CFMEU Education & Training
Prepare To Work Safely In The Construction Industry
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)The CPCWHS1001 Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry course is a unit of competency that specifies the mandatory work health and safety training required prior to undertaking construction work and is required to be completed to obtain your Construction White Card.
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
CFMEU Education & Training offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- 1 Wharf Rd, Port Melbourne
- 41 Sabre Dr, Port Melbourne
- 31 Sabre Dr, Port Melbourne
- 6 Gheringhap St, Geelong
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Prepare To Work Safely In The Construction Industry will prepare you for the following roles.
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...
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...
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...
Plasterer
A Plasterer installs and repairs plasterboard walls and ceilings. You’ll perform measurements, cut panels to size and place them in position. Plast...
About CFMEU Education & Training
CFMEU Education & Training has been successfully training building workers since 1993. We have the experience in how our Learner’s like to learn and what maximises their chances of a rewarding and safe career in construction. As a Registered Training Organisation with the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA), CFMEU Education & Training can provide you with qualifications that are recognised throughout Australia. Our training is open to anyone, you don’t have to be a member of the CFMEU and there is no obligation to join. Enquire now and ask us about our funded courses for eligible students. Start building your skills in construction today.
