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Course Bookings

Please get in contact with High Risk Work Solutions to discuss training options.

Course Details

Nationally recognised unit of competency

CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (White Card)

Course duration

4-6 hours (experience, competency and class size dependent)

Location

Onsite or offsite, statewide

Price

$150.00 per person in Hobart (GST exempt)

$180.00 per person in Launceston/Devonport (GST exempt)

Please enquire about group booking rates and discounts

Partially funded by Keystone if eligible

Prerequisites

Must be 16 years of age and possess good language, literacy and numeracy skills

What to bring

USI number (Unique Student Identifier)

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Photo ID must be provided on the first day of training

 

Biscuits, tea, coffee and drinks are provided. There are many takeaway food options nearby or feel free to bring your own lunch

 

PPE requirements Safety boots, long pants and Hi Vis short/long sleeve shirt

Course outline

  • ​Identify health and safety legislative requirements of construction work

  • Identify construction hazards and risk control measures

  • Identify health and safety communication and reporting processes

  • Identify incident and emergency response procedures

Application

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.

Registered Training Organisation (RTO)

The Statement of Attainment is issued by Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO #90909.