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CPCWHS1001O - Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry - WA Online

This course 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
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Description

This course 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.

Performance feature

locate and recognise numbers commonly used in safety signs.

ask questions to clarify instructions

listen to instructions to identify key safety information

tell another person about a construction problem or hazard.

follow simple pictorial safety instructions

follow simple safety instructions that are written in English.

select risk control measures.

Course Content

1 unit - 6 hours total length

CPCWHS1001

Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry

Entry requirements (Accredited)

To make the most of your YRT Accredited course, it’s essential to have the following skills:

  • Basic English literacy and numeracy.
  • Fundamental computer skills.
  • Access to a modern device with fast internet and video capabilities.
  • A Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) assessment to ensure you're equipped with the essential skills to succeed in the course.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you'll have the tools and knowledge to confidently apply these key concepts in practice:

Upon successful completion, the student will receive a national Accredited qualification is recognised nationally under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and Australian Skills Quality Authority.

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