OHS Courses

The CFMEU offers a range of OHS courses from the industry induction (white card) through to a Diploma in Work Health and Safety. As our industry is dangerous we highly recommend our basic OH&S training to all our members as an overview. If you’re interested in getting more involved in OHS, our certificates courses can extend your skills and knowledge and set you on a pathway.

For more specific information about the training including codes and titles of units of competency, nominal hours and timeframes, download the Course Directory. You can also download our Dare to Learn Course Pathways Guide; this provides suggested pathways for careers in construction.

Diploma of Work Health & Safety

BSB51312

Delivery time: face-to-face 29 days plus project work

Nominal hours: 500

Prerequisite: Certificate IV in WHS.

Contribute to developing, implementing and maintaining WHS management systems
BSBWHS506A

Contribute to the systematic management of WHS risk
BSBWHS503A

Manage effective WHS consultation and participation processes
BSBWHS502A

Investigate WHS incidents
BSBWHS505A

Manage WHS hazards and risks
BSBWHS504A

Manage WHS hazards associated with plant
BSBWHS508A

Facilitate the development and use of hazard management tools
BSBWHS509A

Support clients in decision-making process
CHCCSL507B

Manage rehabilitation on return to work programs
BSBHRM509A

Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety

BSB41412

Delivery time: face-to-face 27 days plus project work

Nominal hours: 490

Recommended prerequisite: Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry.

Assist with compliance with WHS laws
BSBWHS402A

Write complex documents
BSBWRT401A

Contribute to WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control
BSBWHS404A

Assist with responding to incidents
BSBWHS406A

Assist with workplace monitoring processes
BSBWHS409A

Work effectively with diversity
BSBDIV301A

Establish effective workplace relationships
BSBWOR401A

Make a presentation
BSBCMM401A

Contribute to implementing and maintaining WHS management systems
BSBWHS405A

Contribute to implementing and maintaining WHS consultation and participation process
BSBWHS403A

Make a presentation
BSBCMM401A

Analyse and present research information
BSBRES401A

Certificate III in Work Health & Safety

BSB30712

Delivery time: face-to-face 19 days plus project work

Nominal hours: 252

Recommended prerequisite: Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry.

Core units

Participate in WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control
BSBWHS303A

Apply Knowledge of WHS legislation in the workplace
BSBWHS302A

Participate effectively in WHS communication and consultation processes
BSBWHS304A

Contribute to WHS issue resolution
BSBWHS305A

Write simple documents
BSBWRT301A

Identify, prevent and report potential workplace emergency situations
PUAWER001B

Operate as part of an emergency control organisation
PUAWER005B

Confine small workplace emergencies
PUAWER008B

Electives from restricted list

Provide first aid
HLTAID003

Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable practices
BSBSUS301A

Basic OH&S

Delivery time: face-to-face 5 days
(one day a week over 5 weeks)
plus project work

Nominal hours: 40

Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
CPCCOHS2001A

Conduct workplace communication
CPCCCM1014A

Construction Induction (white card)

Delivery time: face-to-face 1 day
Nominal hours: 6

Work safely in the construction industry
CPCCOHS1001A

The white card is a mandatory requirement for all workers on construction sites, both domestic and commercial. It is also a WorkSafe requirement that you bring photo identification to this course.