Who needs this course?

This course is aimed at people who work, or wish to work, as Workplace Health and Safety Officers at a workplace or construction workplace in accordance with the Workplace Health and Safety Act 1995.Organisation with 30 or more workers are required to appoint a Workplace Health and Safety Officer. This course is also suitable for Supervisors and Managers as they have a responsibility for workers and are required to understand the requirements of the Workplace Health and Safety Act 1995.

Course Outline:

• Satisfy  the requirements to qualify as a WHSO

• Identify and priorities construction hazards

• Complete an inspection/assessment report in accordance with best practice

• Make recommendations form findings of inspection/assessment report

• Assist relevant parties in the implementation of control measures

• Establish educational programs specific to construction industry on accordance with statutory requirements and best practice

• Review the effectiveness of educational programs

Competency Units:

WHSO/04 – Manage Health and safety in Construction Workplace.

Prerequisite:

Students must have received competency in the WHSO core module.

Duration:

4 days

Accreditation:

This course is accredited with the Division of WHS. AT&SI works in partnership with Queensland Training  Services for the delivery of this course.