Work Safely in the Construction Industry

Work Safely in the Construction Industry (CPCCOHS1001A)

Course Outline

Work Health and Safety (WHS) Legislation in the workplace

• An overview of the legislation governing WHS in NSW.
• Key elements of the Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act 2011.
• The role of SafeWork NSW in managing WHS / penalties.
• Communication & Consultation in WHS
• Employers duty to consult about WHS
• Methods for consultation in the workplace
• Employees role in consultation

Implementing WHS for Construction Work

• Hazard identification & risk management
• Processes involved in identifying workplace hazards and controlling risks
• The hierarchy of risk control

Emergencies & First Aid in the Workplace

• Emergencies in the workplace
• Emergency planning and response
• First Aid in the Workplace

Workplace Injury Management & Workers Compensation

• Overview of the Workers Compensation System in NSW, including employer and employee obligations & entitlements.
• Returning to work after injury.

Course Summary, Assessments & Evaluations

Conditions

SafeWork NSW requires that participants conduct the course in their home state or territory. Therefore only residents of NSW will be eligible for enrolment.

USI

From 1st January 2015, when enrolling in a Nationally Recognised course you will need to obtain and provide your Unique Student Identifier (USI) Number. Certificates cannot be issued until the USI number has been provided.

100 Points of ID that meet the requirements of the Regulator Evidence of Identity must be presented at commencement of this course as you will be required to complete the Evidence of Identity Student Form on the day of training. Evidence of Identity documents must be originals; certified copies will not be accepted.

Evidence of Identity and Record of Training Form