EDUCATION SEMINARS

At Xchanging, we are committed to the education of our customers. We offer programs that are designed to improve your understanding of workers' compensation and Occupational Health and Safety. Our sessions have a strong focus on risk management so that you can prevent injuries in the workplace and reduce the incidence of WorkCover claims. In the event of claims, we will help you manage them more effectively so that you can support your injured workers and keep your premium costs down.

A summary of course dates for 2010 are listed below. New sessions are added through the year.

  To register please contact the Xchanging Administration Coordinator:
  By Phone: 02 8667 9747
  By Email: elizabeth.romero@au.xchanging.com
  By Fax: 1300 720 897
 

Xchanging Training Calendar 2010

 

Introduction to Return to Work Coordination
(2 day program)

This WorkCover accredited course is essential for new RTW coordinators wanting to develop the the skills and tools necessary to fulfill their role. WorkCover guidelines stipulate that it is compulsory for all Category 1 employers to employ a RTW coordinator who has completed the Introduction to Return to Work Coordination course.

 

10, 11 Feb 2010
28, 29 Jul 2010

 

OHS Risk Management for Managers and Supervisors

This quick and practical course will assist you to comply with the relevant legislation for OHS, WorkCover and Injury Management.

  

23 Feb 2010
3 Jun 2010

 

OHS Consultation
(4 day WorkCover accredited course)

Compulsory for OHS Committee Members and OHS Representatives, this course covers the skills of effective OHS consultation, and how to fulfill obligations and duties under OHS legislation.

  

17, 18, 24, 25 Feb 2010
4, 5, 11, 12 Aug 2010

 

Practical approach to Manual handling principles

This practical workshop, aimed at allied health and M&H coordinators, introduces fresh ideas to assist the coordinator deliver the message in a successful way. Come along and network while adding to your CPD.

  

10 Mar 2010

 

Introduction to Workers’ Compensation

This overview of key sections of NSW workers’ compensation legislation clarifies important definitions and obligations, including the benefits structure for injured workers, and legislative obligations of employers.

 

25 Mar 2010

 

Premium calculation and grouping

This two-part course is designed to de-mystify the process of premium calculation. Participants may register for one or both parts of the course.

  

14 Apr 2010
8 Sep 2010

 

OHS Risk Management Process

This workshop provides a practical approach to the AS4360 and ways to integrate risk management into your everyday operations.

 

21 Apr 2010

 

Claims Estimation

The course covers the estimation of a claim, key review points, circumstances in which an estimate can be reduced, and how employer decisions can dramatically affect the estimate.

  

5 May 2010
6 Oct 2010

 

Wage Reimbursement

This interactive workshop will de-mystify the key elements of weekly benefits. Weekly benefits covered are those under Sections 36, 37, 38 and 40 of the Workers Compensation Act 1987.

  

5 May 2010
6 Oct 2010

 

Fatigue Management

Fatigue is generally defined as a decline in physical and/or mental performance as a result of sleep disturbances or deprivation. Attendees will learn techniques to manage fatigue in their workplace.

  

12 May 2010

 

Care/patient handling

Combining the foundations of optimised manual handling principles we work with client centered guiding and focus on “what is good care?”

  

16 Sep 2010