International College of Victoria
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
International College of Victoria offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- level 1/541 King St, West Melbourne VIC 3003, Australia
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.
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 International College of Victoria
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