Work Health and Safety
CPCWHS1001
Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
This unit of competency specifies the mandatory work health and safety training required prior to undertaking construction work.
Read full course overviewCourse codeCPCWHS1001
Face-to-Face1 day
E-LearningNot required
ABOUT THIS COURSE
Official course overview
This unit of competency specifies the mandatory work health and safety training required prior to undertaking construction work. The unit requires the person to demonstrate personal awareness and knowledge of health and safety legislative requirements in order to work safely and prevent injury or harm to self and others. It covers identifying and orally reporting common construction hazards, understanding basic risk control measures, and identifying procedures for responding to potential incidents and emergencies. It also covers correctly selecting and fitting common personal protective equipment (PPE) used for construction work.
This unit meets the general construction induction training requirements of:
Part 1.1 Definitions and Part 6.5 of the Model Work Health and Safety Regulations;
Division 11 of Part 3 of the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1996 for Western Australia; and
Division 3 of Part 5.1 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2007 for Victoria.
It is expected that site-specific induction training will be conducted prior to conducting construction work.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit. Relevant work health and safety state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm jurisdictional requirements.
Course delivery combines guided learning, practical activities and assessment aligned with the course requirements. Training and assessment combine the knowledge and practical capability required to demonstrate competency in relevant workplace scenarios.
COURSE CONTENT
What the course covers
- Understand the key course requirements
- Apply relevant workplace procedures safely
- Demonstrate the required knowledge and practical capability
- Apply relevant workplace, safety and reporting procedures
- Demonstrate skills through practical and knowledge assessment
UNITS OF COMPETENCY
Nationally registered units
WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR
Audience and pathways
- People entering or progressing in work health and safety.
- Workers completing role-specific, licensing or workplace training requirements.
- Organisations seeking practical, nationally recognised training for their teams.
ASSESSMENT
How competency is demonstrated
Assessment may include written or online knowledge questions, observation of practical tasks, workplace-style scenarios, verbal questioning and supporting documentation. Exact assessment activities depend on the nationally recognised unit or qualification.
BEFORE YOU ENROL
Entry and participation requirements
- Photo identification may be required.
- Participants must complete all required theory and practical assessment activities.
- Any industry, workplace or licensing prerequisites will be confirmed before enrolment.
Course availability, delivery duration and licensing requirements can change. NSTA Tasmania will confirm the current training plan, prerequisites and applicable regulatory requirements before enrolment.