Don’t gamble with safety.
WORKSAFE TRAINING
The best
protective
equipment won’t
keep you safe
unless you’re
trained to use
it correctly.
WORKSAFE TRAINING
About Worksafe Training
Having the right safety equipment
in the workplace is important,
but training staff to use it correctly
is essential.
NZ Safety’s Worksafe
Training has been operating
as a specialised training
organisation, with a philosophy
focused on the areas of Health,
Safety and the Environment,
since the introduction of the
Health & Safety Employment
Act in 1992.
Worksafe Training delivers cost
effective courses suitable for
all employees - workers on the
floor, supervisors, managers and
company owners. Depending
on your business requirements,
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Worksafe Training can provide
a range of courses from a
one day Health & Safety
Fundamentals overview, to
customised on-site training.
We strive to deliver quality
training, and continually
develop and improve our
course offerings and content.
We will work with you
and your business to
ensure each trainee is
competent, providing
you with:
• Improved health
& safety practices
• Reduced workplace
insurance costs
• A greater understanding
of the law
• Improved management
of your business
• Awareness of legal obligations
• Avoidance of severe penalties
• Course material to get
you started
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WORKSAFE TRAINING
OUR SUPPORT EXTENDS
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
Accredited and
experienced trainers
NZ Safety Worksafe Training
is registered by the New
Zealand Qualifications Authority
(NZQA) as a Private Training
Establishment (PTE) under the
provisions of the Education
Act (1987) and its subsequent
amendments. Our 2011 NZQA
audit and evaluation confirms
an ongoing ability to deliver the
highest quality training to New
Zealand industry.
Each specialist trainer is fully
qualified, both academically
and practically, providing
both industry expertise and
educational experience for
your course. Worksafe Training’s
quality systems ensure that each
trainee will acquire a consistent
standard of knowledge and skills
in every training location, plus
trainers can provide literacy and
other support as required.
Customised on-site
training, nationwide
Worksafe Training will consult with
you and identify your specific
training requirements both from a
regulatory and an occupational
health and safety aspect, leaving
you confident that you are taking
all practicable steps to ensure
the safety of your employees at
work, as required by Health and
Safety legislation.
on-site needs. This ensures your
employees are trained to a
national standard, and within
a framework that is relevant to
their tasks and environment.
Our specialist course instructors
can merge courses or add
specific awareness elements
to tailor training to your
business requirements.
Proof of training
Worksafe Training has
contact with customers
before and after the course.
Before the course starts,
the trainer allocated to an
on-site course will contact
the customer to clarify
their requirements. After
training, customers can
contact the trainer, free
of charge, for advice or a
review after the course has
finished. All trainees are
given the opportunity to
provide course feedback
on completion.
On successful completion of a
course, trainees will receive a
Worksafe Training card - a handy
wallet-sized and weatherproof
record of training.
The card shows completed units
and training date, as well as the
date refresher training will be
required, ensuring the validity
of the workers training can be
instantly recognised and proven
when required.
A certificate of competency
can also be issued upon request,
as can a record of learning
from NZQA using your
registration number.
Visit www.NZQA.govt.nz for more
information.
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For certain courses it is
recommended you attend
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your skills and understand
any new legislation or
regulations. Worksafe
Training makes staying
up-to-date easy by
contacting you or your staff
when a refresher is due.
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throughout New Zealand,
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WORKSAFE TRAINING
Height Safety
Working at height presents a significant level of risk
and therefore often requires the use of specialist
safety equipment.
Our selection of practical training courses covering the planning and
preparatory stages of height work, through to fall prevention and rescue
training, will ensure you can meet your obligations under the Health and
Safety legislation.
SAFE WORKING AT HEIGHTS
4
UNIT STANDARD
17600 – Explain safe work
practices for working at heights.
Level 3, Credits 3
AVAILABILITY
Public and on-site
CANDIDATES
Business owners, managers,
planners, supervisors, site
managers, and other staff who
work at heights.
