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Full service provider of audiometry training and equipment

We help Australian businesses meet their legal requirement to assess and protect the hearing of noise-exposed workers.

Over 20 years in the business.

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About us

Established in 2006, The Hearing Company is Australia’s leading full-service provider of audiometry training, equipment and consultancy.

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Director and Principal Audiologist: Glen Johnson

Glenn Johnson draws on over 30 years experience as a clinician, educator and consultant. His specialty area of expertise is understanding the effects of loud noise and other hazards on hearing, particularly in the occupational/industrial environment. Glenn’s reputation in this field extends Australia-wide, and he’s presented at international conferences, lecturer at university and advised industry bodies, companies and government on the effects of noise on workers and managing hearing assessment programs. Learn more about Glenn
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Our primary focus is on supporting businesses that generate high levels of noise, the primary cause of hearing loss in the workplace. With over 30 years experience in the hearing business, we know the WHS noise exposure legislation and Australian Standards inside out. Our team are uniquely skilled to help businesses understand what’s required and provide the necessary training, testing equipment and services to help you establish a compliant, best practice audiometry service for your workers or clients. Learn more about us

Training courses

The Hearing Company conducts Australia-wide occupational audiometry training for compliance with Australian Standards, legislation and industry Codes of Practice. Since 2006, we’ve trained over 2,000 students in the health assessment, resources and industrial sectors.

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Equipment

The Hearing Company supplies a range of quality audiometric equipment designed to meet the needs of the busy hearing assessment practice.

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Assessments

We provide various audiological assessments for companies to comply with government regulations and requirements.

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Consultations

Our consultants deliver comprehensive services and advice, drawing on an unrivalled combination of knowledge, skills and industry expertise.

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Testimonials

  • Jason B

    November 2025 | Perth

    The primary presenter, Glenn, was brilliant. He has extensive knowledge and kept the course interesting each day. The kindness and patience of the Skills Coaches were also excellent, helping to build my confidence and ability in the practical skills. I completed a similar course years ago and found this “refresher” was highly beneficial. Not only to cement/refresh my learnings, but there is a lot of new content and industry changes. I am a better tester after completing this course.

  • Charmain S

    August 2025 | Adelaide

    This was a very educational and stimulating course, while also having an element of entertainment! It was easy to follow, paced well and the practical activities came at the right time to practice what we learnt. The OAC was engaging and very well organised. Everything was thoughtfully prepared, form stationery to course materials – making it easy to focus on learning. Course delivery was fantastic and the pre-course assignment was really useful for getting the most out of the program.

  • Tim C

    August 2025 | Melbourne

    Both Glenn and the course were great. Glenn was very knowledgeable and passionate about the topic. Awesome teacher! Overall, it was a great course as I came in knowing nothing, to feeling at the end of the course I am confident about conducting a hearing test. It was a lot to cover, but worth it!

  • Maria M

    August 2025 | IOH Wollongong

    This was a very engaging course. Glenn is a very good and professional trainer. I enjoyed and found this course most helpful. Overall, a wonderful course. I feel confident in my ability to complete accurate hearing tests with all the skills Glenn taught me.

  • Braden C

    May 2025 | Randstad, Adelaide

    The course was paced well and assisted me from going from baseline knowledge of zero through to building a high competency level. Glenn was great, highly personable and has an incredible understanding of what each students needs to improve and progress their development. The course information was clear and program was well structured, with each day making sense and building on previous content. I 100% would recommend the course to anyone wanting to learn how to conduct workplace hearing tests.

  • Christine W

    March 2025 | Sydney

    The course was well structured and presented in an easy to follow manner. Glenn was engaging and always available to answer questions and help with guidance during the practical sessions. The course had a great balance of theory and practical. There was plenty of time to practice the key skills, with great feedback from the coaches. I now feel confident in my ability to conduct hearing tests. I highly recommend this course.

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FAQs

  • What courses do you offer?

    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 full range of courses or use our course finder.

  • Are the skills and knowledge transferrable throughout Australia?

    Yes! All states/territories now follow the specifications of the Work Health and Safety Regulations (or similar), the Managing Noise and Presenting Hearing Loss at Work Code of Practice and Australian Standard AS/NZS1269.4. The Occupational Audiometry Course provides full compliance with these key documents.

  • Does the course provide compliance with Australian Standard AS/NZS1269.4?

    Many of them do, but please refer to the course page of each course to confirm whether it provides sufficient training to provide complicance with Australian Standard AS/NZS1269.4.

  • What is the course cancellation policy?

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

    • Following registration: 10% of full course fee
    • Within 3 weeks of the starting date: 50% of full course fee
    • Within 1 week of the starting date: 100% of full course fee
  • Can a registration be transferred to a colleague?

    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.

  • Does everyone pass the courses? Is there a course certificate?

    Not everyone is guaranteed to pass, although the pass rate is very high (over 90%). The following are the requirements to pass:

    • For courses with only an attendance requirement, students who attend all sessions will be issued a Certificate of Attendance.
    • Some courses have other requirements to pass, for example requiring students to pass several assessments and demonstrate practical competence. Students who pass will be issued a Certificate of Competence or a Graduation Certificate.
    • Some courses allow you to choose between a Certificate of Attendance option and a Certificate of Competence option.

    Please refer to each course page for details pertaining to each course.

  • Do I have to bring an audiometer or other equipment to the courses?

    No, this is not required although students are welcome to bring equipment if they would like advice on how to use a particular audiometer.

    We supply all required practice equipment including audiometers, otoscopes and consumables.

  • Can I claim Professional Development points for this course?

    Yes, the courses provides hours which can be claimed towards CPD requirements. Please see each course for details on how many hours they provide.

  • Do you offer this course at a public venue? Where are the courses conducted?

    We conduct public courses several times a year in the location of most demand. This depends on each course so please refer to each course page for details pertaining to each course.

    We also regularly 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. Our equipment and teaching personnel are completely portable.

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