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Nationally Recognised Training

Promed International (RTO #40705) t/a Inertia Training

Work Safely

On Site

A worker-level WHS unit that builds the foundation for safe operation on resources and infrastructure sites — knowing your duties, recognising hazards, and following the procedures that keep you and your crew home each day.
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1 Day

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Refresh as required

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No Prerequisites

All Site Workers

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Unit of competency

~1 Day

Face-to-face

Site

Induction-aligned

WHS / Permits

Standards aligned

ABOUT THIS COURSE

RIIWHS201E Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures gives every worker on site the practical knowledge they need to operate safely, recognise risk, and respond to incidents in line with site rules.

The unit covers the full worker-level scope of WHS responsibility — from understanding your legal duty of care, to interpreting safety signs and SWMS, to participating in toolbox talks and reporting hazards through the right channels.

It complements site-specific inductions by grounding workers in the broader WHS framework — duties under the Act, the role of HSRs and committees, and the controls applied across the resources and infrastructure sectors.

Units of Competency

What’s Included

Your Statement of Attainment will cover the following nationally recognised unit:

RIIWHS201E
Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures

What You Will Learn

Course Content

This course covers the following knowledge and practical skills:
  • Worker, supervisor and PCBU duties under WHS legislation
  • Recognising hazards across mechanical, electrical, manual, environmental and psychosocial categories
  • The hierarchy of controls — elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative, PPE
  • Reading and applying Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) and JSAs
  • Workplace signs, barricades and exclusion zones
  • Personal protective equipment — selection, fit, inspection and care
  • Incident, injury and near-miss reporting
  • Emergency response — evacuation, muster points, first aid
  • Participating in safety meetings and toolbox talks
  • Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) and committees
  • Stop-work authority and your right to refuse unsafe work
Maintaining housekeeping standards and a tidy work area

Assessment

How You’ll Be Assessed

Assessment combines written knowledge questions with supervised practical performance tasks completed during the course.

Practical Performance Tasks

1
Identify hazards in a simulated work area and rank them by risk using a likelihood / consequence matrix
2
Interpret a provided SWMS and explain the controls in your own words to a supervisor
3
Demonstrate correct selection, inspection and donning of standard site PPE
4
Complete a hazard report form for an observed unsafe condition
5
Respond to a simulated emergency by following site evacuation procedures

Written Assessment

Short-answer written questions covering WHS duties, the hierarchy of controls, signage, reporting channels and emergency procedures.

Who Should Attend

Is This Course Right for You?

  • New starters and labourers on resources or infrastructure sites
  • Workers needing a recognised WHS unit beyond a site-specific induction
  • Apprentices, trades assistants and operators
  • Anyone returning to the industry after time away
  • Subcontractors required to evidence baseline WHS competence
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Course Details

Course Code
RIIWHS201E
Training Package
Promed Training
Duration
Approx. 1 day (6–8 hours)
Delivery
Face-to-face / Blended
Location
Your workplace or our venue
Certification
Statement of Attainment
Valid for
No formal expiry — refresh as required
Prerequisite
N/A
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Entry Requirements

  • No formal prerequisites — open to all
  • Reasonable English language, literacy and numeracy
  • Long pants and closed-in safety footwear for any practical activities
  • Valid Unique Student Identifier (USI) required for certification
  • Photo ID for assessment
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USI Required

A Unique Student Identifier (USI) is required to receive your Statement of Attainment. If you don’t already have a USI visit www.usi.gov.au to create yours.

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Group bookings available — we come to you, or you come to us.

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How We Deliver

Flexible Training Options

We come to you, or you come to us.

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Face-to-Face

Full day — minimum contact time as per unit

All theory, practical training and assessment completed in a single session with your trainer.

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Blended Learning

Reduced face-to-face — theory completed online

Complete theory at your own pace online, then attend a practical skills and assessment session.

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Workplace / Onsite

We come to you – any format

We deliver at your workplace. Ideal for groups – custom scheduling including outside business hours.