CARP3101 – Workplace Safety Fundamentals
Module code
CARP3101
Module title
Workplace Safety Fundamentals
Prescription
To enable students to work safely in a construction environment.
NZQA Level
Level 3
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- 1. Identify and locate appropriate legislation relevant to specific tasks in the construction industry.
2. Apply safe working practices when completing tasks in a construction environment.
3. Ensure a safe work environment is maintained for the duration of the task. - Assessment Criteria
- Two assessments with competency pass criteria.
- Content
- Introductory knowledge and skills relevant to:
Legislative frameworks
- Health and safety legislation
- The new zealand building code
- Licensing requirements
- Employment legislation
- Resource management act
- Local bylaws
Safe working practices
- Working at height, which may include compliance requirements for scaffolding heights
- Electrical safety and compliance
- Personal protective equipment and personal protective clothing
- Hazard and Risk identification and management
- First aid
- Safe use, care and maintenance of hand and power tools
- Sourcing and gathering information for the construction trades sector including material specifications, safety data sheets, health and safety processes and procedures, and may include job roles of allied trades and roles within staff in the scaffolding industry.
Scaffolding strand:
Tube and Fitting scaffolding: proprietary scaffolding, prefabricated scaffolding