DURATION
1 day
COURSE BRIEF
People credited with this unit
standard will be able to explain
legislative requirements for
working at heights as well as
best practice for access systems
such as ladders, EWP and
edge protection.
COURSE NUMBERS
Maximum 10
COMPETENCY
ASSESSMENTS
Written assessment
COURSE REFERENCE
HT1
USE A SAFETY HARNESS FOR PERSONAL
FALL PROTECTION WHEN WORKING
AT HEIGHTS
UNIT STANDARD
23229 – Use a safety harness for
personal fall protection when
working at heights.
Level 3, Credits 4
AVAILABILITY
Public and on-site
CANDIDATES
Business owners, managers,
planners, supervisors, site
managers, and other staff who
employ harness systems while
working at heights. Pre-requisite
for Fall Arrest Systems (HT2) 15757.
DURATION
1 day
COURSE BRIEF
Trainees will become aware
of how to select, use and
maintain fall protection
equipment including harnesses
and lanyards, as well as fall
protection options, anchorage
points and rescue plans.
COURSE NUMBERS
Maximum 10
COMPETENCY
ASSESSMENTS
Written and practical
assessments
COURSE REFERENCE
HT3
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FALL ARREST SYSTEMS
UNIT STANDARD
15757 – Use, install and dismantle
proprietary fall arrest systems
when working at heights.
Level 3, Credits 4
AVAILABILITY
Public and on-site
CANDIDATES
Business owners, managers,
planners, supervisors, site
managers, and other staff who
work at heights employing
harness systems as a means of
fall protection. Pre-requisite
training required.
DURATION
2 days (1 day if attendee
holds pre-requisite of 23229 or
equivalent)
COURSE BRIEF
Theory and practical training
teaching and assessing people
in the use of proprietary fall
arrest systems. It covers how
to install, use and dismantle
proprietary fall arrest systems
including horizontal and vertical
life lines. Trainees will learn about
characteristics of equipment
and anchorage points, hazards
associated with fall arrest
systems, maintaining equipment,
knots and rescue techniques.
COURSE NUMBERS
Maximum 10
COMPETENCY
ASSESSMENTS
Written and practical
assessments
COURSE REFERENCE
HT2
EMPLOY HEIGHT SAFETY EQUIPMENT
UNIT STANDARD
25045 - Employ height safety
equipment in the workplace.
Level 3, Credits 4
AVAILABILITY
Public and on-site
CANDIDATES
Business owners, managers,
planners, supervisors, site
managers, and other staff who
work at heights. Generally aimed
at people who require basic
knowledge and skills of height
safety equipment outside of the
construction industry.
DURATION
1 day
COURSE BRIEF
Students will be able to identify
common types of height safety
equipment including anchor
points and fall arrest equipment,
and plan rescue techniques
and emergency procedures for
working at heights.
COURSE NUMBERS
Maximum 10
COMPETENCY
ASSESSMENTS
Written and practical
assessments
COURSE REFERENCE
HT4
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HEIGHT SAFETY REFRESHER TRAINING
UNIT STANDARD
6
Respective unit standards
currently held by attendee to
be refreshed.
AVAILABILITY
Public and on-site
CANDIDATES
Business owners, managers,
planners, supervisors, site
managers, and other staff who
have attended unit standard
training previously, and wish to
refresh their knowledge and skills.
DURATION
1 day. There may be some
instances where further time is
required depending on the unit
standards being refreshed.
COURSE BRIEF
The intent here is to refresh
the unit standards held by the
attendee. Generally these may
include 17600, 25045, 23229
and 15757.
COURSE NUMBERS
Maximum 10
COMPETENCY
ASSESSMENTS
Written and practical
assessments
COURSE REFERENCE
HT5
CERTIFICATE IN HEIGHT SAFETY
AND RESCUE
UNIT STANDARD
15757 plus Certificate in Height
Safety and Rescue. Approval
has been granted by NZQA to
conduct this module as a training
scheme. Level 3. Credits 4
AVAILABILITY
Public and on-site
CANDIDATES
All stakeholders and personnel
who are required to work at
height with the responsibility of
developing rescue plans and
carrying out rescues.
