Introduction to NZ H&S Legislation (eLearning)
This course introduces learners to the HSW Act 2015, particularly focusing on duties, rights, representation, and the regulator.
- Duration
- Self-paced
- Topic
- Health & Safety Representative
- Delivery
- Self-paced eLearning
At a glance
Course details
Duration: Self-paced
Unit Standard:
| Unit # | Name | Level | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30264 | Describe duties, rights, representation and the regulator in terms of New Zealand health and safety legislation | 3 | 3 |
Overview
Introduction to NZ H&S Legislation (eLearning) course overview
Curriculum
What you'll cover
- Workers who need a clearer understanding of what the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 means in day-to-day work.
- Managers, supervisors, and team leaders who need to understand their legal duties and how those duties apply in practice.
- People supporting worker participation and engagement, including workplaces where Health and Safety Representatives and committees are part of normal operations.
- Learners completing the New Zealand Certificate in Workplace Health and Safety Practice Level 3 pathway who need Unit Standard 30264.
- Organisations that want staff to build practical knowledge of duties, rights, representation, and the role of the regulator.
Our approach
+IMPAC's Introduction to NZ H&S Legislation (eLearning) training approach
This Introduction to NZ Health and Safety Legislation (eLearning) course is designed to make legal duties easier to understand and apply. Rather than expecting people to work through legislation on their own, the content is broken into clear modules that explain what each duty holder is responsible for and how those responsibilities show up in real workplaces.
Learners work through practical examples and scenarios covering PCBU, officer, and worker duties, worker participation, and the role of the regulator. The focus is on connecting the wording of the Act to everyday decisions, such as who needs to act, what good participation looks like, and where documentation supports safer work.
Because the course is self-paced, learners can move through the content at a pace that allows them to absorb key concepts before completing the assessment. By the end, participants are better placed to recognise their responsibilities, understand how engagement and representation fit into the law, and support more consistent health and safety practice at work.
Format
Course format and duration
This course is delivered through self-paced eLearning.
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This course is suited to workers, managers, supervisors, and team leaders who need a practical understanding of New Zealand health and safety law. It is also useful for organisations wanting stronger awareness of legal duties, worker participation, and shared health and safety responsibilities across their teams.
Workers need appropriate health and safety information, training, and supervision to work safely and understand their responsibilities in the workplace. While this course is not legally required for every worker in New Zealand, it is useful for anyone who needs a practical understanding of duties under HSWA 2015, worker participation, WorkSafe New Zealand, and how health and safety responsibilities apply in day-to-day work.
Learners need written and spoken English equivalent to NCEA Level 1 (Year 11) or an IELTS score of 5.5 or higher. If a learner may need additional support, please contact our team before enrolment to discuss available support options.
This eLearning is self-paced, so completion time can vary between learners. Most learners complete the training within approximately 1 day, depending on how much time they spend working through the content and activities.
Yes, this course includes one assessment for NZQA Unit Standard 30264 to confirm learners understand key New Zealand health and safety legislation and worker representation requirements.
This course covers NZQA Unit Standard 30264, which relates to duties, rights, worker representation, and the role of the regulator under New Zealand health and safety legislation.
The course covers the purpose and structure of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA), duty holder responsibilities, worker participation and engagement, representation, and the role of WorkSafe New Zealand as the regulator. It also explains how these legal duties and concepts apply in day-to-day workplace health and safety practice.
Learners who successfully complete the assessment can achieve NZQA Unit Standard 30264 and will also receive a Certificate of Competency from IMPAC.
If you are completing an online or eLearning course with IMPAC for the first time, you will receive your LMS login details within 24 hours of receiving your course instructions email.
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The Introduction to NZ H&S Legislation (eLearning) is $395 + GST per person.
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Further study options
If you’re continuing your learning journey in health and safety, this course can contribute towards IMPAC’s Certificate in Applied Workplace Health and Safety Practices (Level 3), which leads to the New Zealand Certificate in Workplace Health and Safety Practice (Level 3).
This course is a compulsory module within the programme, allowing you to build on your existing training while working towards a recognised qualification over time. Browse all Health & Safety Representative training courses.
This programme is approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority under section 439 of the Education and Training Act 2020, and Impac Services Limited is accredited to provide it under section 441 of the Education and Training Act.
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