Creative Safety Initiatives RTO ID: 88216

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RIIWHS202 Enter and work in confined spaces

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to enter and work in confined spaces in the resources and infrastructure industries.

It applies to those working in operational roles. They generally work under supervision to undertake a prescribed range of functions involving known routines and procedures and take responsibility for the quality of work outcomes.

Licensing, legislative and certification requirements that apply to this unit of competency can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the unit of competency.

This unit of competency covers the following:
Obtain, interpret, and confirm work requirements
Access, interpret and apply documentation required to enter and work in confined spaces
Identify and address potential risks, hazards, and environmental issues, and implement control measures according to workplace procedures
Obtain and confirm authorisation of a confined space entry permit that meets regulatory requirements
Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment for planned work activities
Obtain and interpret emergency procedures with the stand-by person, and be prepared for emergency situations
Identify, obtain, and implement signage and barrier requirements according to workplace procedures
Select tools and equipment for the tasks, check for serviceability, and rectify or report any faults to relevant personnel
Position rescue equipment by the entry permit
Gain access to confined space
Test and monitor the atmosphere for harmful elements according to workplace procedures
Correctly apply tagging and lock-out procedures
Enter the confined space according to workplace procedures
Maintain ongoing communication with the stand-by person
Comply with entry permit requirements
Monitor and adhere to allocated entry time
Exit confined space according to workplace procedures
Recover tools, equipment, and materials
Conduct inspection of the confined spaces according to workplace procedures
Remove tagging and lock-out procedures
Complete confined space entry permit requirements according to workplace procedures
Clear work area and dispose of materials according to workplace procedures
Remove, clean and store barriers and signs
Conduct equipment inspections to identify faults according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures and report to relevant personnel
Conduct routine operational servicing, lubrication, and housekeeping activities according to workplace procedures
Process written maintenance records according to workplace procedures
Pre-requisite unit: Nil.

Available as a full course or refresher/validation of competency (VOC).

Duration: 8 hours (full course) or 4 hours (refresher/VOC)

Delivery method: Face to face

Upon successful completion of this unit of competency, you will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment.

For participants to be eligible for the GAP price, they must meet the requirements from the ACT Building and Construction Industry Training Fund Authority.

An eligible person is any person usually working in or in connection with the building and construction industry in the ACT who is substantially (at least 80%) performing “work liable for the training levy” or is a person deemed as an eligible person on application to the authority.

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RIIWHS204 Work safely at heights

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to work safely at heights in the resources and infrastructure industries.

It applies to those working in operational roles. They generally work under supervision to undertake a prescribed range of functions involving known routines and procedures and take responsibility for the quality of work outcomes.

Licensing, legislative and certification requirements that apply to this unit of competency can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the unit of competency.

This unit of competency covers the following:
Obtain, interpret, and confirm work requirements
Access, interpret and apply documentation required to work safely at heights
Identify and address potential risks, hazards, and environmental issues, and implement control measures
according to workplace procedures
Inspect worksite to determine layout and physical condition, condition of structures and equipment requirements
Adhere to legislative requirements
Select appropriate plant, tools and equipment for the job, inspect them for serviceability, and rectify or report any faults prior to commencement of work activities
Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for emergency situations
Consult with relevant personnel to select materials, tools and equipment required for the work activities
Inspect and install fall protection and perimeter protection equipment
Identify methods of moving tools and equipment to the work area according to workplace procedures
Ensure the safety system has been installed according to workplace procedures
Select and install appropriate signs and barricades according to workplace procedures
Consult with relevant personnel to ensure anchor fall protection and associated equipment is fitted and adjusted according to workplace procedures
Ensure all required equipment is installed according to workplace procedures
Access work area for people, tools, and equipment according to workplace procedures
Locate tools and materials to eliminate or minimise the risk of items being knocked down
Check access from ground to work area and ensure it is safe according to workplace procedures
Keep fall equipment in place and adjusted appropriately for movement during work
Undertake manual handling of materials and equipment according to workplace procedures
Locate materials and equipment ensuring that they are safely secured and distributed according to workplace procedures
Check safety system periodically for compliance
Monitor risk control measures to ensure that they are effective and appropriate according to workplace procedures
Reassess risk control measures, as required, in accordance with workplace procedures and undertake alterations
Consult with relevant personnel to ensure safety system is dismantled and removed according to workplace procedures
Clear work area and dispose of materials
Clean and maintain the plant and equipment, inspect for ensure serviceability and rectify or report any faults or issues to relevant personnel
Process written maintenance records according to workplace procedures

Pre-requisite unit: Nil.

Available as a full course or refresher/validation of competency (VOC).

Duration: 8 hours (full course) or 4 hours (refresher/VOC)

Delivery method: Face to face

Upon successful completion of this unit of competency, you will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment.

For participants to be eligible for the GAP price, they must meet the requirements from the ACT Building and Construction Industry Training Fund Authority.

An eligible person is any person usually working in or in connection with the building and construction industry in the ACT who is substantially (at least 80%) performing “work liable for the training levy” or is a person deemed as an eligible person on application to the authority.

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Work Permit Combo (WPC)

This course combines 3 nationally recognised units of competency:
MSMWHS201 Conduct hazard analysis
MSMPER200 Work in accordance with an issued permit
MSMPER300 Issue work permits

Participants are provided with the skills and knowledge to conduct hazard analysis, work under and issue a range of work permits, including permits for hot work, work at heights, confined space entry, and general work. The following topics are covered:
Conducting a hazard analysis
Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
Job Hazards Analysis (JHA)
Job Safety and Environmental Analysis (JSEA)
Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS)
Relevant legislation and Australian Standard (AS) references
Responsibilities of the permit issuer and permit holder
Types of work permits
Hot work and cold work
Confined space entry
Working at heights
Excavation and trenching
Electrical and vehicle entry
The permit process - preparation
Issuance of a permit
Permit hand back/cancellation of permit
Pre-requisite unit: MSMWHS201 Conduct hazard analysis (included in this course combination)

Delivery method: Online

Duration: Self-paced (4-8 hours)

Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment with the following units of competency:

MSMWHS201 Conduct hazard analysis
MSMPER200 Work in accordance with an issued permit
MSMPER300 Issue work permits

For participants to be eligible for the GAP price, they must meet the requirements from the ACT Building and Construction Industry Training Fund Authority.

An eligible person is any person usually working in or in connection with the building and construction industry in the ACT who is substantially (at least 80%) performing “work liable for the training levy” or is a person deemed as an eligible person on application to the authority.

Psychosocial hazards in the workplace

This training course provides the participants with the knowledge and skills to be able to understand and identify psychosocial hazards in the construction industry. It is a non-accredited safety training course and it is recommended that a refresher be undertaken annually. The training covers the following:
What is a psychosocial hazard
Legislative requirements
Types of psychosocial hazards
How psychosocial hazards can affect someone
How to identify psychosocial hazards
How to report psychosocial hazards
What isn't a psychosocial hazard
Duration: 2 hours

Delivery method: Face to face, and face to screen

Group bookings only. Please contact us for more information and to book.

This course may help you meet your lawful obligations to Clause 55A - 55D of the Work Health & Safety Regulation 2025.

For participants to be eligible for the ACT Building and Construction Industry Training Fund Authority subsidised price, they must meet the eligibility requirements.

An eligible person is any person usually working in or in connection with the building and construction industry in the ACT who is substantially (at least 80%) performing “work liable for the training levy” or is a person deemed as an eligible person on application to the authority.