DURATION
3 days depending on prior
learning and unit standards held.
May be reduced to 1 day which
will cover the rescue element if
the attendee already holds a
current certificate for 15757.
COURSE BRIEF
This course will be designed
specifically for the site. It will take
into account the type of work
being carried out with content
structured accordingly.
COURSE NUMBERS
Maximum 10
COMPETENCY
ASSESSMENTS
Written and practical
assessments
COURSE REFERENCE
CHS
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WORKSAFE TRAINING
CLIMB AND WORK
OFF STRUCTURES
POLE TOP RESCUE
UNIT STANDARD
10509. Climb and work on
electricity network structures.
Level 3, Credits 6
UNIT STANDARD
17025 - Carry out a rescue from
an electrical structure.
Level 3, Credits 2
AVAILABILITY
Public and on-site
AVAILABILITY
Public and on-site
CANDIDATES
Operators who are required to
access and work on electricity
network structures such as poles
and towers.
CANDIDATES
DURATION
1 day depending on prior
learning and unit standards held.
Operators who are required to
access and work on electricity
network structures such as poles
and towers and may be required
to conduct rescues.
DURATION
1 day depending on prior
learning and unit standards held.
COURSE BRIEF
This course will be designed
specifically for the site. It will take
into account the type of work
being carried out with content
structured accordingly. Primarily
it is intended for the electrical
industry, however it will also suit
telecommunications and others
accessing similar structures.
It has a pre-requisite of 10509.
COURSE BRIEF
This course will be designed
specifically for the site. It will take
into account the type of work
being carried out and content
structured accordingly. Primarily
it is intended for the electrical
industry, however it will also suit
telecommunications and others
accessing similar structures.
COURSE NUMBERS
Maximum 8
COMPETENCY
ASSESSMENTS
Written and practical
assessments
COURSE NUMBERS
Maximum 8
COURSE REFERENCE
CNS
COMPETENCY
ASSESSMENTS
Written and practical
assessments
COURSE REFERENCE
PTR
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WORK POSITIONING/
INDUSTRIAL ABSEILING
8
UNIT STANDARD
Certificate in Height Safety
and Rescue
AVAILABILITY
Public and on-site
CANDIDATES
Operators who use work
positioning or industrial abseiling
techniques for their work
DURATION
3 to 5 days depending on prior
learning and unit standards held.
COURSE BRIEF
This course will be designed
specifically for the site. It will take
into account the type of work
being carried out with content
structured accordingly. It is not
intended to cover all the unit
standards necessary to make up
the National Certificate
COURSE NUMBERS
Maximum 6
COMPETENCY
ASSESSMENTS
Written and practical
assessments
COURSE REFERENCE
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If you or your
employees work at
height, make sure
you know your
obligations.
Download a copy
of Worksafe
New Zealand’s
‘Best practice
guidelines for
working at height in
New Zealand’ from
www.nzsafety.co.nz
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WORKSAFE TRAINING
Confined Space
Some of the most dangerous workplace hazards are
encountered when working in a confined space.
The following practical training courses cover the roles and
responsibilities of entrants and stand-by persons, as well as planning,
execution and rescue skills to ensure safe work within confined spaces.
DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF
HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH
CONFINED SPACES
UNIT STANDARD
18426 – Demonstrate knowledge
of hazards associated with
confined spaces. Level 3, Credits 4
AVAILABILITY
Public and on-site
CANDIDATES
Business owners, managers,
planners, supervisors, site
managers, and other staff who
work in or near a confined space.
DURATION
1 day
COURSE BRIEF
Trainees will be able to
demonstrate knowledge of
confined space and their permit
notification and implementation
requirements. They will be able
to identify and implement control
measures, demonstrate knowledge
of monitoring and confined space
testing requirements, and describe
the responsibilities and duties of
people entering confined spaces
or conducting observation duties
for confined spaces.
