Trades

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• CPCCCM2012   Work safely at heights

  • CIT Code:	CNST847
    Cost:	Full fee $390.00
    Description:	This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to work safely on construction sites where the worker has the potential to fall from one level to another. This unit of competency does not cover the erection of scaffold or work platforms, but it does include identifying and reporting common faults with scaffold or work platform systems.Work at heights is undertaken in a range of construction work, including new construction, renovation, refurbishment and maintenance. This unit also applies to workers in other industries who need to control the two separate risks associated with people and objects falling from heights.Completion of the general construction induction training program, specified in the Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work. Achievement of CPCCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency in some states and territories. For further information, check with the relevant regulatory authority.
    Prerequisites:	CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

• CPCCWHS2001   Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

  • CIT Code:	CNST843
    Cost:	Full fee $60.00
    Description:	This unit specifies the outcomes required to carry out work health and safety (WHS) requirements through safe work practices in all on- or off-site construction workplaces. It requires the performance of work in a safe manner through awareness of risks and work requirements, and the planning and performance of safe work practices with concern for personal safety and the safety of others. The unit covers fundamental WHS requirements necessary to undertake work tasks within any sector in the construction industry. It includes the identification of hazardous materials, including asbestos, and compliance with legislated work safety practices. It does not cover removal of asbestos, which is a licensed activity. It applies to workers in the construction industry. This unit also relates directly to the general construction induction training requirements of the Model Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011 and relevant occupational health and safety regulations for Victoria and for Western Australia. Achievement of CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry covers these induction training requirements.
    Prerequisites:	Nil

• CPCCPB3014   Install bulk insulation and pliable membrane products

  • CIT Code:	CNST882
    Cost:	Full fee $215.00
    Description:	This unit specifies the outcomes required to safely undertake floor, wall and ceiling insulation installation work using bulk insulation and pliable membrane products. The unit includes identifying legislative, regulatory, and job requirements;planning and preparing to install insulation; installing insulation; and, completing installation, including preparation of a Statement of Insulation Installation. The unit requires a person undertaking this work to comply with legislative, regulatory, safety and technical, organisational and site requirements while planning and carrying out the work. The unit applies to insulation installers working primarily in residential buildings, although there may be application in some instances in commercial buildings. The work context involves working at heights, working in enclosed areas, dust control and mitigation of risk from asbestos. At the time of endorsement there was no requirement by any state or territory regulator for insulation installers to complete this unit for licensing or registration purposes.
    Prerequisites:	Nil

• CPCCPB3027   Install ceiling insulation products

  • CIT Code:	CNST883
    Cost:	Full fee $115.00
    Description:	This unit specifies the outcomes required to safely undertake only ceiling insulation installation work using bulk insulation products. The unit includes identifying legislative, regulatory, and job requirements; planning and preparing to install insulation; installing insulation; and, completing installation, including preparation of a Statement of Insulation Installation. The unit requires a person undertaking this work to comply with legislative, regulatory, safety and technical, organisational and site requirements while planning and carrying out the work. The unit applies to insulation installers working primarily in residential buildings, although there may be application in some instances in commercial buildings. Persons undertaking this unit should be aware that coverage of this unit extends only to ceiling insulation and does not include the broader context of wall and floor insulation installation. At the time of endorsement there was no requirement by any state or territory regulator for insulation installers to complete this unit for licensing or registration purposes.
    Prerequisites:	Nil

• CPCCOM1015   Carry out measurements and calculations

  • CIT Code:	CNST851
    Cost:	Full fee $35.00
    Description:	This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to plan and undertake basic measurements and calculations to determine task and material requirements in a construction work environment.A person working at this level would be expected to complete tasks assigned to them, under supervision.Completion of the general construction induction training program specified by the model Code of Practice for Construction Work is required for any person who is to carry out construction work. Achievement of CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
    Prerequisites:	Nil