About CSI
NATIONALLY RECOGNISED & ACCREDITED TRAINING COURSES
- 10830NAT Course in crystalline silica exposure prevention
- 11369NAT Course in workplace impairment prevention
- 11084NAT Course in asbestos awareness
- CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
- CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies & procedures in the construction industry
- CPCSIL2001 Use & maintain respiratory protective equipment
- CPCSIL3001 Work with products & materials containing crystalline silica
- CPCSIL4001 Supervise & manage work with products & materials generating respirable crystalline silica
- MSMWHS216 Operate breathing apparatus
ACT GOVERNMENT APPROVED COURSES
- ACT Health & Safety Representative refresher training (1 day)
- ACT Health & Safety Representative training (5 days)
- Entry permit holder training through the CFMEU ACT Branch
NON-ACCREDITED TRAINING COURSES
- Bullying, harassment & racial vilification training
- Chemical awareness training
- Chemical suit training
- Domestic & family violence awareness training
- Electrical safety awareness training
- Environmental awareness training
- Hazardous manual tasks training
- Healthy eating & nutrition awareness training
- Heat awareness training
- Height safety awareness refresher training
- Ladder safety awareness training
- NSW Asbestos and silica awareness training
- Onsite fire & emergency procedure awareness training
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) awareness training
- Preliminary impairment assessor training
- Safe & respectful workplaces workshop
- Safe talk suicide prevention awareness training
- Safe use of hand & power tools training
- Sun smart training
- WHS committee member training
- WHS hazard identification training
- WHS managers & supervisors training
- Workplace mental health awareness training
RTO ID : 88216
CSI aims to accommodate the busy schedules of the building and construction industry through flexible training delivery modes. Most training can be conducted at your workplace and at a time that is suitable for your organisation.
Creative Safety Initiatives represents a group of dedicated individuals who are committed to creating safe work environments and safe communities for workers. Through the provision of education, CSI aims to encourage harm reduction and attitudinal change in regards to safety in the workplace.
Our Staff
Brian Vernon
General Manager
Brian joined CSI in February 2023. He has 36 years’ experience in the vocational education and training sector with a master’s and bachelor degrees in Adult Education, 2 graduate diplomas, 3 advanced diplomas, 11 diplomas in various fields, 6 certificate IVs in various fields.
Brian Smith
Training Officer
Brian comes to CSI with over 16 years’ experience working in Youth Protection and the broader community as a field Officer. Workplace health and Safety has always been a priority for Brian. Brian became a trainer for CSI in 2021.
Grant Brewer
Training Coordinator
Grant has an extensive range of skills, from conducting assessments, training, work and safety procedures being a Hydraulic worker to completing his Diploma of Youth Services and operating his own successful plumbing business. Grant joined the CSI team in 2020 as a Trainer.
Rory Pearsall
Training Officer
Rory joined CSI in April 2023 and has been in the trades industry for 11 years, including mechanical and electrical trades experience. Workplace health and safety has been a priority of his career.
Duncan Bennett-Burleigh
Training Officer
Duncan rejoined the CSI Team in July 2023. He is a qualified trainer/assessor specialising in high risk and safety training. Duncan has over 15 years training experience and 43 years in the construction industry.
Robert Moran
Training Officer
Robert joined the CSI Team in June 2023. He has 35 years’ in business and has an MBA qualification. Focused on aligning business objectives through measurable outcomes in operational management, facilities management, ICT management, project management, account management and professional development and training.
Stephanie Balnaves
Office Coordinator
Stephanie joined the CMEU ACT Branch at the beginning of 2020 following her EA role with the Dickson Tradies. Stephanine brings over 10 years administration experience to Creative Safety Initiatives.
Tara Gledhill
Membership Officer
Tara commenced at CFMEUACT/CSI in May 2024 and facilities general reception duties for the CFMEU ACT Branch and Creative Safety Initiatives
Montana Boyle
Membership Officer
Montana joined CFMEU ACT/CSI in June 2023 and facilities general reception duties for the CFMEU ACT Branch and Creative Safety Initiatives.
Sessional Trainer
Dedrie Walsh
Rodney Buchanan
Xenii Newman-Kell
Natalie Buchanan
Senior Administration Officer
Natalie joined CFMEU/CSI in November 2023. Natalie has over 20 years’ experience in training and administration in the vocational education and training sector.