UNIT

CPCWHS3001Identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies

Release 3Current

Modification History

Release 3

Updated reference to general construction induction training program.

Release 2

This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package Release 5.1.

Minor typographical error corrected in Elements and Performance Criteria 3.5. Knowledge Evidence is formatted for clarity.

Release 1

This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package Release 5.0.

Supersedes and is equivalent to CPCCWHS3001 Identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies. Performance evidence updated to clarify volume and frequency.

Links

Companion volumes to this training package are available at the VETNet website - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=7e15fa6a-68b8-4097-b099-030a5569b1ad

Application

This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to participate in preparing a job safety analysis (JSA) for general hazards, and a safe work method statement (SWMS) for high risk work hazards on construction sites as specified in work health and safety (WHS) legislation. It includes meeting all relevant requirements of the National Construction Code (NCC), Australian Standards and Commonwealth and state or territory legislation.

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 CPCWHS1001 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.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil

Unit Sector

Work health and safety

Unit Mapping Information

Supersedes and is equivalent to CPCCWHS3001 Identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies.

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