WHS Regulations, Codes and Practices in the Workplace
Occupational health and safety (OHS) relate to health, safety, and welfare issues in the workplace and includes laws, standards, and programs that are aimed at making the workplace better for workers, along with co-workers and customers. Completing this course will improve a company's occupational health and safety standards and ensure good business, a better brand image, and higher employee morale.
Provider of Training and Assessment
This course is delivered by Allens Training Pty Ltd - RTO 90909
Unit Being Delivered
The following unit(s) will be awarded to successful participants in this course. The certificate will be issued by Allens Training Pty Ltd - RTO 90909.
UEECD0007 Apply Work Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
To view full unit details please visit www.training.gov.au
Important information prior to enrolment
+ Course Delivery
This course will be delivered in the workplace or at an Allens Training Pty Ltd or Third party facility.
+ Entry Requirements
An individual undertaking this course with Allens Training Pty Ltd will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:
Physical capability to be able to:
- meet the demands of the practical demonstration skills including removing an electric shock victim from a simulated live electrical situation
- Work at heights
- Demonstrate safe manual handling techniques
- Identify hazards and conduct risk assessments
Literacy and numeracy skills to complete an Incident Report form and risk assessments
+ Course Duration
Face to Face – 8 hours (minimum) full face to face course Online with Face to Face 90 minutes(minimum)
+ Assessment Requirements
Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks. These are detailed in the sections following.
+ Certificate Renewal Requirements
No industry recommended renewal is identified on the certificate, employers are recommended to consult with stakeholders to identify appropriate training periods.
+ Learners Rights, Responsibilities and Support, including Complaints
Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website www.allenstraining.com.au for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.
What happens at the course?
+ Learning Activities
Delivery of course information and learning activities.
+ Assessment Activities
Performance tasks - The assessor must observe the following performance tasks:
Respond to two (2) simulated electrical work at height scenarios as selected by your Assessor, including:
- Locate and apply relevant work, health and safety (OHS/WHS) legislation, regulations, codes of practice, policies and procedures to ensure the work activity is compliant
- Consult with employer (Assessor) and other employees (students) to ensure implemented control measures are reviewed and new hazards identified
- Confirm (safe) isolation of an electrical supply and isolation of potential electrical and non-electrical hazards has been completed by an authorised person
- Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE) for the electrical industry and working at heights in line with OHS/WHS guidelines
- Select the most appropriate ladder for the work activity and perform a safety check
- Perform work at heights
- Apply correct manual handling techniques
- Demonstrate safe methods of removing an electric shock victim from a live electrical situation
Theory assessment - A written exam consisting of multiple choice and short answer questions to be completed at the end of the training session. Students are able to refer to their Learners resource material.
Documentation – The student must compete all documentation according to the required standard:
- Risk Assessment
- Incident Report Form