PLAN A CONFINED SPACE ENTRY
UNIT STANDARD
17599 – Plan a confined space
entry. Level 4, Credits 5
AVAILABILITY
Public and on-site
CANDIDATES
Business owners, managers,
planners, supervisors, site
managers, and other staff
carrying out planning for work
in or near a confined space.
CS1 (18426) is generally
conducted on the first day.
DURATION
2 days unless attendee has a
current certificate for 18426
which would reduce it to
one day.
COURSE BRIEF
People credited with this unit
standard are able to identify
hazards and controls within
confined spaces, develop an
emergency procedure plan,
and complete documentation
required for confined space entry.
COURSE NUMBERS
Maximum 10
COURSE NUMBERS
Maximum 10
COMPETENCY
ASSESSMENTS
Written and practical
assessments
COMPETENCY
ASSESSMENTS
Written assessment
COURSE REFERENCE
CS2
COURSE REFERENCE
CS1
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CONFINED SPACE ENTRY IN THE
WATER INDUSTRY
10
CONFINED SPACE REFRESHER
UNIT STANDARD
19207 – Enter, work in, and exit
a confined space in the water
industry. Level 3, Credits 5
UNIT STANDARD
Respective unit standards
currently held by attendees to
be refreshed.
AVAILABILITY
Public and on-site
AVAILABILITY
Public and on-site
CANDIDATES
CANDIDATES
Business owners, managers,
planners, supervisors, site
managers, and other staff
carrying out planning for work in
or near a confined space. CS1
(18426) is generally conducted
on the first day.
Business owners, managers,
planners, supervisors, site
managers, and other staff
carrying out work in or near a
confined space.
DURATION
1 day
COURSE BRIEF
The intent is to refresh the unit
standard/s currently held by the
attendee. Generally this can
be done in one day, however
depending on unit standards
required, time may have to
be extended.
COURSE NUMBERS
Maximum 10
COMPETENCY
ASSESSMENTS
Written and practical
assessments
COURSE REFERENCE
CS5
DURATION
2 days unless attendee has a
current certificate for 18426
(therefore reducing it to one day).
COURSE BRIEF
People credited with this unit
standard are able to, in the water
industry, identify work procedures
to be carried out, examine an
entry plan for completeness,
and enter, complete work and
withdraw from a confined space.
Some integration between 17599
is possible on this course.
COURSE NUMBERS
Maximum 10
COMPETENCY
ASSESSMENTS
Written and practical
assessments
COURSE REFERENCE
CS3
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Gas Testing
Industry Standards state that “atmospheric testing
shall be conducted in a manner consistent with the
hazards identified in the risk assessment”.
Our gas testing courses aim to ensure personnel have the necessary skills
to care for, maintain and operate an atmospheric gas tester, as well as
to interpret the results and introduce the correct controls.
ATMOSPHERIC TESTING
UNIT STANDARD
25510 - Operate atmospheric
testing device to determine a
suitable atmosphere exists to
work safely. Level 3, Credits 4
AVAILABILITY
On-site
CANDIDATES
People working in potentially
hazardous atmospheres.
Managers, supervisors and
health & safety practitioners
and operators.
DURATION
1 day. May be integrated into
either 17599 or 19207.
COURSE BRIEF
This course gives candidates
the academic and practical
knowledge to conduct
atmospheric testing in potentially
hazardous environments
and interpret and respond to
atmospheric testing results.
COURSE NUMBERS
Maximum 10
COMPETENCY
ASSESSMENTS
Written and practical
assessments
COURSE REFERENCE
AT1
PERFORM GAS TESTS FOR
ENERGY AND CHEMICAL PLANT
UNIT STANDARD
3058 – Perform gas tests for
energy and chemical plant.
Level 4, Credits 5
AVAILABILITY
On-site
CANDIDATES
People working in potentially
hazardous atmospheres.
