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Unit of competency details

CPCCWHS1001 - Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (Release 1)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Superseded
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Supersedes and is equivalent to CPCCOHS1001A - Work safely in the construction industryReplaces superseded equivalent CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry. 08/Dec/2016
Is superseded by and equivalent to CPCWHS1001 - Prepare to work safely in the construction industrySupersedes and is equivalent to CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry. 07/Apr/2022

Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
1 1 (this release) 09/Dec/2016


Training packages that include this unit

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ICT - Information and Communications TechnologyInformation and Communications Technology 5.0-8.1 
UEG - Gas Industry Training PackageGas Industry Training Package 1.0-3.0 
CPC08 - Construction, Plumbing and Services Training PackageConstruction, Plumbing and Services Training Package 9.2-9.9 
MSF - Furnishing Training PackageFurnishing Training Package 4.0-8.0 
UEP - Electricity Supply Industry - Generation Sector Training PackageElectricity Supply Industry - Generation Sector Training Package 1.0-1.1 
CPP07 - Property Services Training PackageProperty Services Training Package 14.3-15.0 
UET - Transmission, Distribution and Rail SectorTransmission, Distribution and Rail Sector 1.0-2.0 
CPC - Construction, Plumbing and Services Training PackageConstruction, Plumbing and Services Training Package 2.1-9.0 
TLI - Transport and Logistics Training PackageTransport and Logistics Training Package 4.0-12.0 
AHC - Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training PackageAgriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package 2.0-4.0,7.0-7.2 
DEF - Defence Training PackageDefence Training Package 2.0-4.3 
CUA - Creative Arts and Culture Training PackageCreative Arts and Culture Training Package 5.0-6.0 
CPP - Property Services Training PackageProperty Services Training Package 4.1-17.0 
UEE - Electrotechnology Training PackageElectrotechnology Training Package 2.0-6.0 
BSB - Business Services Training PackageBusiness Services Training Package 3.0-6.1 

Qualifications that include this unit

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TLI40721 - Certificate IV in Mobile Crane OperationsCertificate IV in Mobile Crane OperationsSuperseded
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UEE42920 - Certificate IV in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning SystemsCertificate IV in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning SystemsCurrent1-2 
CPP40121 - Certificate IV in Residential DraftingCertificate IV in Residential DraftingCurrent
UEE40620 - Certificate IV in Electrotechnology - Systems ElectricianCertificate IV in Electrotechnology - Systems ElectricianCurrent1-3 
CPP30119 - Certificate III in Urban Pest ManagementCertificate III in Urban Pest ManagementCurrent2-3 
UEE40920 - Certificate IV in Industrial Electronics and ControlCertificate IV in Industrial Electronics and ControlCurrent1-3 
UEE41620 - Certificate IV in Renewable EnergyCertificate IV in Renewable EnergyDeleted1-2 
CPC40808 - Certificate IV in Swimming Pool and Spa BuildingCertificate IV in Swimming Pool and Spa BuildingSuperseded4-6 
CPP50921 - Diploma of Building DesignDiploma of Building DesignCurrent1-2 
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Skill sets that include this unit

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CUASS00093 - Vision Systems Skill SetVision Systems Skill SetCurrent1-2 
ICTSS00186 - Civil Works - Installation of Pit and Pipe and FDH Skill SetCivil Works - Installation of Pit and Pipe and FDH Skill SetCurrent
CUASS00082 - Lighting Live Performance Skill SetLighting Live Performance Skill SetCurrent1-2 
CUASS00088 - Set Construction Skill SetSet Construction Skill SetCurrent1-2 
CUASS00090 - Staging Skill SetStaging Skill SetCurrent1-2 
TLISS00231 - Event Infrastructure Skill SetEvent Infrastructure Skill SetCurrent
CUASS00080 - Festivals and Events Skill SetFestivals and Events Skill SetCurrent1-2 
CUASS00064 - Specialist Entertainment Rigging Skill Set (Arena)Specialist Entertainment Rigging Skill Set (Arena)Current
CUASS00086 - Props Making Skill SetProps Making Skill SetCurrent1-2 
CUASS00089 - Specialist Entertainment Rigging Skill SetSpecialist Entertainment Rigging Skill SetCurrent1-2 
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Accredited courses that have this unit in the completion mapping

