RIIWHS201E – Work Safely And Follow WHS Policies And Procedures

This course will be delivered

• Safe Act, 54 Cessnock Rd, Weston NSW 2326
• or in the workplace

Participants must have:

• Sufficient language, literacy, and numeracy skills to complete the course including the ability to read and interpret legislation and regulations, site plans, permit conditions, workplace and site procedures and documentation, safety and hazard control requirements; speak clearly and concisely with the team/ work group to coordinate the workflow and organisational procedures as well as identify and clarify responsibility when responding to emergency situations. Writing is required to the level of completing workplace forms and producing any required reports.
• Good general health and fitness for the practical assessment (e.g., no injuries or pre-existing conditions that may be aggravated through movement and/ or the lifting/ shifting of loads)
• Protective footwear/safety shoes and comfortable/practical clothing must be provided by the student and worn during the practical sessions and assessment
• Basic computer skills to complete workplace forms and reports

Face to Face – 4 hours

• Please refer to our booking calendar for individual course fees.
• Refund and fee protection policy – Please refer to the student handbook.
• Payment Terms – Payment for individual participants is upfront, group booking payment terms are based on agreement between the client and service provider.

Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.

No industry recommended renewal is identified on the certificate, employers are recommended to consult with stakeholders to identify appropriate training periods.

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 allenstraining.com.au (https://allenstraining.com.au/students/student-handbook) for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.

No work placement will be required as part of this course.

Performance tasks:

Respond to two (2) simulated scenarios as selected by your assessor, to demonstrate the ability to work safely and implement work health and safety (WHS) policies and procedures to:

• locate and apply relevant legislation, documentation, policies and procedures to ensure the work activity is compliant 
• interpret and apply a  Job Safety Environmental Analysis (JSEA)/ Safe Work Methods Statement (SWMS), relevant permits and clearances and site safety information
• identify hazards and risks and implement appropriate control measures according to workplace procedures 
• communicate clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions and to determine coordination requirements prior to commencing and during work activities 
• communicate and coordinate with others to implement the requirements, procedures and techniques
• implement the requirements, procedures and techniques required to work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
• identify and report on WHS issues to relevant personnel
• apply safe lifting and manual handling techniques
• select, wear and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
• respond to emergency situations according to workplace procedures
• complete workplace reporting procedures

Documentation – The student must complete all documentation according to the required standard:

• Complete a First Aid Incident Report Form 
• Complete a Hazard/ Incident Report Form

Theory assessment –   A written assessment consisting of short-answer and multiple-choice questions. The student must complete all assessment questions.