However, for some sectors the course may require additional modules. A number of industries are already being scoped, and these can be developed by the team specifically for the clients’ needs (subject to volume).

    Best Fit Industries

    • Agriculture
    • Building and Construction
    • Energy and Utilities
    • FIFO and DIDO
    • Food Processing and Manufacturing
    • General Industry
    • Hospitality
    • Office
    • Retail
    • Warehousing and Logistics

    Available with minor modifications & enhancements

    • Delivery Drivers
    • Early Childhood Education
    • Education and Training
    • In home care
    • Public transport
    • Road freight
    • Stevedores and ports
    • Trades and home maintenance

    Additional content development currently being scoped

    • Aged Care
    • Health Care
    • Marine and Airline
    • Mining
    • NDIS
  • How long will it take my team to complete?

    The course takes about 45-60 minutes to complete, depending on the pre-existing learning ability of the users.

  • How does the course test users?

    The training program teaches participants best practice through a series of instructional videos and animations with multiple choice questions displayed throughout the videos.

    The system ensures participants have understood and absorbed all information before continuing through its different stages.

  • What happens at the end of the course?

    Upon completion those who have undertaken the training will receive a certificate of completion and printable badge. The employer dashboard is updated accordingly.

    It is highly recommended that you also purchase the professionally printed Training Scheme Badge and Lanyard Pack. The badge’s embedded QR code can be viewed using a mobile camera to ensure the candidate has completed the most up-to-date version of the course.

    Finally the company will also be eligible for a certificate showing that your business is engaged in the Occupational COVID-19 Workplace Training Scheme.

  • How do I sign up and ensure my staff complete the training?

    You can purchase seats for your staff members through our business portal, or through a sales team member. You will be issued with a coupon which staff members can use to sign up to the scheme with in a simple 2-step process.

    You will have access to a business portal with back-end reporting where you can monitor staff sign up and completion rates.

    We also provide access to a communications roll out kit to assist you with employee onboarding and adoption.

  • Does the credential expire?

    Because COVID-19 continues to be researched and understood, the advice from governments and the WHO will continue to be updated. As advice evolves, alerts will be shared to those who have completed the training ensuring participants are working with the most up to date information.

    The purchase of this scheme covers the initial training and issuance of certification which is then valid for 12 months. Ongoing updated and/or refresher modules will be delivered during this time to ensure staff are kept up-to-date with the scheme and ensure best practice is kept at forefront of mind.

    In the event of new legislation and/or significant guideline changes, participants will be sent a compulsory module which will require completion, within a set period of time, to maintain certification.

  • Is the course free? Why are you charging?

    The program is not free of charge however pricing models are available depending on the number of candidates you wish to purchase for.

    The program has been developed without government funding by independent parties. While we believe the course to be of vital importance in helping get businesses back to work safely there are costs incurred to ensure the quality of the information is maintained. The costs also cover the administration required in supplying certification and bespoke badges for candidates.

    We want to do our part in reducing the harm caused by the pandemic. It is our aspiration that as many people as possible will benefit from this training, as there’s currently no other course of such quality and depth, available for Australian business.

  • What are your payment terms?

    Payment for the Occupational COVID-19 Workplace Training Scheme is via credit card or bank transfer. Access to the program is granted after receipt of funds. Please contact the sales team to discuss credit terms (subject to volumes).

  • How quickly can I get access to the Training program?

    Once the quotation is accepted, your staff can be training within 24 hours. We will provide you with a unique code that employees use in a simple 2-step registration process and also a roll out communications kit which can be used to assist with onboarding and adoption.

  • We want to use our existing LMS - what are our options?

    Our system is designed to work perfectly on our custom built LMS platform and using your own LMS may compromise some of the functionality of the program.

    We understand some clients may want to use their own LMS but we do not recommend this. Custom solutions should be referred to our enterprise team for exploration and are subject to volume and feasibility.