CPCWHS1001 - Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
This unit of competency outlines the essential work health and safety training needed before beginning construction work. It necessitates that individuals demonstrate awareness and understanding of health and safety legislative requirements to ensure safe working conditions and prevent injury or harm to themselves and others. The unit includes identifying and verbally reporting common construction hazards, understanding fundamental risk control measures, and recognizing procedures for responding to potential incidents and emergencies. Additionally, it involves the correct selection and fitting of commonly used personal protective equipment (PPE) for construction work.
Course Outline and Structure
- Training Delivery
- Entry Requirements
- Assessment Methods
Course Resources
- CPCWHS1001 learning and assessment suite
- Additional course readings and resources recommended by trainers
- PPE
- Fire safety equipment
Course Units
- CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
Entry Requirements into the Course
Entry Requirements
- Applicants must be 14 years old or over
- Have a USI number. (See this link on how to get a USI number)
- Have a Photo ID with at least 100 points (See more information here: Evidence of identity | SafeWork NSW)
Upcoming Courses
| Date/Time | Location | Available Spaces | Cost | ||
| 13 January 2025 08:00 am – 03:30 pm |
Cardiff | 20 | $135.00 | ||
| 3 February 2025 07:30 am – 03:00 pm |
Port Macquarie | 20 | $170.00 | ||
| 10 February 2025 08:00 am – 03:30 pm |
Cardiff | 20 | $135.00 | ||
| 3 March 2025 07:30 am – 03:00 pm |
Port Macquarie | 20 | $170.00 | ||
| 10 March 2025 08:00 am – 03:30 pm |
Cardiff | 20 | $135.00 | ||
| 31 March 2025 07:30 am – 03:00 pm |
Port Macquarie | 20 | $170.00 | ||
| 7 April 2025 08:00 am – 03:30 pm |
Cardiff | 20 | $135.00 | ||
| 5 May 2025 08:00 am – 03:30 pm |
Cardiff | 20 | $135.00 | ||
| 12 May 2025 07:30 am – 03:00 pm |
Port Macquarie | 20 | $170.00 | ||
| 5 June 2025 07:30 am – 03:00 pm |
Port Macquarie | 20 | $170.00 | ||
| 16 June 2025 08:00 am – 03:30 pm |
Cardiff | 20 | $135.00 |
*All prices listed are in AUD
Pathways for Students
There are no formal training pathways for this course. Students who complete this course may choose to pursue further studies in the following training packages*:
- Agriculture, Horticulture, and Conservation and Land Management
- Business Services
- Defence
- Construction, Plumbing, and Services
- Electricity Supply Industry – Generation Sector
- Furnishing
- Gas Industry
- Information and Communications Technology
- Property Services
- Transmission, Distribution, and Rail Sector
- Transport and Logistics
Mode of Delivery
Face-to-Face
Training
Distance
Learning
MBC Future Solutions will provide students access to:
CPCWHS1001 learning and assessment suite, which includes:
- Learner Guide
- Assessment Workbook
Additional course readings and resources recommended by trainers such as:
- NSW’s Work Health and Safety Act 2011
- Australian Dangerous Goods Code
- Incident and emergency response procedures
- Health and safety documents, including:
- Job safety analyses
- Safe work method statements
- Safety data sheets
- Hazard Identification forms
- Policies and procedures
PPE:
- eye protection
- hearing protection
- hard hat
- high visibility retro reflective vest
Fire safety equipment (or photos of), including:
- Fire blanket
- Four types of fire extinguishers: water, carbon dioxide, powder, and foam
- Hose reel
- Hose mains
Students to provide access to:
- Closed-toe shoes