Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nationally Recognised Training?
Is there a legal requirement for an organisation/employer to conduct safety training?
What safety training does the NSCA offer?
What is a Unique Student Identifier?
I am a NSCA Foundation Member. How do I receive my membership discount on public training?
Where do I enter my NSCA Foundation Member Coupon / Discount code?
Can I incorporate my business policies and procedures?
What is Nationally Recognised Training?
Nationally Recognised Training (NRT) is that which is conducted by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) under the VET Quality Framework. All certificates issued for NRT will include an NRT logo.
Is there a legal requirement for an organisation/employer to conduct safety training?
All safety legislation in Australia requires a Person in Control of a Business or Undertaking (PCBU)/Employer to provide safe working areas and training for their workers/employees in which to conduct their duties in a safe manner. For some industries, workplaces and roles this may require specific training E.g. Forklift Divers, workplace fire & emergency training and health and safety representative training.
What safety training does the NSCA offer?
The NSCA offers a complete range of safety training from awareness courses to the Diploma in WHS. Our public training calendar outlines what courses are available in each state.
What is a Unique Student Identifier?
From 1 January 2015 ALL participants undertaking nationally recognised training delivered by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) will need to have a Unique Student Identifier (USI). It is free and easy for students to create their own USI’s online. To apply for a USI and for information regarding the USI system, please visit: www.usi.gov.au. From 1 January 2015 no statement of attainments or qualifications can be issued without having a USI recorded.
I am a NSCA Foundation Member. How do I receive my membership discount on public training?
NSCA Foundation Members will need to enter their coupon/discount code when registering for a public training course. If you haven't received your coupon code please contact the membership team on 1800 655 510 or email membership@nsca.org.au.
Where do I enter my NSCA Foundation Member Coupon /Discount code?
On the Enrolment page - step number 4 requests users to enter their Coupon/Discount Code. Please enter your unique NSCA Foundation Member code in this field and your discount on public training will be automatically applied to your booking.
I would like to receive a discount on training and become a member of the NSCA Foundation. How do I apply?
All NSCA Foundation Members receive up to a 15% on public training. To apply to become a NSCA Foundation Member please contact the membership team on 1800 655 510 or email membership@nsca.org.au
Can I incorporate my businesses policies and procedures?
Yes you can when the training is for your staff only or is onsite at your place of business; in fact we encourage you to use your businesses policies and procedures, documents etc. to make the training more relevant.