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Return to Work Awareness Course — Sydney & NSW
Return to Work Training for Managers & Supervisors 🏅
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Delivery
Face-to-Face & Connected Learning
Group / Onsite Training
Delivered onsite at your workplace for managers and supervisors across Sydney and NSW.
Classroom Training
Delivered onsite at your workplace or via connected learning.
- Duration: 4 Hours
- Location: Your workplace — Sydney & NSW
- Delivery: Onsite or connected learning
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Here’s what to expect from the Return to Work Awareness course
Who Should Attend
Managers, supervisors and team leaders who support injured workers through the return to work process.
Certificate Issued
Statement of Training issued by Advance OHS on completion. Non-accredited course.
Group Bookings
Available for teams across Sydney and NSW. Contact us on (02) 9635 4444 to arrange.
ABOUT THIS COURSE
Supporting an injured worker’s recovery and return to work is one of the most important responsibilities of supervisors, managers and employers. Research consistently shows that early intervention, effective communication and suitable duties can significantly improve recovery outcomes while reducing the financial and operational impact of workplace injuries.
This Return to Work Awareness Course provides managers, supervisors and team leaders with a practical understanding of the return to work process and the employer’s role in supporting injured workers following a workplace injury or illness. Participants will learn how to respond when an injury occurs, communicate effectively with injured workers, identify suitable duties, and support a safe and sustainable recovery at work.
The course covers workers compensation processes, employer obligations, injury reporting and notification requirements, suitable duties programs, Certificates of Capacity, working with treating practitioners, return to work planning and the benefits of early and meaningful workplace support.
Practical case studies and workplace examples are used throughout the course to help participants apply return to work principles in real workplace situations.
This training is suitable for managers, supervisors, team leaders, HR personnel, business owners and anyone involved in supporting injured workers or managing workplace injuries.
Note: This is a non-accredited workplace training course designed to develop practical return to work and injury management awareness.
What You'll Learn
- Overview of the workers compensation system and employer obligations
- The employer’s duty to provide suitable duties for injured workers
- Process when an injury occurs — reporting, insurer notification and initial response
- Evidence for early return to work — benefits for workers and organisations
- Understanding the Certificate of Capacity and working with the nominated treating doctor
- Developing, implementing and monitoring a Return to Work Plan
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Delivered onsite or via connected learning across Sydney and NSW. Contact us to arrange a tailored session for your management team.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our Return to Work Awareness course.
What is Return to Work Awareness training?
Return to Work Awareness training provides managers, supervisors and employers with an understanding of the return to work process following a workplace injury or illness. The course focuses on supporting injured workers, meeting employer obligations and facilitating successful recovery at work outcomes.
Who should attend Return to Work Awareness training?
This course is suitable for managers, supervisors, team leaders, HR professionals, business owners and anyone responsible for supporting injured workers or participating in workplace injury management and return to work processes.
What does the Return to Work Awareness course cover?
The course covers workers compensation processes, employer responsibilities, injury reporting and notification requirements, suitable duties programs, Certificates of Capacity, communication with injured workers, working with treating practitioners and the benefits of early return to work.
Why is early return to work important?
Early and appropriate return to work can improve recovery outcomes, maintain worker engagement, reduce the risk of long-term absence and minimise the personal and financial impact of workplace injuries on both workers and employers. The course explores evidence-based approaches to supporting recovery at work.
What are suitable duties?
Suitable duties are meaningful work tasks that an injured worker can safely perform while recovering from an injury. Suitable duties should consider the worker’s medical restrictions, current capacity and workplace requirements. Participants learn practical approaches to identifying and implementing suitable duties programs.
What is a Certificate of Capacity?
A Certificate of Capacity is a medical document completed by the treating practitioner that outlines an injured worker’s capacity for work, treatment requirements and any work restrictions. Employers use this information to assist with return to work planning and identifying suitable duties.
What is the employer's role in the return to work process?
Employers play a critical role in supporting injured workers through timely communication, injury reporting, identifying suitable duties, maintaining contact during recovery, consulting with treating practitioners and facilitating a safe and sustainable return to work.
How long is the Return to Work Awareness course?
The course is delivered over approximately 3 hours and includes practical examples, case studies and discussion-based learning activities.
Can this course be delivered onsite at our workplace?
Yes. This course is delivered onsite and can be tailored to your organisation’s industry, workplace risks and injury management procedures. Training is available across Sydney and NSW. Contact us on (02) 9635 4444 to arrange.
Is this course accredited?
No. This is a non-accredited workplace training course designed to provide practical return to work and injury management awareness for managers and supervisors. Participants receive a Statement of Training upon successful completion.
What certificate do participants receive?
Participants who successfully complete the course receive a Statement of Training issued by Advance OHS, confirming their participation in Return to Work Awareness training.