Work based risk control processes

Overview

This course provides participants with the skills and knowledge to identify workplace hazards, assess risk, determine unacceptable risk and prepare a course of action as required by plumbing contractors.

Regional participants welcome! Online training options available for participants at home. Contact PICAC for further information.
Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this unit of competency. While there are no specific entry requirements for the course, learners must complete a pre-assessment to demonstrate an appropriate level of language and literacy requirements.

Course structure

Course delivery will use a combination of face to face classroom training, flexible learning materials and self directed home based study.

• 12 hours of trainer led learning and assessment; one evening per week (3hrs) over four (4) weeks
• plus 12 hours self directed learning prior to/or during course attendance.

Course duration

One evening per week for four (4) weeks.

Course outcomes

On successful completion of this course participants will be able to:

• Analyze a worksite and existing safety system information to identify and classify unresolved hazards and their likely impact
• Apply the three steps of identifying work based hazards, assessing the risk and determining unacceptable risk situations
• Identify, analyze and develop a plan of action to control risk
• Complete documentation associated with work based risk control and ensure proper distribution, storage and review
• Apply planning to ensure identified controls are implemented and reviewed in a timely manner.

Course recognition

Learners successfully completing this course will receive a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment.

This unit is required by the Victorian Building Authority for registered plumbers who wish to seek their licence in any stream. It is an accredited unit of competency in CPC40912 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services.

Assessment arrangements

Unit assessment requires participants to:

• actively participate in class discussions
• complete a theory assessment
• complete a written project on researching OHS policies and procedures
• conduct a workplace risk inspection
• carry out a work based risk-assessment.

Category A: $0*
Training participant is a fully financial PPTEU member. May be registered in training course by self or employer.
Category B: $245
Training participant is a Master Plumbers, AMCA or NFIA Association member.
Category C: $350
Training participant is not a member of PPTEU, Master Plumbers, AMCA or NFIA.