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22324VIC - Certificate IV in Electrical InspectionCertificate IV in Electrical Inspection Non-Current
22569VIC - Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-apprenticeship)Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-apprenticeship) Current
22338VIC - Certificate II in Building and Construction Pre-apprenticeshipCertificate II in Building and Construction Pre-apprenticeship Non-Current
22504VIC - Certificate III in Prefabrication InstallationCertificate III in Prefabrication Installation Non-Current
10123NAT - Certificate III in Garage Door and Gate Installation and MaintenanceCertificate III in Garage Door and Gate Installation and Maintenance Cancelled
10584NAT - Certificate II in Career PreparationCertificate II in Career Preparation Non-Current
22506VIC - Course in Trenchless Technology AssistanceCourse in Trenchless Technology Assistance Non-Current
10111NAT - Certificate IV in Circus ArtsCertificate IV in Circus Arts Non-Current
52700WA - Certificate II in PlumbingCertificate II in Plumbing Non-Current
52893WA - Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Trades)Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Trades) Current
22447VIC - Certificate I in Mumgu-dhal tyama-tiytCertificate I in Mumgu-dhal tyama-tiyt Non-Current
11039NAT - Certificate II in Career PreparationCertificate II in Career Preparation Current
52887WA - Certificate II in PlumbingCertificate II in Plumbing Current
10858NAT - Certificate III in Heritage Trade SkillsCertificate III in Heritage Trade Skills Current
22588VIC - Certificate III in Enabling TechnologiesCertificate III in Enabling Technologies Current
10583NAT - Certificate I in Access to Work and TrainingCertificate I in Access to Work and Training Non-Current
11005NAT - Certificate I in Preparation for Work and TrainingCertificate I in Preparation for Work and Training Current
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22574VIC - Certificate III in Concrete Sawing and DrillingCertificate III in Concrete Sawing and Drilling Current
22573VIC - Certificate II in Signage and GraphicsCertificate II in Signage and Graphics Current
52757WA - Certificate IV in Residential Building DraftingCertificate IV in Residential Building Drafting Non-Current
10580NAT - Certificate II in Study SkillsCertificate II in Study Skills Non-Current
10133NAT - Certificate IV in Hyperbaric Operations (Insert Specialisation)Certificate IV in Hyperbaric Operations (Insert Specialisation) Non-Current
22523VIC - Certificate I in Employment PathwaysCertificate I in Employment Pathways Current
22477VIC - Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural)Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural) Non-Current
22498VIC - Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Pre-vocational)Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Pre-vocational) Non-Current
22478VIC - Diploma of Engineering TechnologyDiploma of Engineering Technology Current
22488VIC - Certificate II in EAL (Employment)Certificate II in EAL (Employment) Non-Current
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22448VIC - Certificate II in Mumgu-dhal tyama-tiytCertificate II in Mumgu-dhal tyama-tiyt Non-Current
22481VIC - Certificate II in Work EducationCertificate II in Work Education Non-Current
22468VIC - Course in Civil Construction PathwayCourse in Civil Construction Pathway Non-Current
52824WA - Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Trades)Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Trades) Non-Current
10591NAT - Certificate II in Further Study SkillsCertificate II in Further Study Skills Non-Current
22499VIC - Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Pre-vocational)Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Pre-vocational) Current
10897NAT - Certificate II in Indigenous Housing Repairs and MaintenanceCertificate II in Indigenous Housing Repairs and Maintenance Current
22497VIC - Course in Concrete Precast RectificationCourse in Concrete Precast Rectification Non-Current
22515VIC - Course in Working Safely in the Solar IndustryCourse in Working Safely in the Solar Industry Non-Current
22520VIC - Course in Skylight Installation and RepairCourse in Skylight Installation and Repair Non-Current
10582NAT - Certificate I in Preparation for Work and TrainingCertificate I in Preparation for Work and Training Non-Current
11054NAT - Certificate II in Plumbing ServicesCertificate II in Plumbing Services Current
22589VIC - Certificate III in Emerging TechnologiesCertificate III in Emerging Technologies Current

Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 061301 Occupational Health And Safety  

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 061301 Occupational Health And Safety  07/Mar/2017 
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Unit of competency

Modification History

Release

Comment

Version 1

Replaces superseded equivalent CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry.

Application

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.

This unit meets the general construction induction training requirements of:

  • Part 1.1 Definitions and Part 6.5 of the Model Work Health and Safety Regulations;
  • Division 11 of Part 3 of the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1996 for Western Australia; and
  • Division 3 of Part 5.1 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2007 for Victoria.

It is expected that site-specific induction training will be conducted prior to conducting construction work.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit. Relevant work health and safety state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm jurisdictional requirements.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil

Unit Sector

Construction

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1.

Identify health and safety legislative requirements of construction work.

1.1.

Basic roles, responsibilities and rights of duty holders are identified and explained according to jurisdictional health and safety legislative requirements .

1.2.

Duty of care requirements are identified.

1.3.

Construction safe work practices are identified and explained.

2.

Identify construction hazards and risk control measures.

2.1.

Basic principles of risk management are identified.

2.2.

Construction hazards are identified and discussed.

2.3.

Purpose and use of PPE are identified and demonstrated.

2.4.

Measures for controlling hazards are identified.

3.

Identify health and safety communication and reporting processes.

3.1.

Health and safety documents are identified and discussed.

3.2.

Roles of designated health and safety personnel are identified and explained.

3.3.

Safety signs and symbols are identified and explained.

3.4.

Procedures for reporting hazards, incidents and injuries are identified.

4.

Identify incident and emergency response procedures.

4.1.

Procedures for responding to incidents and emergencies are identified and explained.

4.2.

Procedures for accessing first aid are identified.

4.3.

Types and purpose of fire safety equipment are identified and discussed.

Foundation Skills

This section describes the language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills essential to performance in this unit but not explicit in the performance criteria.

