This unit specifies the outcomes required to carry out work health and
safety (WHS) requirements through safe work practices in all on- or off-site construction workplaces. It requires the performance of work in a safe manner through awareness of risks and work requirements, and the planning and performance of safe work practices with concern for personal safety and the safety of others.
The unit covers fundamental WHS requirements necessary to undertake work tasks within any sector in the construction industry. It includes the identification of hazardous materials, including asbestos, and compliance with legislated work safety practices. It does not cover removal of asbestos, which is a licensed activity.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
There are no entry requirements for this course. It is recommended that participants have access to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – including steel capped safety boots, hi-vis work clothing, hard hat and safety glasses.
DELIVERY
Training for this course is delivered in a one (1) day session through a combination of face-to-face classroom and practical activity sessions. Further opportunities for practical exposure may extend this timeframe
UNITS OF COMPETENCY
There is one (1) unit of competency associated with this course:
- CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS
Participants will be required to successfully complete a series of assessment tasks which include a theory exam and practical demonstration / observation.
COURSE FEE
Applicants may be eligible for CSQ Funding, with reduced pricing listed in the table below. |
Fee Table
Short course code and title Full Fee CSQ contribution Silica General Awareness Training (non-accredited) Call for quote $150.00 AGAT Asbestos general awareness training (non-accredited) Call for quote $150.00 BSBSMB401 Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business Call for quote $360.00 BSBSMB402 Plan small business finances Call for quote $360.00 BSBSUS201 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices Call for quote $240.00 BSBWHS414 Contribute to WHS risk management Call for quote $360.00 CPCCCM2004A Handle construction materials Call for quote $250.00 CPCCCM2010 Work safely on scaffolding higher than two metres Call for quote $300.00 CPCCCM2010B Work safely at heights Call for quote $300.00 CPCCLDG3001A Licence to perform dogging $1,350.00 $954.00 CPCCLHS3001A Licence to operate a personnel and materials hoist $1,038.00 $938.00 CPCCLRG3001A Licence to perform rigging basic level $1,750.00 $1,237.00 CPCCLRG3002A Licence to perform rigging intermediate level $1,750.00 $1,294.00 CPCCLSF2001A Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic level $1,250.00 $919.00 CPCCLSF3001A Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding intermediate level $1,555.00 $1,012.00 CPCCLSF4001A Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding advanced level Call for quote $975.00 CPCCLTC4001A Licence to operate a tower crane Call for quote $1,463.00 CPCCLTC4002A Licence to operate a self-erecting tower crane Call for quote $1,763.00 CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry Call for quote $240.00 CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry $120.00 $120.00 CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry Call for quote $240.00 HLTAID003 Provide first aid Call for quote $107.00 TLID1001 Shift materials safely using manual handling methods Call for quote $215.00 TLID3035 Operate a boom type elevating work platform $410.00 $323.00 TLILIC0002 Licence to operate a vehicle loading crane (capacity 10 metre tonnes and above) Call for quote $1,148.00 TLILIC0003 Licence to operate a forklift truck $695.00 $446.00 TLILIC0005 Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) $695.00 $523.00 TLILIC0008 Licence to operate a non-slewing mobile crane (greater than 3 tonnes capacity) $1,038.00 $1,238.00 USESSS001A Use swing stage scaffolds safely Call for quote $638.00 WHSQHSRNCB01 Health and Safety Representative (HSR) WHSQ approved course Initial (5 days) $770.00 $583.00 WHSQHSRNCB02 Health and Safety Representative (Refresher) $265.00 $265.00
COURSE CALENDAR
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HOW TO ENROLInterested applicants should download a copy of the Student Enrolment Form, complete and submit it along with payment. Course prices listed on the website are subject to change without notice. |
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