Overview
CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry covers the outcomes required to carry out work health and safety requirements through safe work practices in all on- or off-site construction workplaces. The unit requires participants to perform work in a safe manner through awareness of risks, planning of safe work practices, and concern for personal safety and the safety of others.
This unit covers the fundamental WHS requirements necessary to undertake work tasks within any sector of the construction industry. It includes identification of hazardous materials, including asbestos, and compliance with legislated work safety practices. Note: this unit does not cover removal of asbestos, which is a separate licensed activity.
Delivered fully online in a self-paced format, this course allows participants to study at their own pace with trainer support available throughout. It is well suited to construction workers, apprentices, supervisors and tradespeople across Queensland who need to demonstrate WHS competency as part of their role or qualification pathway.
On successful completion, participants receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry from Forky Stick Training and Safety Consultants (RTO #45802).
Licensing and regulatory information: No licence is issued upon completion of this unit. This unit relates to the general construction induction training requirements of the Model Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011. Employers and site-specific requirements may vary, confirm requirements with your workplace or the relevant authority before enrolling.
Who This Course Is For
- Construction workers, apprentices and tradespeople who need to demonstrate WHS competency on site
- Supervisors and team leaders responsible for implementing WHS policies and procedures in construction workplaces
- Trainers and assessors who deliver the White Card course (CPCWHS1001), this unit is a mandatory requirement for White Card assessors
- Workers across any sector of the construction industry seeking to strengthen their WHS knowledge and compliance skills
- Participants completing a construction qualification that includes this unit as a component
What You’ll Learn
- Identify and apply WHS and environmental legislation and regulations relevant to construction workplaces
- Perform work safely through awareness of risks and planning of safe work practices
- Identify and report hazards, safety risks and hazardous materials, including asbestos, in the workplace
- Follow safe work practices when dealing with hazards and hazardous materials and control associated risks
- Select and use appropriate PPE, tools, barricades and signage in accordance with safety procedures
- Interpret work orders and report problems in line with workplace WHS requirements
- Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures across three separate occasions in construction industry contexts
Units of Competency
This course delivers 1 nationally recognised unit of competency:
- CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
Delivery and requirements
- Unit
- CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
- Delivery
- Online, self-paced
- Duration
- Online, self-paced
- Time to complete
- Up to 12 months from commencement
- Prerequisites
- There are no formal prerequisites for this course. It is open to anyone working in or entering the construction industry.
- Assessment
- Assessment includes written knowledge questions and performance evidence tasks demonstrating the application of WHS requirements, policies and procedures in construction contexts. All tasks must be completed to a competent standard.
- Fee
- $350. Reassessment, extension and refund terms are set out in our Fee Administration and Refund Policy (PDF, opens in a new tab).
- Outcome
- Statement of Attainment for CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry.
- Support and entry needs
- All learners complete a language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) assessment before enrolment. If you need learning, language, literacy, digital or other support, contact us before you book on 07 4922 1060. See our Access and Equity Policy (Word document). Three forms of identification are required at enrolment.