Australian College of Skills & Education
Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)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.
Delivery mode
Australian College of Skills & Education offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- Level 4, Eastern Plaza Offices, Terminal Circuit Canberra
- 22 Granada Place, Oakhurst
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Prepare to work safely in the construction industry will prepare you for the following roles.
General Labourer
A General Labourer attends to manual labour tasks on a building or construction project. You might be involved with a large project and be part of...
Builders Labourer
A Builders Labourer carries out a range of jobs to assist on a building site. You might complete tasks such as digging holes, unloading equipment o...
Plasterer
A Plasterer installs and repairs plasterboard walls and ceilings. You’ll perform measurements, cut panels to size and place them in position. Plast...
Construction Labourer
A Construction Labourer works on a building site to assist builders and tradespeople to complete a construction project. Your job will vary dependi...
About Australian College of Skills & Education
Vocational education plays a critical role in creating a strong economy by equipping people with skills they need to succeed. Through our RTO ( Registered Training Organization). ACSE provides work-ready courses and qualification that help build Australia economy and help graduates reach their potential by equipping them with the skills and can do attitude employers are looking for. ACSE nurtures people to reach their potential and create positive change in individuals, which leads to a better society in which to live and work.
