Australian City International College

Overview

Course Code :

CPCWHS1001

CRICOS Code :

Study Mode:

This training program is delivered in a blended mode comprising structured face-to-face classroom instruction, practical simulation within a simulated workplace environment, and self-paced pre-training study.

Study Duration:

This training is being delivered over 8 hours including breaks

Fees Information:

Tuition Fees: 110

Enrollment Fee:

Material Fee:

Delivery Location:

Parramatta (NSW) : Level 2, 17-21 Macquarie St Parramatta NSW 2150 Darwin (NT) : 25 Cavenagh St, Darwin City, NT, 0800

The Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry course provides participants with the essential knowledge and skills required to understand and follow workplace health and safety (WHS) practices in the construction industry.

This course introduces participants to common construction site hazards, workplace safety responsibilities, risk management procedures and the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Participants will develop an understanding of how to identify and report workplace hazards, follow safety procedures, communicate safety concerns and respond appropriately to incidents and emergencies.

Successful completion of this unit may satisfy the general construction induction training requirements, subject to the applicable state or territory regulatory requirements.

What You Will Learn

Upon successful completion of this unit, participants will be able to:

Identify workplace health and safety legislation and responsibilities relevant to construction work.
Recognise common construction site hazards and understand appropriate risk control measures.
Understand the correct selection and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Identify workplace safety signs, symbols and documentation.
Understand procedures for reporting hazards, incidents and workplace injuries.
Identify the roles and responsibilities of workplace health and safety personnel.
Understand basic incident, emergency and first-aid response procedures.

Who Should Enrol?

This course is suitable for individuals who:

Are preparing to enter the construction industry.
Intend to undertake work in general construction environments.
Want to develop an understanding of construction workplace health and safety requirements.
Need to complete general construction induction training, where applicable.

Assessment

Participants are required to demonstrate the knowledge and practical skills specified in the unit of competency.

Assessment may include:

Written and/or knowledge-based assessments.
Oral communication and reporting activities.
Identification of construction hazards and appropriate control measures.
Practical demonstration of correctly selecting and fitting personal protective equipment.

Participants must meet all assessment requirements to be deemed competent.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal prerequisite units for CPCWHS1001.

Participants should have sufficient language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills to understand safety instructions, communicate workplace safety information and complete the required assessment activities.

Additional enrolment and identification requirements may apply.

Course Outcome

Upon successful completion of all training and assessment requirements, eligible participants will receive a Statement of Attainment for CPCWHS1001 – Prepare to work safely in the construction industry.

Where authorised and applicable under the relevant state or territory requirements, the successful completion of this training may also support the issuance of a General Construction Induction Card (White Card).

Enquire Now

Take the first step towards understanding workplace safety in the construction industry.

Contact ACIC to find out more about course availability, upcoming training dates, delivery arrangements and enrolment requirements.

CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry