Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry

Course Description

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.

This course establishes the mandatory work health and safety training that is required prior to undertaking work in the construction industry.

As a part of the training, you will be required 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. A White Card is a mandatory requirement for workers who are employed in the construction sector across all states and territories in Australia.

It is a hazardous and high-risk industry where every day presents new challenges as a project progresses from inception to completion.

Who is this course for?

• Anyone who works in, or is looking to work in the construction industry.

Course outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be issued with a Statement of Attainment for CPCCWHS1001 – Prepare to work safely in the construction industry and a laminated QLD White Card.