Managers, supervisors and
health & safety practitioners
and operators.
DURATION
1 day. May be integrated into
either 17599 or 19207.
COURSE BRIEF
This course gives students
the academic and practical
knowledge to carry out
atmospheric tests and to
interpret and respond to
atmospheric testing results at an
energy and chemical plant.
COURSE NUMBERS
Maximum 10
COMPETENCY
ASSESSMENTS
Written and practical
assessments
COURSE REFERENCE
AT2
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Spill Response
In the unfortunate event of a chemical or oil spill,
it is essential that correct procedures are promptly
initiated to prevent harm to people; and damage to
equipment and the environment.
We can assist your business to prepare and pre-plan in case of a spill,
with training covering both procedural and equipment requirements.
SPILL RESPONSE TRAINING
12
NZQA
N/A - a competency certificate
will be issued upon completion
AVAILABILITY
On-site
CANDIDATES
All employees whose workplace
contains hazardous substances
that can spill causing a problem
for the rest of the workplace and
environment.
DURATION
4 Hours
COURSE BRIEF
After the course, each student
will have an awareness of how to
handle spills in their workplace.
They will also understand the
legislation and why it is important
to contain spills and clean them
up correctly to protect the
environment. This will include the
various types of spill products
and their use including site
procedures for spills.
COURSE NUMBERS
Maximum 15
COMPETENCY
ASSESSMENTS
Practical demonstration
COURSE REFERENCE
SR1
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HSNO Approved Handlers
The proper management of hazardous substances
is a critical requirement in ensuring the safety of
those handling chemicals and other substances in
the workplace.
This particular course concentrates on single component dangerous
goods and specifically listed scheduled toxic substances which have
been transferred to HSNO.
NOTE: Trainees may bring their own material safety data sheets along to these sessions so
that full understanding can be gained about the hazards associated with using them
following the HSNO default controls.
HSNO APPROVED HANDLERS
QUALIFICATION
Approved Handlers Certificate
AVAILABILITY
Public and on-site
DURATION
1 day
COURSE BRIEF
This course is designed to give
attendees training in HSNO
Legislation which includes
Classifications and Control
requirements. Also attendees will
learn how to access chemical
information from the EPA website
for both single component
chemicals and chemical mixtures.
COURSE NUMBERS
Maximum 10
COMPETENCY
ASSESSMENTS
Written assessment
COURSE REFERENCE
AH1
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Emergency Response
In a workplace emergency, a well-trained team of fire
wardens can make all the difference.
Our Emergency Response training will ensure your wardens are
equipped with the skills required to command and control an
emergency situation, including evacuation, extinguisher use and the
coordination of, and communication to emergency services.
FIRE AND EMERGENCY WARDEN
IN THE WORKPLACE
UNIT STANDARD
AVAILABILITY
Public and on-site
CANDIDATES
People in the workplace who are
appointed to act as fire wardens
and other interested parties.
DURATION
4 hours
COURSE BRIEF
14
18408 – Demonstrate knowledge
of fire and emergency warden
duties in the workplace.
Level 3, Credits 3
The aim of this course is to inform
the candidate of different
evacuation procedures, how to
command and control situations,
the roles and responsibilities of
a warden, the specific building
requirements and the coordination
of the emergency services.
COURSE NUMBERS
Maximum 10
COMPETENCY
ASSESSMENT
Written assessment with a practical
element wherever possible.
COURSE REFERENCE
FT1
PRINCIPLES OF FIRE SCIENCE
UNIT STANDARD
4647 – Explain the principles of fire
science. Level 2 Credits 1
AVAILABILITY
On-site
CANDIDATES
Personnel whose duties involve
fire and rescue response in the
workplace and other learners
who anticipate the need to use
hand-held fire extinguishers in
the workplace.
DURATION
One hour. This unit standard
can be added onto either
the fire warden or hand
extinguisher training.
