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PCBU: Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking (WHS) Training

Clarifying duties under the Workplace Health and Safety Legislation

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Program Overview

PCBU: Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking (WHS) Training equips PCBUs, officers and senior leaders with a practical understanding of their duties under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.

The program clarifies legal responsibilities, officer due diligence obligations and risk management expectations, helping leaders make informed, defensible decisions. Participants learn how effective consultation, risk controls and governance systems reduce harm, strengthen safety culture and protect organisational reputation.

Focused on proactive prevention and accountability, this training embeds WHS into everyday leadership practice — not just compliance activity.

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Program Overview

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

  • Understand PCBU definitions and duties

  • Implement effective WHS consultation processes

  • Apply practical risk management strategies

  • Navigate WHS legislation with confidence

  • Strengthen safety culture and reporting systems

Leaders Outcomes

In addition to the outcomes above, leaders and managers will also be able to:

  • Fulfil Leadership and Positive Duty Obligations

  • Lead Early Intervention and Appropriate Response

  • Model and Reinforce Respectful Workplace Standards

  • Strengthen Team Culture Through Proactive Risk Management

  • Embed Prevention and Accountability into Everyday Leadership Practice

Delivery Options

PCBU training is delivered flexibly to suit organisational size, risk profile and governance needs.

All delivery options are interactive and grounded in adult learning principles.

  • Facilitated Workshops

    Expert-led facilitated sessions focused on practical interpretation of PCBU duties and applied governance scenarios.

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What’s Included

  • Professional facilitation by an experienced practitioner

  • Pre-session briefing to tailor content to organisational risk and governance context

  • Alignment with WHS policies, consultation frameworks and reporting systems

  • Minor customisation of scenarios and language

  • Interactive delivery featuring discussion and applied tools

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Online, Self-Paced Learning 

What this looks like:
Interactive online modules covering PCBU duties, due diligence and risk management.

Best suited for:
Officer onboarding and refresher training.

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Our Approach to Training

How we deliver matters, not just what we deliver.

All PCBU training is delivered using evidence-based, participant-centred principles:

  • Psychologically Safe Environments

    We create spaces where participants can reflect, question and practise skills openly.

  • Culturally Responsive & Trauma-Informed

    We acknowledge identity, culture and lived experience, approaching learning with care and respect.

  • Inclusive & Accessible

    Sessions are adaptable and welcoming across identities, abilities and learning needs.

  • Practical & Adult Learning–Focused

    Training is interactive and practical, grounded in real workplace scenarios so participants can confidently apply learning in their day-to-day roles.

This approach ensures learning is credible, defensible and effective.

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  • Clear understanding of duties reduces the likelihood of incidents, enforcement action, prosecutions and reputational damage.

  • PCBU training strengthens understanding of WHS duties, risk identification, resource allocation, consultation processes and verification mechanisms. It supports officers to actively monitor safety performance and meet due diligence obligations under the WHS Act.

  • While training itself is not prescribed, PCBUs and officers must demonstrate due diligence, which includes acquiring and keeping up-to-date WHS knowledge.

  • While the WHS Act does not prescribe specific training, PCBUs and officers must demonstrate due diligence, which includes acquiring and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of WHS matters. Training supports this obligation.

  • A PCBU is a person or organisation that conducts a business or undertaking and holds primary WHS duties under the Work Health and Safety Act.

  • This program is designed for PCBUs, officers, executives, directors, senior leaders, HR, WHS professionals and managers with safety responsibilities.

  • Recommended session lengths vary depending on audience and interaction required: Webinar-style or awareness sessions: 90 minutes Hiring managers and HR teams: 2–3 hours Mixed hiring panels: 3 hours Senior leaders: 3 hours Boards and executives: 3–4 hours Longer sessions allow for applied practice and governance discussion.

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Expertise in Compliance & Risk Management

At Diversity Australia, we specialise in navigating the complexities of compliance and risk in the workplace. Our team of seasoned professionals, backed by strategic partnerships with industry leaders, ensures that your organisation meets all regulatory requirements while fostering a respectful and inclusive environment.

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Whether you are onboarding officers, responding to regulatory change or strengthening safety leadership, we can support you to deliver PCBU training that is practical, defensible and impactful.

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