Workshop Series

In 2020 VicWater introduced a new program called the Workshop Series. Each of these events focus on a dedicated topic in a smaller group setting.

Our first sessions included New Regulations for Industrial Manslaughter presented by Maddocks and an Executive Safety Leadership Program. Titles are designed to service our members training and development requirements.

GovRisk360-Oct2021

GovernmentRisk360 Workshop for Water Executives

Tailored exclusively to senior executive management this workshop presented by FPL Advisory will assist participants navigating major challenges of Government risk, to inform and guide the strategic decision-making process.

Program is presented by FPL Advisory and limited to 12 participants (minimum 10 required to proceed)

Date 17 March 2022
Time 9.30am-11.30am
Cost $345 +GST

Beyond Blue guest speaker John Clark

Mental Health First Aid Course

with accredited trainer John Clark

Would you be able to help someone experiencing a crisis?

Completing a Mental Health First Aid course would place you in a position where you could help someone experiencing a mental health or substance-use related crisis.

Learn to recognise risk factors and warning signs for mental health and addiction issues, along with ways to help someone in crisis and non-crisis situations and where to go for further help.

Course duration:

Self-paced e-learning component 5-7 hrs
Instructor sessions 2 x 2.5 hr sessions via ZOOM.
(maximum of 12 participants per intake)

Format:

The program will begin with a one hour orientation event for participants to drop in on ZOOM where John will answer any questions about the course and e-learning platform and you can meet your fellow classmates. You will also receive a copy of the Standard MHFA Manual.

Self-paced e-learning component to be completed within 3-4 weeks followed by instructor sessions via ZOOM.

Participants will be issued a link to final assessment.
If successful you will receive your certificate and accreditation.

About the Trainer:

John Clark is a registered training team leader and was a guest earlier this year for for the VicWater webinar on Mental Health for Rural Communities.

This is an accredited training program from Mental Health First Aid Australia.

Schedule

Orientation:
TBA
Instructor Sessions
Part 1: 9.30am - 12 noon TBC
Part 2: 9.30am - 12 noon TBC

Cost:$280.00 per person plus GST

VicWater Members only
(minimum 8 participants to proceed)
Class numbers capped at 12 participants. 

Note: The information provided in MHFA courses is for general mental health first aid only and is not intended to be and should not be relied upon as a substitute for specific professional medical advice.

Safety Leadership for Middle Management

Following on from our successful Executive Safety Leadership Program, these sessions are designed for middle management to ensure your team are all on the same page. This two-day program covers world-class health and safety leadership principals.

Participants will get feedback on their strengths and practical suggestions to lift their performance. A personal follow-up is included.

Program is limited to 20 participants featuring international facilitators Leading Safety

Date TBC

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