CPCWHS1001 - Prepare to work safely in the construction indu

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A construction worker must have completed general construction induction training (commonly known as the “White Card”) before being permitted to commence work on a construction site. This is a mandatory requirement across Australia.

This course will help introduce you to or serve as a reminder of the current health and safety legislative requirements, personal awareness, and the basic principles of risk management for working in the construction industry 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.

Upon successful completion of the course CPCWHS1001-Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry (ACT), the student will receive a certificate to be used as evidence when converting the Construction Induction Certificate to the regulatory "white card" as per the following WorkSafe ACT link.

White cards (Construction induction) - WorkSafe ACT 

The following unit CPCWHS1001-Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry (ACT). will be identified on your certificate

This course is delivered and assessed on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. For full unit details, please visit training.gov.au.

Certificate Renewal Requirements 

CPCWHS1001-Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry (ACT). has no required renewal.

Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written, oral, and practical assessment tasks. 

An individual undertaking this will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:

• Proof of age must be 14 years or over.
• If under 18 years of age have a parent or legal guardian to co-sign your application to this course
• Valid working email address.
• Three (3) current and valid forms of identification (including Photographic ID). You will be provided with an Evidence of Identification Checklist (EOI) to complete on enrolment.
• Physical capacity to demonstrate the correct donning and removing of PPE for assessment (see below)

This course MUST be delivered in the Australian Capital Territory only. 

Students undertaking this course must be a resident of the state in which the course is being undertaken.

 Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.

Onsite Face-to-Face contact time of at least 7.5 Hours

Course start time is based on the identified Capital WHS booking calendar. 

Then please proceed to course pricing and payment to ensure your booking is finalised

 Capital WHS current course price per person $260.00 

This course can be delivered and assessed in the workplace or at facility organised between the primary organiser that has made contact with Capital WHS directly. The facility is to be suited in resources and physical space required to ensure certification requirements are compliant.

Delivery of this course is located at 17 Grattan Court, Wanniassa ACT 2903

Canberra PCYC – PCYC Erindale, in the Capital Martial Arts (CMA) Dojo.  

 Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.

Performance tasks and practical scenarios:

Assessment of this unit consists of three assessment tasks:

1. Answering a series of multiple choice and short answer written questions.
2. Answering a series of short answer oral questions.
3. Observation of learners demonstrating the correct fitting of the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
   • eye protection
   • hearing protection
   • dust mask 
   • hard hat
   • high visibility retro reflective vest

Equipment: 

• Eye protection
• Respiratory protection
• Hearing protection
• Hard hat
• High visibility retro reflective vest
• State / territory act relevant to the location of the learner

 Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website allenstraining.com.au (https://allenstraining.com.au/students/student-handbook)  or all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.