Western Sydney University The College
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
Western Sydney University The College offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Locations
- Quakers Hill
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
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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...
About Western Sydney University The College
The College also delivers Vocational Qualifications, Licences and Certifications as a nationally-recognised, ASQA accredited registered training organisation that meets the needs of individuals and industry.
We specialise in a range of qualifications and skillsets, tailored to the needs of industry. Qualifications are offered in Workplace and Assessment, Leadership and Management, Project Management and Information Technology.
We are student-centric and committed to delivering the highest quality courses and learning support to our students including, advanced learning resources, academic support, experienced and qualified trainers and a strong student services team.