COURSE BRIEF
The aim of this course is to
enable learners to demonstrate
knowledge of the basic principals
of the chemistry of fire and the
basic principals of the physics
of fire.
COURSE NUMBERS
Maximum 10
COMPETENCY
ASSESSMENT
Written assessment
COURSE REFERENCE
FS1
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SUPPRESS FIRE WITH
HAND EXTINGUISHERS
UNIT STANDARD
3271 - Suppress fire with hand
extinguishers and fixed hose reels.
Level 2, Credits 1
AVAILABILITY
On-site
CANDIDATES
All personnel who may need
to operate a hand held fire
extinguisher to suppress fire.
DURATION
3 – 4 hours depending
on numbers.
COURSE BRIEF
The aim of this course is to inform
the candidate on the different
types of fires, triangle of fire, types
of extinguishers, operation of
extinguishers and the different
techniques that are used.
COURSE NUMBERS
Maximum 10
COMPETENCY
ASSESSMENT
Written assessment with a practical
element wherever possible.
COURSE REFERENCE
FEX1
WEAR AND OPERATE BREATHING
APPARATUS IN THE WORKPLACE
UNIT STANDARD
25044 – Wear and operate
compressed air breathing
apparatus in the workplace.
Level 3, Credits 4
AVAILABILITY
On-site
CANDIDATES
All personnel who may need
to work in or near potentially
hazardous atmospheres.
DURATION
1 day
COURSE BRIEF
This course is designed for
people who require the use
of self contained breathing
apparatus. It covers the safe
operation of a compressed
air breathing apparatus
system including the practical
elements of preparing, testing,
commissioning, wearing and
monitoring the systems, as
well as the implementation of
emergency procedures.
COURSE NUMBERS
Maximum 6
COMPETENCY
ASSESSMENT
Written and practical assessments.
COURSE REFERENCE
BA1
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Occupational Health and Safety
The individual focus of the below course set varies,
but the overriding purpose of each is to reduce harm
in the workplace by raising awareness, building
an understanding of roles and responsibilities and
outlining legal requirements for those involved in
ensuring workplace safety.
Although all of the courses listed are NZQA unit standards, Worksafe
Training can design and deliver site specific training for your workplace.
For example, customising a specific course by utilising the clients own
Health and Safety policies and procedures.
HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
16
UNIT STANDARD
17602 – Apply hazard
identification and risk assessment
procedures in the workplace.
Level 3, Credits 4
AVAILABILITY
On-site
CANDIDATES
Employers, employees, self
employed workers and
contractors who wish to apply
hazard identification and risk
assessment procedures in the
workplace.
DURATION
1 day
COURSE BRIEF
The aim of this course is to teach
attendees to describe hazards
that may harm workers, the
work environment, and the
organization, explain health and
safety requirements for hazard
control, describe hazard control
methods and identify hazards and
apply risk assessment procedures.
COURSE NUMBERS
Maximum 10
COMPETENCY
ASSESSMENTS
Written and practical
assessments
COURSE REFERENCE
AC2
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
INCIDENT INVESTIGATION
UNIT STANDARD
17601 – Produce an occupational
health and safety incident
investigation. Level 4, Credits 6
AVAILABILITY
On-site
CANDIDATES
Employers, health and safety
representatives and other
interested parties.
DURATION
1 day
COURSE BRIEF
The aim of this course is to
teach attendees to explain why
workplace accidents need to
be reported and investigated,
explain the concepts of
multiple causation and rootcause analysis, detail an
incident investigation process
using a hypothetical incident,
and produce an incident
investigation report based on a
documented incident.
