PREPARE TO WORKSAFELY IN THECONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
WHITE CARD
(WorkSafe Approved) CPCWHS1001
CPCWHS1001
Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry
White Card (WorkSafe Approved)
This unit of competency specifies the mandatory work health and safety training required prior to undertaking construction work. The target group will be people requiring training to safely work on construction sites.
Also, this unit requires the person to demonstrate personal awareness and knowledge of health and safety legislative requirements 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.
USI – All students undertaking nationally recognised training will need to have a Unique Student Identifier (USI).
It is free and easy for students to create their own USI online. To apply for your USI, please visit www.usi.gov.au
AILS
TOPICS COVERED
- Applicable OHS legislative requirements relevant to own work, role and responsibilies are identified and explained.
- Duty of care requirements are identified.
- Own responsibilities to comply with safe work practices are identified and explained.
- Basic principles of risk management are identified.
- Common construction hazards are identified and discussed.
- Measures for controlling hazards and risks are identified.
- OHS communication processes, information and documentation are identified and discussed.
- Role of designated OHS personnel is identified and explained.
- Safety signs and symbols are identified and explained.
- Procedures and relevant authorities for reporting hazards, incidents and injuries are identified.
- General procedures for responding to incidents and emergencies are identified and explained.
- Procedures for accessing first aid are identified.
- Requirements for the selection and use of relevant personal protective equipment are identified and demonstrated.
- Fire safety equipment is identified and discussed.
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES...
By the completion of this course participants should be able to…
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Identify OHS legislative requirements
02
Identify OHS communication & reporting process
03
Identify construction hazards & control measures
04
Identify OHS incident response procedures
PROGRAM OFSTUDY
Two (2) weeks prior to the face to face day the student will be provided with a learner workbook. The student is expected to read and complete the tasks prior to the face to face day. This activity is deemed to be learning only, not assessment.
1 day x workshop (7 hours) Face to face training and assessment.
Ongoing communication with the trainer and assessor.
Ongoing student support provided by the trainer and assessor.
Copy of the student Driver’s Licence/Photo ID
Complete Pre-course evaluation to ensure you have a level of language, literacy and numeracy skills to undertake the course, have a work-life balance so as to undertake self-paced study and have access to internet, email and social media
Have the Foundation Skills described such as language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance
On successful completion of the enrolment process, students will undergo an induction program including:
Student Induction
- Introduction to Australian Institute of Leadership and Safety training staff.
- Confirmation of the course being delivered.
- The training and assessment procedures including method, format and purpose of assessment.
- Qualifications to be issued.
- Student handbook provided.
Assessment Criteria
- Assessment is competency based.
- The student’s performance is assessed on satisfactory completion of the required assessment and face-to-face workshop
STUDENTSUPPORT
Online and telephone support is available throughout the duration of the course.
Students are encouraged to email all their academic enquiries directly to the trainers or the course coordinator.
One-on-one support is also available on request.
COURSEFEES
Full Fee for Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry-White Card (WorkSafe Approved) CPCWHS1001
It is Australian institute of Leadership and Safety’s policy that the course fee will be all-inclusive.
Students will not be ‘surprised’ by unexpected requirements, fees or expenses.
How to Apply
Ready to enrol?
Simply email admin@ails.edu.au,
and we will send you the enrolment form along with course details and any other information you need.
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