Qualification details

Employability Skill 

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: 

Communication

• convey workplace safety information to colleagues and supervisors
• listen to and understand work instructions, directions and feedback
• read and interpret workplace related documentation, such as OHS requirements and material safety data sheets, manuals and labels
• complete basic workplace documentation appropriately
• speak clearly, courteously and effectively with others

Teamwork

• work as a team member
• work with diverse individuals and groups
• give feedback

Problem-solving

• apply basic numeracy skills to workplace requirements involving measuring and counting
• clarify problems with others
• contribute to workplace solutions
• use PPE and equipment appropriately for the situation

Initiative and enterprise

• adapt to new situations
• generate a range of options in response to workplace matters

Planning and organising

• collect, analyse and organise information
• explore and plan career and learning opportunities

Self-management

• understand scope of own work role and relationship to others in the workplace
• manage personal presentation and hygiene in line with workplace requirements
• demonstrate understanding and commitment to own work rights and those of others, including employers

Learning

• be open to learning new ideas and techniques
• learn in a range of settings, including informal learning
• participate in ongoing learning
• learn new skills and techniques
• contribute to own learning

Technology

• use technology and related workplace equipment
• apply OHS knowledge when using technology

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:

• 4 units of competency:
• 3 core units
• 1 elective unit.

The elective unit is to be chosen as follows:

• from a Certificate I or II qualification in CPP07 or another current Training Package or state-accredited course, provided the integrity of the AQF alignment is ensured, and it contributes to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

The unit CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry is the nationally recognised unit that underpins the awarding of the ‘white card’ that is mandatory for entering any construction worksite.

Core units of competency

Unit code

Unit title

CPCCOHS1001A

Work safely in the construction industry

CPPCLO1040A

Prepare for work in the cleaning industry

CPPCLO1041A

Apply basic communication skills