Product Safety Awareness (PSA) Training
We have developed a great range of product safety awareness courses for all types of suppliers and sellers into Australia and New Zealand.
Your suppliers will receive a Watchdog Statement of Completion when they have completed the course which can be kept for your compliance records.
Click on the module below for more information or see our FAQ's at the bottom of the page.
Your suppliers will receive a Watchdog Statement of Completion when they have completed the course which can be kept for your compliance records.
Click on the module below for more information or see our FAQ's at the bottom of the page.
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Watchdog Product Safety Awareness (WDPSA01)
This is our comprehensive training module on product safety awareness for sellers in Australia and New Zealand. You will receive invaluable guidance on how to ensure your products meet the necessary safety and regulatory requirements.
You will also gain insights into potential risks and liabilities and learn how to avoid them effectively.
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Toys, crafts and novelties
(WDPSA02)
In this module you will receive Watchdog Product Safety Awareness (WDPSA01) + guides to the Mandatory Standards for:
- small parts (toys for children up to 3 years);
- projectile toys;
- toys containing magnets;
- migration of elements (toys for children up to 6 years);
- aquatic toys (for children under 14 years);
- non-refillable helium cylinders; and
- toys, craft & novelties - banned and unsafe goods.
This module also includes downloadable Supplier Verification Checklists for these products.
Infant and nursery products (WDPSA03)
In this module you will receive Watchdog Product Safety Awareness (WDPSA01) + guides to the Mandatory Standards for:
- baby bath aids;
- baby dummies (and dummy chains);
- baby walkers;
- child restraints for motor vehicles;
- cots (household and folding);
- prams and strollers;
- children's nightwear;
- fibre content and care labeling; and
- swimming and floatation aids (for children under 14).
This module also includes downloadable Supplier Verification Checklists for these products.
Button Batteries (and products containing button batteries) (WDPSA04)
In this module you will receive Watchdog Product Safety Awareness (WDPSA01) + guides to the Mandatory Standards for:
- button batteries; and
- products containing button batteries.
This module also includes downloadable Supplier Verification Checklists for these products.
Homewares (WDPSA05)
In this module you will receive Watchdog Product Safety Awareness (WDPSA01) + guides to the Mandatory Standards for:
- bean bags;
- bunk beds;
- fibre content and care labeling;
- blinds (corded internal window coverings);
- decorative alcohol-fuelled devices;
- hot water bottles;
- multipurpose ladders (NZ); and
- homewares - banned and unsafe goods.
This module also includes downloadable Supplier Verification Checklists for these products.
Pet Products + Button Batteries (WDPSA05B)
In this module you will receive Watchdog Product Safety Awareness (WDPSA01) + guides to the Mandatory Standards for:
- bean bags;
- small parts (Toys for Children up to 3 years);
- fibre content and care labelling;
- hot water bottles;
- button batteries; and
- products containing button batteries.
This module also includes downloadable Supplier Verification Checklists for these products.
Clothing and Accesories (WDPSA06)
In this module you will receive Watchdog Product Safety Awareness (WDPSA01) + guides to the Mandatory Standards for:
- clothing and textiles (care labelling);
clothing and textiles (fibre content labelling); - clothing and footwear (country of origin labelling);
- children's nightwear and paper patterns for children's nightwear;
- sunglasses and fashion spectacles.
This module also includes downloadable Supplier Verification Checklists for these products.
Sports and recreation (WDPSA07)
In this module you will receive Watchdog Product Safety Awareness (WDPSA01) + guides to the Mandatory Standards for:
This module also includes downloadable Supplier Verification Checklists for these products.
- aquatic toys;
- basketball rings and backboards;
- bicycles;
- bicycle helmets;
- care labelling;
- exercise cycles;
- elastic luggage (occy) straps;
- moveable soccer goals (28kg and over);
- portable swimming pools;
- quad bikes;
- self-balancing scooters (hoverboards);
- treadmills;
- sunglasses;
- swimming and flotation aids;
- sports and recreation - banned and unsafe goods.
This module also includes downloadable Supplier Verification Checklists for these products.
Cosmetics and toiletries (WDPSA08)
In this module you will receive Watchdog Product Safety Awareness (WDPSA01) + guides to the Mandatory Standards for:
- cosmetics and toiletries (labelling);
- sunscreen.
This module also includes downloadable Supplier Verification Checklists for these products.
Fire Extinguishers
(WDPSA09)
In this module you will receive Watchdog Product Safety Awareness (WDPSA01) + guides to the Mandatory Standards for fire extinguishers.
This module also includes downloadable Supplier Verification Checklists for these products.
Vehicle accessories (WDPSA10)
In this module you will receive Watchdog Product Safety Awareness (WDPSA01) + guides to the Mandatory Standards for:
This module also includes downloadable Supplier Verification Checklists for these products.
- elastic luggage straps (occy straps);
- motor vehicle recovery straps;
- miniature motorbikes;
- portable ramps for motor vehicles;
- trolley jacks;
- vehicle jacks;
- vehicle support stands;
- sports and recreation - banned products
- button batteries; and
- products containing button batteries.
This module also includes downloadable Supplier Verification Checklists for these products.
Products requiring regulatory approval (WDPSA11)
In this module you will receive Watchdog Product Safety Awareness (WDPSA01) + information relating to the requirements for:
- electrical products;
- products regulated by the Gas Technical Regulators Committee (GTRC);
- products regulated by the Australian Media and Communications Authority (ACMA);
- products regulated by the Civil Aviation and Safety Authority (CASA);
- products regulated by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA); and
- products regulated by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA).
Frequently asked questions
What PSA course should I complete?
We have modules that cover a wide range of products that are covered by Mandatory Standards and other requirements in Australia and New Zealand. You can see details about what products are covered in each course above. If you need further assistance with working out which module is right for you, please contact us.
Can I get a bundle discount if I need to do more than one course?
If you have numerous staff to train or need to do training on more than one product category we would be happy to work out a pricing solution that works for you. Please contact us.
How do I know what products each PSA course covers?
You can refer to the lists above or also click on the link for the relevant course and it will take you to the course page. If you need more information about what products are covered in a particular category, please contact us and we will help you out.
What is a Supplier Verification Checklist?
These are downloadable PDF forms that have been developed by Watchdog Compliance. They set out the testing and other requirements for Mandatory Standard products in a clear and easy to understand way. You can complete these forms (or send to your manufacturer) to confirm the testing and other checks for Mandatory Standard products have been done. These verification forms can be retained for your own records, and also provided to your customers (retailers or marketplaces) so that they can see what tests and checks have been conducted in relation to the products you are supplying or selling. Usually test reports, photos of the products and other relevant evidence are attached to these forms when they are returned.
What is a Watchdog Statement of Completion?
This is a downloadable document that will confirm that you have completed the relevant Watchdog Product Safety Awareness Course. These can be retained for you own records and also provided to your customers (retailers and marketplaces) as evidence of your completion of product safety awareness training.