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About COHST

Since its establishment in the early 1980's, The Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Training (COHST) has earned an Australia-wide reputation for delivering programs of high quality in the area of First Aid and Occupational Health and Safety. In addition, the Centre offers numerous state and nationally accredited courses and is recognised by the public as a Centre of excellence in training.

Our mission is customer service focused. We provide products and services of superior quality to customer satisfaction and adding value to our business through quality educational and training management as well as industry linkages and partnerships.

The centre's effort always focuses on continuous improvement by enhancing the quality of our products, services and work processes. The Centre employs highly skilled staff and trainers who are dedicated to the success of the centre.

COHST values its reputation for integrity; we strive to adhere to the highest ethical standards in the conduct of our business. We are judged not only by the business results but also by how we achieve them.

  • COHST is recognised by government organisations as a major provider of workplace health and safety approved training courses and;
  • Recognised nationally as a major provider of First Aid training
  • National reputation for delivery of quality programs
  • A leader in development of competency based First Aid training
  • Developing and attracting a solid network of recognised industry experts who have a keen interest in working with the Centre on specific projects and training delivery to industry
  • Proven expertise and experience in the provision of workplace First Aid and Occupational Health and Safety training
  • A major contributor to the development of cross-industry first aid by Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)

Our Aims

  • To deliver quality, up to date, flexible and cost effective First Aid, Occupational Health and Safety and Quality Auditing training to all sections of the community
  • To provide industry, commerce and government organisations with reliable consultation to meet requirements of the code of practice First Aid and organisational OHS training needs

Our Programs are:

  • Quality Assured - Swinburne University is AS/NZS ISO 9001:2000 certified and has embraced the requirements of the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF).
  • Flexible - COHST programs are competency-based which allows for the tailoring of courses to meet the specific needs of any organisation.
  • Accessible - Courses are very practical in presentation. Workbooks are designed to be user-friendly and high quality, accurate texts are utilised.
  • Valid - Curriculum is under constant review to incorporate any new legislation, regulations and knowledge in the areas of First Aid and Occupational Health and Safety.
  • Cost-Effective - Course fees are at very competitive rates. Organisations can implement cost effective training through the Licensed Trainer Agreement.

First Aid Short Courses

  • Accredited and nationally recognised
  • Available at Hawthorn campus or may be delivered on-site for group bookings
  • Tailored to meet specific needs of industry, education, recreation and community organisations

OHS Courses

  • WorkSafe approved
  • Courses available at Hawthorn campus or may be delivered on-site for group bookings
  • Courses tailored to meet specific needs of industry, education, recreation and community organisations

Trainers

  • Highly qualified and appropriately experienced personnel
  • Meet set criteria and follow Centre policy and guidelines