CPCCOHS1001A - Work safely in the construction industry (Release 1)
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CPCCOHS1001A
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Unit Descriptor
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to undertake Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) induction training within the construction industry.
It requires the ability to demonstrate personal awareness of OHS legislative requirements, and the basic principles of risk management and prevention of injury and illness in the construction industry.
Licensing requirements will apply to this unit of competency depending on the regulatory requirements of each jurisdiction.
Application of the Unit
This unit of competency supports the attainment of the basic OHS knowledge required prior to undertaking designated work tasks within any of the sectors within the construction industry. The unit relates directly to the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction Work (ASCC 2007).
Employability skills
This unit contains employability skills
Unit Descriptor
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to undertake Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) induction training within the construction industry.
It requires the ability to demonstrate personal awareness of OHS legislative requirements, and the basic principles of risk management and prevention of injury and illness in the construction industry.
Licensing requirements will apply to this unit of competency depending on the regulatory requirements of each jurisdiction.
Application of the Unit
This unit of competency supports the attainment of the basic OHS knowledge required prior to undertaking designated work tasks within any of the sectors within the construction industry. The unit relates directly to the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction Work (ASCC 2007).
Employability skills
This unit contains employability skills
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify OHS legislative requirements
1.1. Applicable OHS legislative requirements relevant to own work, role and responsibilities are identified and explained.
1.2. Duty of care requirements are identified.
1.3. Own responsibilities to comply with safe work practices are identified and explained.
2. Identify construction hazards and control measures.
2.1. Basic principles of risk management are identified.
2.2. Common construction hazards are identified and discussed.
2.3. Measures for controlling hazards and risks are identified.
3. Identify OHS communication and reporting processes.
3.1. OHS communication processes, information and documentation are identified and discussed.
3.2. Role of designated OHS personnel is identified and explained.
3.3. Safety signs and symbols are identified and explained.
3.4. Procedures and relevant authorities for reporting hazards, incidents and injuries are identified.
4. Identify OHS incident response procedures.
4.1. General procedures for responding to incidents and emergencies are identified and explained.
4.2. Procedures for accessing first aid are identified.
4.3. Requirements for the selection and use of relevant personal protective equipment are identified and demonstrated.
4.4. Fire safety equipment is identified and discussed.
Required Skills and Knowledge
Required skills
Required skills for this unit are:
communication skills to:
Required knowledge
Required knowledge for this unit is:
applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory OHS legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and industry standards/guidance notes relevant to own work, role and responsibilities
basic principles of risk management and assessment for construction work
common construction hazards
common construction safety signage and its meanings
general construction emergency response and evacuation procedures
general construction work activities that require licenses, tickets or certificates of competency
general first aid response requirements
general procedures for raising OHS issues
general procedures for reporting OHS hazards, accidents, incidents, emergencies, injuries, near misses and dangerous occurrences
general procedures for responding to hazards, incidents and injuries
general workers' compensation and injury management requirements
OHS hierarchy of controls
OHS responsibilities and rights of duty holders, including:
types of common personal protective equipment and fire safety equipment
types of OHS information and documentation
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify OHS legislative requirements
1.1. Applicable OHS legislative requirements relevant to own work, role and responsibilities are identified and explained.
1.2. Duty of care requirements are identified.
1.3. Own responsibilities to comply with safe work practices are identified and explained.
2. Identify construction hazards and control measures.
2.1. Basic principles of risk management are identified.
2.2. Common construction hazards are identified and discussed.
2.3. Measures for controlling hazards and risks are identified.
3. Identify OHS communication and reporting processes.
3.1. OHS communication processes, information and documentation are identified and discussed.
3.2. Role of designated OHS personnel is identified and explained.
3.3. Safety signs and symbols are identified and explained.
3.4. Procedures and relevant authorities for reporting hazards, incidents and injuries are identified.
4. Identify OHS incident response procedures.
4.1. General procedures for responding to incidents and emergencies are identified and explained.
4.2. Procedures for accessing first aid are identified.
4.3. Requirements for the selection and use of relevant personal protective equipment are identified and demonstrated.
4.4. Fire safety equipment is identified and discussed.
Required Skills and Knowledge
Required skills
Required skills for this unit are:
communication skills to:
- clarify OHS legislative requirements
- verbally report construction hazards and risks
- ask effective questions
- relay information to others
- discuss OHS issues and information
- explain the basic OHS legislative requirements which will be applicable to own work
- explain the meaning of safety signs and symbols
- identify common construction hazards
- discuss the basic principles of risk management.
Required knowledge
Required knowledge for this unit is:
applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory OHS legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and industry standards/guidance notes relevant to own work, role and responsibilities
basic principles of risk management and assessment for construction work
common construction hazards
common construction safety signage and its meanings
general construction emergency response and evacuation procedures
general construction work activities that require licenses, tickets or certificates of competency
general first aid response requirements
general procedures for raising OHS issues
general procedures for reporting OHS hazards, accidents, incidents, emergencies, injuries, near misses and dangerous occurrences
general procedures for responding to hazards, incidents and injuries
general workers' compensation and injury management requirements
OHS hierarchy of controls
OHS responsibilities and rights of duty holders, including:
- persons in control of construction work/projects
- employers and self-employed persons
- supervisors
- employees
- designers
- inspectors
- manufacturers and suppliers
- housekeeping
- identification of hazards
- preventing bullying or harassment
- smoking
- use of amenities
- use of drugs and alcohol
types of common personal protective equipment and fire safety equipment
types of OHS information and documentation