Prepare to work safely in the construction industry

All people performing construction work require proof of having completed a general OHS construction induction for the industry. The course provides new building and construction industry workers with the introductory knowledge and skills needed to commence work within the building and construction industry. 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. This includes communication and comprehension skills required to ask effective questions, verbally report hazards, and discuss OHS issues.

This unit covers identifying and 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.

If what you have learned at work, from other courses, units, from life experience or training provided at work is relevant to this course, you may be entitled to gain unit credits or exemptions. The University is obliged to recognise the AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other registered training organisations. For further details contact Federation University on 1800 333 864.