Psychosocial Hazards in the Training Environment – and How to Mitigate Them
Recorded 4 March 2025
The guide presents over 30 pages as a factual account of psychosocial hazards, the Australian legal and regulatory frameworks and the role of VET educator in promoting safety in the training environment.
Understand the hazards and reduce the risk
Training environments can be a hotspot for psychosocial hazards that impact both trainers and learners, from stress and anxiety, to workplace bullying and cultural misunderstandings. This session unpacks these challenges, exploring their origins, effects, and practical strategies for creating safer, more inclusive environments.
Learn how to identify psychosocial hazards early, foster a positive learning culture, and implement interventions that mitigate risks and promote resilience in both trainers and learners.
Key Themes:
Identifying and categorising psychosocial hazards in training contexts
Understanding the legislative landscape, and duties facilitating training
Strategies for fostering psychological safety
Practical tools for conflict resolution and stress management
Building resilience among trainers and learners
The role of leadership in mitigating hazards
Learning Outcomes:
Identify common psychosocial hazards in the training environment
Understanding of relevant legislation, roles and responsibilities
Develop strategies to address and mitigate these hazards effectively
Apply tools and frameworks to promote psychological safety
Recognise the importance of leadership and culture in creating safe spaces
Design a proactive approach to managing psychosocial risks in training
All registrants to the live session will receive a step-by-step guide to implementing psychosocial safety measures, including quick assessment tools, de-escalation techniques, and strategies for fostering inclusivity and resilience.
Other Details:
- Recorded - March 2025
- Duration - Approx. 60 mins
- Access - 30 days from date of purchase (*annual for PD Library Pass subscribers, Education Matters PRO and Elite members)
- Trigger your certificate on completion
Past Feedback
Here's what others who watched this session had to say:
- Thank you Vanessa for the great information
- Thanks for a very informative seminar, lots to take away
- Thanks to the presenter for her openness and willingness to answer questions honestly and with integrity
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