WHS Duties and Your Legal Obligations
Workplace Compliance

WHS Duties and Your Legal Obligations

90 minutes · Self-Paced / Coach-Led
Certificate Included
Module Overview

WHAT THIS MODULE IS ABOUT.

Compliance training is the bit every Australian business knows it has to do — and the bit most do badly. A policy gets emailed around. A box gets ticked. And then something goes wrong, and it turns out nobody actually understood the rule they signed off on. Here's the uncomfortable truth: handing someone a Code of Conduct isn't training, and a regulator knows the difference. Under the Work Health and Safety Act, your duty is to provide genuine information, training and instruction — not just a document and a signature. MTA's Workplace Compliance modules turn obligations into understanding. Every module covers a real legal duty in plain language, with scenarios from actual Australian workplaces — so your people know what the rule means on a Tuesday afternoon, not just what it says in the handbook.

$299 + GST

Per person — individual access

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Is This the Right Module?

WHO IS THIS FOR.

This module is built for people who are already managing — and ready to manage at a higher level.

This module is designed for managers, team leaders and supervisors working in Australian businesses — particularly those in the Workplace Compliance space who want practical, immediately applicable skills. It suits both experienced managers looking to sharpen specific areas and newer leaders building their foundations. No prior training or qualifications are required.

Not sure if this is the right module for your situation? Book a free 15-minute chat and we'll point you in the right direction — including whether self-paced individual access or coach-led delivery is right for your situation. No obligation, no sales pitch.

The Pain Points

WHAT PROBLEM IT SOLVES.

Sound familiar? These are the everyday frustrations this module is built to fix.

Handing Over the Policy Isn't Training
A signed acknowledgement form is treated as proof of training. But under the WHS Act, providing a document isn't the same as providing information, training and instruction. When an incident happens and the regulator asks what the worker actually understood, 'they signed for the policy' is not an answer that holds up.
Psychosocial Risk Caught Everyone Off Guard
Every Australian jurisdiction now requires employers to manage psychosocial hazards — workload, conflict, poor support, bullying — with the same rigour as physical safety risks. Most managers have never been told what a psychosocial hazard even is, let alone how to spot one or what to do about it. The law moved. The training didn't.
Everyone Nodded. Nobody Changed.
The annual harassment module gets clicked through at lunch to generate a certificate. Then a complaint lands, and it's clear nobody internalised a thing — managers don't know their positive duty to prevent sexual harassment, bystanders stay silent, and the reporting pathway is a mystery. Compliance on paper, exposure in reality.
Module Breakdown

WHAT'S COVERED.

2 sections · 4 lessons

People understand their duties
Managers spot psychosocial risk
What You'll Walk Away With

LEARNING OUTCOMES.

People understand their duties

Managers spot psychosocial risk

The reporting culture works

Respect becomes the default

Built To Travel

HOW THIS FITS.

Available for individuals and groups. Self-paced for individual learners. Coach-led for individuals or groups — face-to-face, online or hybrid. Delivered across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Darwin, Hobart and regional Australia. All modules are aligned to current Australian legislation.

The MTA Difference

WHAT MAKES THIS DIFFERENT.

Every module ends with a Monday Morning Action — one specific, named commitment each participant takes from the session and applies before the week is out. Understanding, not just attendance. No box-ticking left on the table.

People understand their duties
Workers know their WHS obligations — not just that a policy exists, but what it means for them.
Managers spot psychosocial risk
Leaders recognise hazards like workload and conflict early — and know how to act at the source.
The reporting culture works
People know how to raise concerns — and trust they'll be supported when they do.
On Completion

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION.

MTA CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

A certificate of completion is included with every MTA module. Certificates are issued digitally on completion and can be shared with employers, added to LinkedIn, or saved for your professional development records. All MTA certificates are backed by our 30-day satisfaction guarantee.

Before You Start

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.

MTA modules are delivered online and require only a modern web browser and a stable internet connection. No specialist software or hardware is needed.

Modern web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari or Edge — latest two versions)
Stable internet connection (5 Mbps or better recommended)
Audio output (headphones or speakers) for video lessons
Approximately 90 minutes of uninterrupted time per module
For coach-led delivery — available for both individuals and groups — your MTA coach will confirm all technical requirements and venue setup well in advance of your session.
Common Questions

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.

It teaches staff the laws and policies governing their role — WHS, harassment, discrimination, privacy — turning policy into understood, applied behaviour.
Yes. The WHS Act 2011 requires employers to provide information, training and instruction so staff can work safely. Other laws add further duties.
Most train at induction, then refresh annually or whenever laws, roles or risks change. There's no fixed interval — keep it current and effective.

Your Next Step

STOP REACTING.
START LEADING STRATEGICALLY.

Start self-paced today as an individual, or bring the whole team in with coach-led delivery. Not sure which is right for you? We'll figure it out together in 15 minutes. No obligation.