Course Overview
Everyone doing construction work is required to complete construction induction training. This course is aimed at prospective and new workers who are or will be required to carry out construction work. An employer must accept a Victorian Construction Induction Card which will allow you into the premises of a worksite.
In this course, you will learn the basic principles of occupational health and safety requirements and preventing workplace injuries. On successful completion, you may request a Certificate of Completion (Interim), which is valid for 60 days from the date of training. A Construction Induction Card will be directly issued to you by WorkSafe Victoria.
Course structure
In this course you will learn about:
- Employers and employees responsibilities
- Health and safety committees
- Worksafe inspectors powers
- Workplace behaviour
- Proof of training and competency
- Hazards and risk assessments
- Safe work method statement/job safety analysis, acts, regulations, codes of practice and industry standards.
Is this course right for me?
To participate in this short-course, participants need to have adequate English language skills in order to be able to comprehend, write, and provide written/verbal responses to questions. It is a Worksafe Victoria directive that interpreters or electronic or personal translator apps or devices must not be used. By enrolling in this course, participants agree and understand that refunds or transfers will not be given to those who do not meet the required literacy skills to successfully complete this course.
What to bring:
- You must show photo ID when you attend the training
- Hi Visibility shirt/vest
- Eye protection/safety glasses (AS 1337)
- Hearing Protection (AS 1270)
- Hard hat (AS 1801)
Course Dates
Enrolment into this course must be finalised 5 working days before the course commences
What to bring:
- You must show photo ID when you attend the training
- Hi Visibility shirt/vest
- Eye protection/safety glasses (AS 1337)
- Hearing Protection (AS 1270)
- Hard hat (AS 1801)
Qualifications and Recognition
Students will receive a Construction Industry Induction Card issued by Worksafe Victoria mailed directly to the individuals addressCareer Opportunities
N/A
Opportunities for Further Study
N/A
Further Information
Course and Entry Requirements
Mandatory entry requirements
You will be required to provide photographic ID to the trainer on the day of the course
Limitations to entry
A foundation skill for the CI Unit of Competency CPCCWHS1001 requires an attendee to have reading skills to follow simple safety instructions that are written in English.
To participate in this short-course, participants need to have adequate English language skills in order to be able to comprehend, write, and provide written/verbal responses to questions. It is a Worksafe Victoria directive that interpreters or electronic or personal translator apps or devices must not be used. By enrolling in this course, participants agree and understand that refunds or transfers will not be given to those who do not meet the required literacy skills to successfully complete this course.
Pre-requisites
Not Applicable
Online requirement
Not Applicable
Fees
Course Cost
$204.00Materials Fees
Not Applicable
Specialist Course Information
N/A
Placement
Not ApplicablePathway to Industry Licence
Material and Equipment supplied by students
Not Applicable
Student Services
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Course Modules
| Course units |
| CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry |
Assessment
Written and/or verbal assessment