Elevate your safety skills in the construction industry with our online course. Learn to apply WHS requirements, policies, and procedures, ensuring a safe work environment for yourself and others. Gain knowledge in identifying hazardous materials, including asbestos, and mastering legislated safety practices. Ideal for workers across all construction sectors, this course lays the foundation for a safer, more compliant workplace.
If you are an assessor wanting to deliver and assess the CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry course (also known as the “white card” unit), you must hold the CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies & procedures in the construction industry unit, to be able to assess students.
This course may also be relevant for professional development for those working in the construction industry.
Course Details
Unit Being Delivered
The following unit(s) will be awarded to successful participants in this course. The certificate will be issued by Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909.
• CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
To view full unit details please visit www.training.gov.au
+ COURSE DELIVERY
The course is delivered 100% online
+ COURSE DURATION
- Self-Paced – It is expected students may complete the course within 4-5 hours (depending on experience levels) This can be completed over a number of sessions. Your course progress will be saved.
- Students are expected to complete all learning and assessment activities within six (6) months of enrolment. Failure to complete all requirements may result in your enrolment being disabled/cancelled.
Physical Requirements: None – no age requirements
Pre-requisites: None – no age requirements
+ CERTIFICATE RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
No industry recommended renewal is identified on the certificate, employers are recommended to consult with stakeholders to identify appropriate training periods.
Learner Rights, Responsibility and Supports
If you are completing this course, please download the student agreement to ensure that you are aware of your rights and obligations. You can access the student written agreement by clicking here.
Contact Directions Health on (02) 94863120 during business hours for further questions or enrol online
Course Assessment
Performance tasks: three (3) simulated tasks
• Complete a risk assessment and upload a video outlining the hazards identified and the control measures to be implemented.
• Conduct a risk assessment and upload a video to demonstrate safe work practices.
• Upload a video demonstrating emergency first aid treatment provided for a minor injury.
Documentation:
• Two (2) Risk Assessment form
• One (1) Incident Report form
Theory assessment: Assessment consists of multiple choice and short answer questions. The student must complete all assessment questions.
Extra Information
Training and assessment is delivered on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909.
Student written agreement
If you are completing this course, please download the student agreement to ensure that you are aware of your rights and obligations. You can access the student written agreement by clicking here.
Student handbook for learners rights, responsibility and support, including complaints
Course requirements
There are no prerequisite, entry, work-placement, licensing or certification requirements for this course.
Enrolment information
+ ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
This course is Self Paced – It is expected students may complete the course within 4.5 hours (depending on experience levels)
Learning content is provided in an online format within the course. Assessment activities consist of three (3) simulated performance tasks outlines below. Please note in order to successfully complete the performance tasks you will be required to supply the following materials, tools, equipment (e.g. a ladder or drill, signage and barricade) and personal protective equipment (PPE) currently used in industry and a first aid kit (for a minor burn, cut or an abrasion).
- Complete a risk assessment and upload a video outlining the hazards identified and the control measures to be implemented
- Conduct a risk assessment and upload a video to demonstrate safe work practices
- Provide emergency first aid treatment for a minor injury
Complete the following documentation:
- Two (2) Risk Assessment forms
- One (1) Incident Report form
Complete a theory assessment consisting of multiple-choice and short-answer questions.
Students must have access to a computer, smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device with access to the internet to complete the online studies and practical assessment.
The following additional requirements will apply:
- Students must upload three (3) videos of themselves outlining hazards identified and the control measures to be implemented (during a simulation), demonstrate safe work practices, and provide emergency first aid treatment for a minor injury.
- Equipment requirement: You will be required to provide your own materials, tools, equipment (e.g. a ladder or drill) and personal protective equipment currently used in industry
- LLN requirements: Proficient verbal, reading and written English language skills to demonstrate communication skills, reading and interpreting of WHS information and to complete a written risk assessment and incident report forms.