Skill 

Performance feature 

Numeracy skills to:

  • locate and recognise numbers commonly used in safety signs.

Oral communication skills to:

  • ask questions to clarify instructions
  • listen to instructions to identify key safety information
  • tell another person about a construction problem or hazard.

Reading skills to:

  • follow simple pictorial safety instructions
  • follow simple safety instructions that are written in English.

Problem-solving skills to:

  • select risk control measures.

Range of Conditions

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Jurisdictional health and safety legislative requirements  must include at least one of the following state and territory Acts or their equivalent:

  • Australian Capital Territory: Work Health and Safety Act 2011
  • New South Wales: Work Health and Safety Act 2011
  • Northern Territory: Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011
  • Queensland: Work Health and Safety Act 2011
  • South Australia: Work Health and Safety Act 2012
  • Tasmania: Work Health and Safety Act 2012
  • Victoria: Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004
  • Western Australia: Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984.

Unit Mapping Information

Supersedes and is equivalent to CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=7e15fa6a-68b8-4097-b099-030a5569b1ad

 

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release

Comment

Version 1

Replaces superseded equivalent CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry.

Performance Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy the requirements of the elements, performance criteria, foundation skills, and range of conditions of this unit, in addition to the specific performance and knowledge evidence described below.

The person must:

  • identify and orally report two construction hazards
  • orally explain how risk could be reduced or removed in relation to those two hazards
  • select appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to control the risk
  • orally explain basic procedures for responding to incidents and emergencies, including types and purpose of the following fire safety equipment:
  • fire blankets
  • fire extinguishers, including water, carbon dioxide, powder and foam
  • hose reels and mains
  • identify and orally explain the meaning of required safety signs and symbols
  • orally explain the purpose of job safety analyses (JSAs), safe work method statements (SWMS) and safety data sheets (SDS)
  • orally explain the roles of the following designated health and safety personnel:
  • first aid officers
  • work health and safety representatives
  • work health and safety committee members
  • supervisors.

The person must also demonstrate correctly fitting to themselves the PPE listed below:

  • eye protection
  • hearing protection
  • hard hat
  • high visibility retro reflective vest.

Knowledge Evidence

A person must demonstrate knowledge of:

  • basic duty of care, and the roles, rights and responsibilities of business owners and workers in relation to working safely while undertaking construction work
  • basic meaning of the terms ‘hazard’ and ‘risk’
  • basic principles of risk management, including the following five steps in order:
  • identify hazard
  • assess risk
  • consult and report
  • control hazard
  • review
  • basic procedures for accessing first aid
  • construction hazards, including those relating to:
  • asbestos
  • confined spaces
  • electrical: power lines, cords and equipment
  • excavations and trenches, including underground services
  • dust
  • falling objects
  • hazardous substances and dangerous goods
  • hot and cold work environments
  • manual handling
  • noise
  • plant and equipment operation
  • traffic and mobile plant
  • unplanned collapse
  • ultraviolet radiation
  • working at heights, including scaffolding
  • construction work that requires a high risk work licence
  • types, purpose and use of PPE used in construction, as specified in the performance evidence, and including safety footwear, harnesses and respiratory protection, and ultraviolet (UV) protective clothing and sunscreen
  • construction emergencies, including:
  • chemical spill
  • fire
  • injury to personnel
  • structural collapse
  • toxic or flammable vapour emission
  • vehicle or mobile plant accident
  • construction incidents, including:
  • incidents resulting in personal injury or damage to property
  • near misses or dangerous occurrences that do not cause injury but may pose an immediate and significant risk to persons or property, and need to be reported so that action can be taken to prevent recurrence
  • safe work practices that should be followed in construction work, including:
  • accessing and using site amenities for drinking water, hand washing and toilets
  • following safety procedures when performing work tasks and using equipment
  • identifying and reporting hazards, incidents and injuries in the workplace
  • keeping the work area clean, tidy and free from debris
  • not using or being affected by drugs and/or alcohol while at work
  • preventing bullying and harassment in the workplace
  • selecting and using required PPE
  • smoking only in designated areas
  • storing and removing waste and debris in designated areas
  • meanings and symbols associated with construction safety signs, symbols and tags, including:
  • emergency information signs: exits, emergency equipment and first aid
  • fire signs: location of fire alarms and firefighting equipment
  • hazard signs and symbols: danger and warning
  • regulatory signs and symbols: prohibition, mandatory and limitation or restriction
  • safety and lockout tags: danger and out-of-service tags.

Assessment Conditions

The following must be present and available to learners during assessment activities:

  • equipment:
  • all of the PPE listed in the performance evidence
  • specifications:
  • state or territory Act relevant to the location of the learner, as specified in the range of conditions.

The assessment of performance evidence must be done by direct observation of the learner by an assessor, either by an assessor observing the learner physically and/or by an assessor observing the learner via audio and visual media in real time.

Assessor requirements 

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.

Assessors must hold the unit CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry, or its successor.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=7e15fa6a-68b8-4097-b099-030a5569b1ad