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CPCWHS1001 - Prepare to work safely in the construction industry

CPCWHS1001

The course CPCWHS1001 – Prepare to work safely in the construction industry is aimed at any person who intends to work in construction.

It is the general course which goes through hazards, risks, PPE etc. which people are likely to come into contact with upon working at a construction site. 

Learning Methods

What do I need to know before I enrol?
  • Learners should be able to communicate well and have sound literacy skills
  • Learners must supply AATC with three (3) Evidence of Identity (EOI) documents – a list of what can be provided can be found in the ‘Further notes & additional information on prerequisites’ section

There are specific identification requirements for this course which are listed below.

Evidence of identity (EOI) documents must be made up of three matching original EOI documents.

The three documents can be made up of:

One (1) category A two (2) category B OR

Two (2) category A one (1) category B

At least one category A document must be photographic and show a full name and date of birth (DOB).

Category A DocumentsStatus
  • Australian Birth Certificate / Bicentennial Birth Certificate (born in 1988) – full (not an Extract or a Commemorative Certificate)
  • Australian Citizenship Certificate/Naturalisation Certificate
  • Department of Home Affairs (DHA)
    • Certificate of Evidence of Resident Status
    • Visa Evidence Card (with PLO56 Visa)
    • Queensland or Federal police officer photo identity card
Current
  • Australian Passport
  • Australian Certificate of Identity, Titre de Voyage, Document de Voyage
  • Foreign Passport
  • Australian photo driver licence
  • An Australian issued education institution student identity document (must include photo)
  • Queensland Government issued photographic high risk work licence
  • Queensland Accreditation/Authorisation:
    Driver/rider trainer; pilot/escort vehicle driver; dangerous goods driver; tow truck driver/assistant; traffic controller; passenger transport driver (bus, taxi, limousine)

Current or expired less than 2 years

Current or expired less than 2 years

DHA – ImmiCard; Temporary or Resident Visa; Document for travel to Australia. Note: Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) is not accepted.Valid up to 5 years after issue
Queensland Card 18 (laminated)Issued after 01/01/92
Category B Documents – must be Australian issued documentsStatus
  • Australian Defence Force photo identity card (excluding civilians)
  • Australian Firearm Licence (with photo)
  • Australian Security Guard/Crowd Controller Licence (with photo)
  • Department of Veterans’ Affairs/Centrelink Pensioner Concession Card (including Healthcare card)
  • Education institution student identity document (must include photo and/or signature)
  • Financial institution debit/credit card (must include signature and embossed/printed name) NOTE: DO NOT provide a copy of your debit or credit card to AATC – if you choose this Category B document as proof we will sight it on the day of the course and make note of some basic details
  • Medicare card; Department of Human Services BasicsCard
  • Interstate government-issued or government-approved photo identity card
Current
Special arrangements

Special arrangements for EOI apply to the following groups:

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
  • Secondary school students
  • Temporary overseas workers

For more information about the special arrangements for these groups please contact AATC

What are the benefits of completing this course?

Successful learners will be able to seek work in the traffic management industry as a traffic controller who can do stop/slow.

Note: Learners who wish to put out signage and devices in QLD above those specific to stop/slow duties, would need to complete the Traffic Management Implementation Course as the Traffic Control Course only allows successful learners to place out signs specific to their role completing stop/slow.

How will the course be delivered?

Theory:
The face-to-face theory is approximately six (6) – seven (7) hours for both theoretical and practical components. The assessment is open book and will be completed gradually throughout the day.

Practical (Demonstration by learner, use of Personal Protective Equipment [PPE]):
Learners must demonstrate to the trainer the use of some items of PPE including head protection, eye protection, hearing protection and a high vis garment.

How long will this course take?

Six (6) – seven (7) hours (approx.) theory & practical, face–to–face

What will I learn?
  • Identify health and safety legislative requirements of construction work.
  • Identify construction hazards and risk control measures.
  • Identify health and safety communication and reporting processes.
  • Identify incident and emergency response procedures.
How will I be assessed?

Learners must achieve a Satisfactory (S) outcome in both the theory and the practical components of the course to then be deemed Competent (C) and receive the award.

The course will be made up of multi-choice questions, short answer questions, verbal questions, class discussions and a practical component where learners will need to demonstrate the use of some items of PPE.
Learners will sit through a presentation and complete relevant assessments for the topics covered in the course. The course will move gradually through the topics and assessments until it’s completion.

What if I fail to get a Satisfactory (S) mark in all areas and get deemed Not Yet Competent (NYC)?

Learners are given all reasonable trainer assistance to achieve a Competent (C) outcome on the day of the course, however:

  • If the learner fails to gain a Competent (C) outcome with reasonable trainer assistance then they will be deemed Not Yet Competent (NYC),
  • The learner will not be issued the award and will be required to re-enrol at their own expense and successfully complete all areas of the course again should they wish to receive the award.
What will I get at the end when I’ve passed?

On successful completion of the course including the theory and practical exercise, learners are issued with a Statement of Attainment in the following unit: 

CPCWHS1001 – Prepare to work safely in the construction industry.
Learners will also receive a laminated wallet size white card, which the learner will be required to sign prior to lamination.

Where is this valid for and how long is it valid?

All over Australia.

Once you have completed the course it is not necessary to renew your white card, unless, you lose the card, have not worked in the construction industry for 2 years or more, or, there is a legislative requirement to do so.

Learner’s rights including our complaints and appeals procedures can be found within the AATC Student Handbook by looking through the contents page at the beginning for the correct section.

What is required to commence an enrolment?

A completed enrolment form.
 
A Unique Student Identifier (USI) – which is a federal government requirement.
You can get a USI as part of your enrolment with AATC. Otherwise click here to visit the USI website.
 
There are specific identification requirements for this course which are listed below.
 
Evidence of identity (EOI) documents must be made up of three matching original EOI documents.
Please see the ‘Further notes & additional information on prerequisites’ section for more information about the 3 EOI documents.

How do I get started?

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