Who is this course suitable for?

This online Safety in Design reporting course is suitable for professionals involved in the
preparation, review or use of Safety in Design documentation, including:

• Building designers and architects
• Engineers
• WHS and Safety in Design practitioners
• Developers and client-side advisors
• Project managers and design & construction teams

You don’t need to be a WHS expert — you just need to be involved in design decisions.

What does this Safety in Design reporting course cover?

The online, self-paced short course focuses specifically on Safety in Design reports and documentation, including:

• What a Safety in Design report is (and what it isn’t)
• Structuring clear, proportionate SiD reports
• Matching reporting effort to project risk
• Linking hazards, risks and control measures clearly
• Using reports as live documents throughout the design process
• Common reporting mistakes — and how to avoid them

The content is practical, visual and based on real Safe Design Australia project experience.

Course structure

The course is broken into short, focused modules designed to be completed in one sitting or revisited as needed:
Module 1 – What is a Safety in Design Report?
Purpose of SiD reports under Australian WHS legislation and how they support real design risk management.

Module 2 – Simple vs Complex Reports
Understanding proportionate reporting and avoiding unnecessary complexity.

Module 3 – Step-by-Step: How to Build the Report
A clear, logical structure for writing effective Safety in Design reports.

Module 4 – What Good Looks Like
Real Safe Design Australia examples and practical tips you can apply immediately.

Continuing Professional Development

On completion of the course you’ll receive a Certificate of Completion from Safe Design Australia, which can be used as evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
CPD requirements vary between professional bodies. Participants are encouraged to confirm eligibility and CPD point allocation with their relevant professional association.

How this course fits with our Safety in Design training

Our Not Boring Safe Design Course focuses on how to think about Safety in Design and understand designer WHS obligations. Reports Made Simple focuses on how to clearly document those design decisions through effective Safety in Design reporting.
The two courses are designed to complement each other — one builds capability, the other strengthens communication and documentation.

Why train with Safe Design Australia?

Safe Design Australia are specialist Safety in Design consultants working across Australia and New Zealand.
Our training is: 

• Developed by practising Safety in Design professionals
• Aligned with Australian WHS legislation and Codes of Practice
• Focused on real projects, not theory
• Designed specifically for designers and project teams

Course format

• 100% online
• Self-paced learning
• Short video lessons and practical examples
• Lifetime access

Learn when it suits you and revisit the content whenever you need it.

Ready to simplify your reports?

If you want Safety in Design reports that are clear, proportionate and genuinely useful, Reports Made Simple will change how you approach reporting.