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CPCWHS1001 - Prepare to work safely in the construction industry

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.

This unit meets the general construction induction training requirements of:

  • Part 1.1 Definitions and Part 6.5 of the Model Work Health and Safety Regulations;
  • Division 11 of Part 3 of the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1996 for Western Australia; and
  • Division 3 of Part 5.1 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2007 for Victoria.

It is expected that site-specific induction training will be conducted prior to conducting construction work.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit. Relevant work health and safety state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm jurisdictional requirements.

Mining Induction - Standard 11 Surface Coal Mines

Course Description

The Standard 11 (S11) Mining Induction is a required course for new starters and existing workers to work on a mine in Queensland.

The Standard 11 Mine Safety Induction is delivered face-to-face over 2 days, whereby upon successful completion of the written and practical assessments during the course, you will receive a Statement of Completion and a plastic Standard 11 Induction photo ID card enabling you to commence work on the Mine Site.

Our course meets the requirements of all mining induction requirements (however you should always check first with the mine about any specific requirements they may have).

Units of Competency

RIICOM201E - Communicate in the Workplace

RIIGOV201E - Comply with Site Work Processes/Procedures

RIIWHS201E - Work Safely and Follow WHS Policies and Procedures

RIIRIS201E - Conduct Local Risk Control

RIIERR205D - Apply Initial Response First Aid

RIIERR302E - Respond to Local Emergencies and Incidents

HLTAID009 - Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Course Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines.

This unit applies to all workers who may be required to provide CPR, in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Respond to an Emergency Situation

  • Recognise and Emergency Situation
  • Identify, assess and minimise immediate hazards to health and safety of self and others
  • Assess the casualty and recognise the need for CPR
  • Seek assistance from emergency response services

2. Perform CPR Procedures

  • Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation in accordance with ARC guidelines
  • Display respectful behavior towards casualty
  • Operate automated external defibrillator (AED) according to manufacturer's instructions

3. Communicate Details of the Incident

  • Accurately convey incident details to emergency response services
  • Report details of incident to workplace supervisor as appropriate
  • Maintain confidentiality of record and information in line with statutory and/or organisational policies

 

HLTAID010 - Provide Basic Emergency Life Support

Course Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise and respond to life-threatening emergencies in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines.

This unit applies to all workers who may be required to provide an emergency response in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Respond to and Emergency Situation

  • Recognise and emergency situation
  • Identify, assess and minimise immediate hazards to health and safety of self and others
  • Assess the casualty and recognise the need for first aid response
  • Assess the situation and seek assistance from emergency response services

2. Apply Appropriate First Aid Services

  • Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in accordance with ARC guidelines
  • Provide first aid in accordance with established first aid principles
  • Display respectful behavior towards casualty
  • Obtain consent from casualty where possible
  • Use available resources and equipment to make the casualty as comfortable as possible
  • Operate first aid equipment according to manufacturer's instructions
  • Monitor the casualty's condition and respond in accordance with first aid principles

3. Communicate Details of the Incident

  • Accurately convey incident details to emergency response services
  • Report details of incident to workplace supervisor as appropriate
  • Maintain confidentiality of record and information in line with statutory and/or organisational policies

 

HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid

Course Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty. The unit applies to all workers who may be required to provide a first aid response in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Respond to an emergency situation

  • Recognise an emergency situation
  • Identify, assess and manage immediate hazards to health and safety of self and others
  • Assess the casualty and recognise the need for first aid response
  • Assess the situation and seek assistance from emergency response services

2. Apply appropriate first aid procedures

  • Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in accordance with Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines
  • Provide first aid in accordance with established first aid principles
  • Display respectful behavior towards casualty
  • Obtain consent from casualty where possible
  • Use available resources and equipment to make the casualty as comfortable as possible
  • Operate first aid equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions
  • Monitor the casualty’s condition and respond in accordance with first aid principles

3. Communicate details of the incident

  • Accurately convey incident details to emergency response services
  • Report details of incident to workplace supervisor as appropriate
  • Maintain confidentiality of records and information in line with statutory and/or organisational policies

4. Evaluate the incident and own performance

  • Recognise the possible psychological impacts on self and other rescuers involved in critical incidents
  • Participate in debriefing to address individual needs

 

 

HLTAID012 - Provide and Emergency First Aid Response in an Education and Care Setting

Course Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to infants, children and adults.

The unit applies to educators and support staff working within an education and care setting who are required to respond to a first aid emergency, including asthmatic and anaphylactic emergencies.