COURSE NUMBERS
Maximum 10
COMPETENCY
ASSESSMENTS
Written assessment
COURSE REFERENCE
AC3
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IDENTIFY THE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY
REPRESENTATIVE IN THE WORKPLACE
SAFE MANUAL HANDLING PRACTICES
IN THE WORKPLACE
UNIT STANDARD
20198 – Identify the roles and
responsibilities of the health
and safety representative in the
workplace. Level 4, Credits 8
UNIT STANDARD
17459 – Demonstrate and apply
knowledge of safe manual
handling practices in the
workplace. Level 2, Credits 3
AVAILABILITY
Public and on-site
AVAILABILITY
On-site
CANDIDATES
This course is targeted toward
people who hold a health and
safety position within a company.
CANDIDATES
Employers, employees, self
employed workers and
contractors who require basic
knowledge and skills for the
manual handling of goods in
the workplace.
DURATION
4 hours
COURSE BRIEF
This course is aimed at
giving attendees the skills to
demonstrate knowledge of types
of manual handling risks, describe
injury risk reduction measures
for manual handling, use safe
manual handling practices with
mechanical aids, and use safe
manual handling practices
without mechanical aids.
COURSE NUMBERS
Maximum 15
DURATION
2 days
COURSE BRIEF
The aim of this course is to give
attendees the skills to define
the roles of the health and
safety representative, identify
training requirements for
hazard management, identify
the requirements for dealing
with emergencies, identify the
requirements for reporting,
recording and investigating
injuries and incidents, and
identify the requirements for
rehabilitation under the Injury
Prevention, Rehabilitation and
Compensation Act 2001.
COURSE NUMBERS
Maximum 10
COMPETENCY
ASSESSMENTS
Written and practical
assessments
COMPETENCY
ASSESSMENTS
Written assessment
COURSE REFERENCE
AC4
COURSE REFERENCE
AC5
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WORKSAFE TRAINING
Permit Training
A Permit to Work is not simply permission to carry
out a job, but an essential part of a system which
determines how that job can be carried out safely.
This training is designed to ensure that people involved with a PTW
system are properly trained in all aspects of this system, whether they are
permit receivers or permit issuers.
APPLY FOR ACCEPT AND CARRY OUT
WORK ACCORDING TO A WORK
PERMIT IN THE WORKPLACE
NZQA
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17588 – Apply for accept and
carry out work according to a
work permit in the workplace.
Level 3, Credits 4
AVAILABILITY
Public and on-site
CANDIDATES
Permit receivers, holders and
all personnel working under a
Permit to Work system.
DURATION
1 day
COURSE BRIEF
Trainees will be able to explain
the types of work permits, the
roles involved in the work permit
system, and the requirements
for receiving a work permit.
In addition they will be able
to explain the preparatory
requirements when applying for
a work permit, accept a work
permit and undertake work
under the permit.
COURSE NUMBERS
Maximum 10
COMPETENCY
ASSESSMENTS
Written and practical
assessments
COURSE REFERENCE
PTW1
ISSUE WORKSITE SPECIFIC PERMITS
UNIT STANDARD
17590 – Issue worksite specific
permits. Level 3, Credits 6
AVAILABILITY
Public and on-site
CANDIDATES
Permit issuers, persons in charge
of a worksite, managers,
supervisors, owners and self
employed persons. Types of
work include hot work, confined
space, height and excavation.
DURATION
2 days unless attendee has a
current certificate for 17588
(Permit Receiver), in which case
one day. 17588 is conducted on
day one of the course.
COURSE BRIEF
Attendees will be able to explain
work permit procedures and
requirements, ensure the need for
a work permit is properly identified
and the worksite is prepared
accordingly, issue a work permit,
monitor and close the work permit,
and audit work permits.
COURSE NUMBERS
Maximum 10
COMPETENCY
ASSESSMENTS
Written and practical
assessments
COURSE REFERENCE
PTW2
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WORKSAFE TRAINING
Lockout/Tagout
Lockout is an important safety procedure involving
shutting off power to equipment or machines during
repair or maintenance.
This training course will provide those who work on, maintain or repair
machinery with the skills to identify the need for, and implement
appropriate lockout/tagout procedures.
