This 2-day program runs as from 8:30am to 4:00pm both days.

Students must attend all sessions on both days.

Note: We can also present in-company for organisations with a small group of personnel requiring training. Please contact us to discuss your plans.

The Conversion to Audiometric Surveillance workshop provides comprehensive training in the audiometry requirements of WA’s Work Health and Safety (WHS) regulation 58, in effect across the state from April 2024.

For current WorkCover WA Approved Audiometric Officers, this workshop offers the opportunity to achieve full compliance with the Code of Practice and Australian Standard 1269.4, the key reference documents in workplace audiometry. To achieve a Certificate of Competence in Occupational Audiometry attendees must successfully complete: (1) a pre-course assignment and open book written assessment, and (2) demonstrate competence in practical skills (including audiometry, otoscopy, audiogram description).

Participants on this course will receive comprehensive training in a range of topics relevant to audiometric testing under the new legislation, including:

• Audiometric surveillance basics and terminology
• Noise and other hazards that cause hearing loss
• New audiometry legislation and requirements in WA
• Relevant Australian Standard and Code of Practice
• Principles and aims of measuring “hearing shift”
• AS/NZS1269.4 and OSHA hearing shift protocols
• Company requirements following identification of hearing shift
• AS/NZS 1269.4 and OSHA hearing shift protocols
• Hearing protection: types, limitations and requirements of audiometric testers
• Hands-on audiogram comparison exercises
• Extended Waugh and Macrae (NAL80) criteria
• WorkCover WA vs surveillance: what’s the difference?
• Revised case history questions
• Software to assist with managing a surveillance program and audiogram comparison
• Review of best practice testing techniques
• Question/answer and discussion sessions

This workshop is highly relevant to existing audiometric testers (WorkCover WA AAOs) seeking the skills and knowledge required to achieve compliance with the new WHS regulation 58 audiometry laws. Students will gain a clear understanding of how to conduct audiometric surveillance as well as the key differences to WA’s long-standing WorkCover WA requirements.

Participants wishing to achieve a Certificate of Competence in Occupational Audiometry must be current WorkCover WA Approved Audiometric Officers.

A Certificate of Competence in Occupational Audiometry is offered to current audiometric testers. To achieve the certificate, attendees must successfully complete: (1) a pre-course assignment and open book written assessment, and (2) demonstrate competence in practical skills (including audiometry, otoscopy, audiogram description).

“This workshop is informative and thought -provoking. Practical applications were presented throughout the 2 days which could be applied to our workplace.  I highly recommend this workshop for audiometric testers and managers responsible for preparing for the April 2024 introduction of the health surveillance requirements of WHS regulation 58 and AS/NZS1269.4.” Monique, Health and Hygiene Coordinator, Talison Lithium, WA.

“A great course. Gave me a very clear overview on the new legislative requirements. Allows us to make better decisions on implementing an audiometry program.” Luke, Specialist – Occupational Hygiene, Roy Hill, WA.

 “The information presented was relevant and provided a very thorough understanding of the new WHS regulation 58 audiometry surveillance requirements.” India, Specialist – Health and Wellness, Roy Hill, WA.

“Essential information and skills for those involved in conducting tests and implementing hearing thresholds shift programs to align with the new WHS regulation 58.”  Harry, Occ Health Nurse, Newcrest Mining, WA.

“This course was really interesting. Glenn delivered the material really well. All questions were answered and he made the topic clear, even when the material was difficult or source/government documents were unclear. This course increased and made clear my understanding of the Standard.”  Mary, Trainer, Sonic Health Plus, WA.

“I learnt a lot more about the new regulation 58 legislation. I had researched online previously and found it was not at all clear or easy to understand. Now I have clarity to take back to my employer and relay the upcoming requirements.”  Adelle, Occupational Health Nurse, CBH, WA.

“Glenn is an excellent teacher, very knowledgeable and approachable. As usual, excellent delivery and clarity. I now have a good understanding of a challenging topic.”  Oliver, Physiotherapist, Biosymm, WA.

“An informative, thorough workshop. Glenn provided great clarity, laughs (as always) and kept us engaged. I now have a thorough understanding of the changes ahead in audiometric surveillance legislation.”  Emma, Occupational Health Nurse, Alcoa, WA.

“This course provided a great summary of AS1269.4 protocols, criteria for “duty of care” and how to implement the changes into our audiometry program. I really liked all the tools, and tips and templates Glenn provided to help us get our program up and running. The delivery was spot on. We covered a lot of material, however it was summarised and reinforced along the way, so I understood everything.”  Rebecca, Health Advisor, WA.

Please contact Lynne Miles, Course Manager, with any questions: 1300 118 222 or admin@hearingcompany.com.au.

Participants will receive a course manual and workbook.

A Certificate of Competence in Occupational Audiometry will be issued to participants who successfully complete: (1) a pre-course assignment and an open book written assessment, and (2) demonstrate competence in practical skills in line with best practice techniques (including audiometry, otoscopy, audiogram description).

• Audiometric surveillance basics and terminology
• Noise and other hazards that cause hearing loss
• Audiometry legislation and requirements in WA
• Relevant Australian Standard and Code of Practice
• Principles and aims of measuring “hearing shift”
• Company requirements following hearing shift
• AS/NZS1269.4 and OSHA hearing shift protocols
• Hearing protection: types, limitations and requirements of audiometric testers
• Hands-on audiogram comparison exercises
• Extended Waugh and Macrae criteria
• WorkCover WA vs surveillance: what’s the difference?
• Revised case history questions
• Review of practical competence in conducting hearing tests in line with best practice techniques
• Question/answer and discussion sessions

The skills and knowledge obtained through this workshop will enable existing audiometric testers to achieve compliance with:

• Work Health and Safety regulation 58 Audiometric testing
• Code of Practice: Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at Work
• Australian Standard AS/NZS1269.4 Auditory assessment

The following fees are payable should a participant withdraw from the course:

• Following registration: 10% of full course fee
• Within 2 weeks of the starting date: 50% of full course fee
• Within 1 week of the starting date: 100% of full course fee

Yes, we accept transfers to another person but only within the same course. Deferring a registration to another course (different dates) is regarded as a cancellation. See previous section.

Yes. Students who successfully complete the pre-course assignment, open book written assessment and demonstrate practical competence will be issued with a Certificate of Competence in Occupational Audiometry describing the skills mastered during the workshop.

Yes, the Conversion to Occupational Audiometry workshop provides up to 10 hours of tuition for the Certificate of Attendance option and up to 14 for the Certificate of Competence option, which can be claimed towards CPD requirements.

Yes. We will public courses in Perth.

We can also conduct in-company courses for organisations with multiple employees to be trained. This can work out as a cost-effective and efficient way to upskill a team.

Public courses in Perth are usually conducted at The Boulevard in Floreat.

Onsite courses are also conducted at company premises. Our equipment and teaching personnel are completely portable.

No. This course is not approved by Coal Services for training nurses to conduct NSW Coal Industry Order 45 health surveillance audiometric tests.

Coal Services has approved our comprehensive 4-day Occupational Audiometry Course and 2-day Intermediate Audiometry Workshop.

We offer a range of courses focused on conducting occupational audiometry. These include a half-day workshop on fitting insert earphones (which offer portable, high-level noise reduction) through to 2-day and 4-day courses which offer varying degrees of compliance with workplace audiometry legislation, Australian Standards and industry best practice.

See our range of courses here.