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Mandatory Training

Staff at Griffith must complete the required mandatory training for their role. Mandatory training helps ensure that Griffith University can meet the legal, social, and institutional responsibilities so that staff are provided with a safe and healthy work environment.

This page provides information on the mandatory training required at Griffith, and outlines which courses must be undertaken and when. It also provides several recommended training courses available to staff. Please note that some of the recommended training courses may be mandatory based on your role, and some roles may require additional training not listed here. Please discuss with your manager if you are unsure of what additional training may be required for your role.

All staff training can be accessed via our Learning Management System Canvas unless otherwise specified.

Mandatory Training for all staff

The following training courses are mandatory for all staff. This includes staff who are part-time, casual, internal contractors, and visiting and adjunct staff, unless otherwise specified in the notes.

Course	Frequency	Owner
Health & Safety Induction - 20 min In this module, you will learn about your health and safety responsibilities under Queensland laws and Griffith policies.	3 years	Health, Safety, & Wellbeing
Emergency Response & Evacuation (Fire Safety) - 20 min This module provides vital safety information specific to emergency and evacuation events including response procedures within Griffith’s building and grounds.	Annually	Health, Safety, & Wellbeing
Cybersecurity Essentials (Integrity Program Module) - 20 min This module forms part of our Integrity Program and covers cyber security responsibility, key threats, mitigation actions and incident reporting to ensure staff can protect themselves and Griffith from threats.	Annually	Digital Foundations, Digital Solutions
Fraud & Corruption (Integrity Program Module) - 30 min This module forms part of our Integrity Program and offers training designed to build your awareness and understanding of what constitutes fraud and corruption, as well as the standards of behaviour Griffith expects from all staff. It also shows several workplace scenarios of fraudulent and conflicts of interest situations which will help equip you with the skills to identify and report concerns.	Annually	Integrity, Legal Services
Code of Conduct - 30 min Completing the module is one way we can work together to promote a workplace that is professional, respectful, safe, inclusive and productive for staff and students. NOTE. Only continuing and fixed term staff are required to complete this training, while it being recommended for casuals.	Annually	Human Resources

Role Specific Mandatory Training

The following training is mandatory for specific roles. Please refer to the role column to see if you are required to complete the course. If you are unsure if a course is mandatory for your role, please discuss with your manager.

Further information on site-specific safety training can also be found on the University Wide Training Matrix.

Course	Role	Frequency
Secure Global Engagement – 20 min This module provides information to assure arrangements involving international parties are conducted safely and securely.	All academic staff	2 years
Financial Delegation NOTE. Course training is triggered when staff member requests access.	Staff with Financial Delegation responsibilities	No refresher required
Fraud & Corruption – 20 min NOTE. Training sent directly to identified roles.	Critical Roles as identified	Quarterly
PCI Compliance – 20 min	Staff taking payments for university products and services or using cardholder data	Annually
Fire Warden Training – 30 min This module aims to provide information to new wardens and provide an annual refresher to existing wardens.	Fire Wardens	Annually
Lab, Workshop & Studio Safety – 1 hour	Those who use or work in labs, workshops, studios and clinics (including students and contractors).	2 years
Gas Cylinder Safety – 30 min	Those who use or handle gas cylinders	2 years
PC3 Laboratory – 30 min Overview of the PC3/BC3 facility, certification requirements and operational procedures.	Those who use or work in the PC3/BC3 facility.	Annually
General Biosafety (Biosafety Program) This module forms part of the Biosafety Program designed to provide awareness of the biological hazards and regulatory compliance obligations associated with a biological laboratory.	Those involved in activities involving biological materials	2 years
Genetic Biosafety (Biosafety Program) This module forms part of the Biosafety Program designed to provide awareness of the biological hazards and regulatory compliance obligations associated with a biological laboratory.	Those involved in activities involving biological materials	2 years
Biosecurity (Biosafety Program) This module forms part of the Biosafety Program designed to provide awareness of the biological hazards and regulatory compliance obligations associated with a biological laboratory.	Those involved in activities involving biological materials	2 years
Chemical Safety – 1 hour Understand your responsibilities and obligations, chemical hazard classification, storage requirements, and general work practices required when using chemicals in the workplace, and who to contact for assistance.	Those who work with laboratory chemicals	2 years
Radiation Safety – 1 hour Required for anyone working with ionising radiation such as devices that emit radiation or radioactive sources.	Those who use radiation devices or radioactive sources	Annually
Laser Safety – 30 min Increase understanding of lasers, and to enable users to identify and control laser hazards including selecting appropriate personal protective equipment.	Those who use or intend to use lasers	2 years
Animal Ethics – 2 hours	Staff involved in the care and use of animals.	2 years

Recommended Training

The following training courses are recommended for staff. These courses are designed to be useful for most staff however are not mandated to be completed on a recurring basis.

Course
Information Management – 1 hour This module is designed to help staff improve their awareness and understanding of information management. It outlines your responsibilities as a University staff member, and provides you with foundational knowledge on which to build your information management skills. It covers a range of topics including: Information governance and compliance Information security classification Lifecycle management Personal information and privacy Sharing, access and use The training should be refreshed annually.
Wellbeing for Work & Life – 1 hour Provides information and resources to support wellbeing. This module covers Griffith University's wellbeing culture, how to manage personal mental health and wellbeing and steps to improve physical health, along with tips on supporting others.
Equal Opportunity Online - 2 hours total These four modules are designed to increase your awareness of discrimination and harassment issues, and inform you of your responsibilities under Griffith Policy and the law. Modules 1 to 3 are suitable for all staff to complete and will cover: Module 1: Diversity and Inclusion on Campus Module 2: Preventing Discrimination at Work Module 3: Workplace Relationships Module 4 is recommended for managers and team leaders (or those with supervisory responsibility) although staff without supervisory responsibility are also welcome to complete it and will cover: Module 4: Intentional Inclusion This training should be refreshed every two years.
Sustainability Awareness - 10 minutes This module gives a snapshot of Griffith’s sustainability commitment and offers information on how you can contribute.
Recognise. Respond. Refer. - 30 minutes This module is part of our Safe Campuses approach and provides information on how to recognize the signs of personal violence and disrespectful behaviour, respond with empathy to a disclosure, and refer to support and reporting services at or external to Griffith.
Musculoskeletal Injury Management and Prevention – 30 min Practical information on the mechanisms of workplace injury including pain and injury management . It also gives guidance on manual handling and the key aspects of workstation adjustment and injury prevention.
Manual Tasks/Office Ergonomics - 20-30 min Covers hazards, risks and the risk management process; how to reduce the chance of injuries; and helping staff work safely at Griffith University.