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Respond to an emergency situation

  • Recognise an emergency situation
  • Identify, assess and minimise immediate hazards to health and safety of self and others
  • Assess the casualty and recognise the need for first aid response
  • Assess the situation and seek assistance from emergency response services

2. Apply appropriate emergency first aid procedures

  • Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in accordance with Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines
  • Provide first aid in accordance with established first aid principles
  • Ensure casualty feels safe, secure and supported
  • Obtain consent from casualty, caregiver, registered medical practitioners or medical emergency services where possible
  • Use available resources and equipment to make the casualty as comfortable as possible
  • Operate first aid equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions
  • Monitor the casualty’s condition and respond in accordance with first aid principles

3. Communicate details of the incident

  • Accurately convey details of the incident to emergency response services
  • Report details of incident to supervisor
  • Complete relevant workplace documentation, including incident report form
  • Report details of incidents involving babies and children to parents and/or caregivers
  • Follow workplace procedures to report serious incidents to the regulatory authority
  • Maintain confidentiality of records and information in line with statutory and/or organisational policies

4. Evaluate the incident and own performance

  • Recognise the possible psychological impacts on self, other rescuers and children
  • Talk with children about their emotions and responses to events
  • Participate in debriefing with supervisor

HLTAID013 - Provide First Aid in Remote Situations

Course Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide first aid response and emergency life support to a casualty in a remote and/or isolated situation.

The unit applies to workers who may be required to prepare for and provide a first aid response in locations beyond the reach of timely medical assistance.

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Respond to a remote emergency situation

  • Plan for isolated travel or work if required, accounting for expected contingencies
  • Recognise an emergency situation
  • Identify, assess and manage immediate hazards to health and safety of self and others
  • Assess the casualty and recognise the need for first aid response
  • Assess the situation and evaluate options for medical assistance
  • Evaluate options for transporting casualty or waiting for medical assistance in relation to environmental issues, risks, transport availability and casualty condition

2. Apply appropriate first aid procedures

  • Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in accordance with Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines
  • Provide first aid in accordance with established first aid principles
  • Display respectful behavior towards casualty
  • Obtain consent from casualty where possible
  • Use available resources and equipment to make the casualty as comfortable as possible
  • Operate first aid equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions
  • Monitor the casualty’s condition and respond in accordance with first aid principles

3. Manage the incident

  • Seek assistance from others present to manage incident circumstances
  • Establish communication links with emergency response services and convey incident details
  • Report details of casualty condition, changes in condition, management and responses
  • Assist in the evacuation of the casualty by following directions given by emergency response services as required
  • Maintain confidentiality of records and information in line with statutory and/or organisational policies

4. Evaluate the incident and own performance

  • Recognise the possible psychological impacts on self and other rescuers involved in critical incidents
  • Participate in debriefing to address individual needs

RIIERR205D - Apply Initial Response First Aid

Course Description

This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to apply initial response First Aid in Coal and Metalliferous mining.

This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and Industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for initial response First Aid

  • Access, interpret and apply First Aid documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

  • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements

  • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures

  • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities

  • Identify, establish and maintain communication systems with other personnel during the emergency

  • Communicate and coordinate activities with others prior to, during and on completion of the work activity

  • Review first aid resources and record, report and replenish shortages

2. Assess the situation

  • Identify risks and hazards

  • Minimise immediate risk and implement control measures

  • Assess casualty's vital signs and physical condition

3. Apply First Aid

  • Provide First Aid management

  • Reassure casualty in a caring and calm manner and make them comfortable

  • Identify, obtain and apply use of First Aid resources and equipment appropriate to the identified risks and hazard controls

  • Communicate with emergency control personnel the need for First Aid/medical assistance

  • Monitor and respond to casualty's condition

  • Finalise management of casualty

4. Record and report incident

  • Record details of casualty's physical condition, changes in conditions, management and response to management

  • Convey details of casualty's condition and management activities to emergency services/relieving personnel

  • Prepare and submit written incident reports

  • Record and report use of first aid resources

RIICOM301E - Communicate information

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to communicate information to complete work activities within the mining, drilling and civil infrastructure industry. It includes planning and preparing for and conducting communication via a number of different methods to ensure work activities are understood.

This unit applies to individuals who are working in an operational, supervisory or team leader capacity.

Licensing, legislative and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the unit.

RIIRIS301E - Apply risk management processes

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply risk management processes in the mining, drilling and civil infrastructure industry.

This unit applies to individuals who contribute to applying risk management processes as part of their responsibilities. This could be an employer, line manager, supervisor, safety representative or employee. This unit applies to those who carry out or assist in carrying out risk assessment in the workplace.

Licensing, legislative and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the unit.