CPCWHS1001 - Prepare to work safely in the construction industry

Course Duration

1 day

Course Price

SA Fee: $50 with CITB subsidy applied or $140 without CITB subsidy



Eligibility

No eligibility criteria applies to this course.

Descriptor

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.

CITB is a whole-of-industry led organisation that provides support to attract, train and retain South Australian building and construction workers by providing leadership in training and skills development.
Each financial year, Eligible Persons with an approved CITB number can obtain up to $3,000 of training fee subsidies off any CITB endorsed short course, with a CITB endorsed training provider. To obtain the subsidies, an approved CITB number must be provided upon enrolment. To check your eligibility or to renew your CITB number visit www.citb.org.au