LOCKOUT/TAGOUT
AVAILABILITY
On-site
CANDIDATES
This training course is designed
for operators and managers
of machinery and any other
interested parties that may
be involved with locking out
machinery prior to use.
DURATION
Up to 4 hours
COURSE BRIEF
The aim of this training course
is to educate attendees on
the importance of locking
out plant equipment and the
consequences of failing to do so.
Attendees will learn basic lockout
procedure, including the correct
location for lockouts, identifying
appropriate devices and different
methods and procedures used for
lockout/tagout.
COURSE NUMBERS
Maximum 10
COMPETENCY
ASSESSMENTS
Practical demonstrations
COURSE REFERENCE
LTT1
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WORKSAFE TRAINING
Safety Observer
The health and safety of those working in hazardous
areas is often reliant on the skilled and qualified
people who are looking out for them.
This person is the Safety Observer who makes sure everyone’s safety is
accounted for.
SAFETY OBSERVER
(DUTIES OF A STANDBY PERSON)
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UNIT STANDARD
17596 - Demonstrate knowledge
of safety observer responsibilities in
the workplace. Level 3, Credits 8
AVAILABILITY
Public and on-site
CANDIDATES
Permit issuers and receivers,
safety observers, safety watch
personnel, health & safety
advisors and plant operators.
DURATION
2 days. May be reduced to
one day depending on prior
learning and current unit
standards held.
COURSE BRIEF
A programme identifying
relevant legislative
responsibilities, controlling areas,
awareness of environmental
changes, site procedures, permit
control, hot work, confined
space, height & electrical
work, establishing emergency
procedures and rescue team
work and equipment. People
credited with this unit standard
are able to identify: criteria
where the Safety Observer is
required to control, monitor
and maintain safety for activity;
hazardous environments and
activities requiring safety
observer control; the safety
observer responsibilities, and
emergency response measures.
COURSE NUMBERS
Maximum 10
COMPETENCY
ASSESSMENTS
Written and practical
assessments
COURSE REFERENCE
SO1
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WORKSAFE TRAINING
Health and Safety Auditing
Documented systems and robust procedures are
essential for those people charged with ensuring
a business is meeting their obligations under
Health and Safety legislation.
These courses will equip auditors with the skills required to implement a
strong and effective health and safety programme.
HEALTH AND SAFETY AUDITING
QUALIFICATION
Certificate of Competency will
be issued upon completion.
AVAILABILITY
Public and on-site
CANDIDATES
Internal auditors, managers and
health & safety representatives.
DURATION
1 day
COURSE BRIEF
Plan for an on-site health and
safety compliance audit on a
construction site. The course is
based upon requirements of
the ACC’s Workplace Safety
Management Practices audit
tool and covers a variety of
requirements, evaluations,
planning and management.
Upon completion, each student
will undertake a Health and
Safety Audit on their own
workplace and present a 1.5 hour
presentation of their findings. This
will take place eight (8) weeks
after they finish the course.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
CONTRACTOR AUDITING
QUALIFICATION
Certificate of Competency in
Contractor Auditing will be issued
to each successful student.
AVAILABILITY
Public and on-site
CANDIDATES
Internal auditors, managers and
health & safety representatives
who manage sub-contractors.
DURATION
1 day
COURSE BRIEF
The objective of this course is to
provide trainees with a detailed
understanding of contractor health
and safety management. It covers
legal overview, evaluation and
selection of contractors. The course
will review the process for managing
and monitoring performances and
the various options & procedures for
conducting monitoring on observed
unsafe behaviour. Upon completion
of the course each student will
undertake an internal audit of their
workplace. Eight (8) weeks later they
will produce a 1.5 hour presentation
about their findings.
COURSE NUMBERS
Maximum 10
COMPETENCY
ASSESSMENTS
Written assessment and
workplace related audit
COURSE NUMBERS
Maximum 10
COURSE REFERENCE
HSA1
COMPETENCY
ASSESSMENTS
Written assessment and
workplace related audit
COURSE REFERENCE
HSCA1
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