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CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry – 31.1.18
January 31, 2018 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry
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.
Topics covered
- Legislative requirements
- Risk management
- Industry hazards
- Duty of care
- Procedures and relevant authorities
Delivery method: Face to face
Duration: 6-8 hours
The national WHS induction for construction is a requirement under Part 6.5 of the Work Health and
Safety Regulation 2017