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Participate in safe work practices 

SITXWHS005- Participate in safe work practices 

Participate in safe work practices 

SITXWHS005- Participate in safe work practices 

Duration
8 hours
Intake
On demand
Cost
$150
Delivery Mode
Accredited

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to incorporate safe work practices into own workplace activities. It requires the ability to follow predetermined health, safety and security procedures and to participate in organisational work, health and safety (WHS) management practices.

The unit incorporates the requirement for all employees under state and territory WHS legislation, to participate in the management of their own health and safety, that of their colleagues and anyone else in the workplace. They must cooperate with their employer and follow practices to ensure safety at work.

The unit applies to all tourism, travel, hospitality and event sectors and to any small, medium or large organisation.

All personnel at all levels use this skill in the workplace during the course of their daily activities.

Learners will gain several benefits from completing this course:

  • ability to follow safe work practices
  • promptly follow procedures for emergency situations
  • participate in organisational health, safety and security practices.

Upon successful completion, learners will be able to:

  • incorporate safe work practices into their own workplace activities
  • use personal protective equipment and clothing or designated uniform
  • promptly report unsafe work practices, issues and breaches of health, safety and security procedures
  • complete emergency incident reports accurately following organisational procedures
  • actively participate in the health, safety and security consultation processes
  • report health, safety and security issues and concerns as they arise.

On completion of this unit, learners can apply for roles such as:

  • cooks
  • kitchen hands
  • bar attendant
  • food and beverage attendant
  • venue operation staff
  • workplace safety roles.

Unit of Competency 

SITXWHS005 – Participate in safe work practices

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to incorporate safe work practices into own workplace activities. It requires the ability to follow predetermined health, safety and security procedures and to participate in organisational work, health and safety (WHS) management practices.

The unit incorporates the requirement for all employees under state and territory WHS legislation, to participate in the management of their own health and safety, that of their colleagues and anyone else in the workplace. They must cooperate with their employer and follow practices to ensure safety at work.

Unit CodeUnit Name
SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practices  

  • age: 16 or older
  • able to attend classes at the designated times and have the basic physical fitness to work in a food handling environment
  • able to complete learning and assessment tasks to a satisfactory level, with support where required.

Learners must have the necessary language, literacy and numeracy skills to interpret and apply relevant information to commence learning in this program. Learners will be required to undergo a pre-enrolment assessment to determine their Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) capability. This test aligns with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) which describes the outcomes of foundational skills relevant to the level of this program. The outcomes of this assessment will indicate whether a learner is suitable for the course or whether they require additional educational and support services, reasonable adjustment or referral to other training or services.

Nil

N/A

Knowledge acquired will be assessed through a combination of Knowledge Questions and Performance Tasks such as role plays, written tasks, observation by the assessor, and any other assessment method deemed appropriate by the College.

Upon successful completion, learners will receive a nationally accredited Statement of Attainment in the following unit:

SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practices  

Not applicable. 

Not applicable.

Learning and Wellbeing Support

Academic assistance, LLN support, learning materials, digital support, counselling and referral services are available to support students’ wellbeing and learning.

For support, please email enrol@secc.edu.au

Students are required to provide themselves with:
  • Technology-related items, such as internet access, appropriate devices, and any other necessary resources if the course is delivered online.
  • Notification of course withdrawal by emailing enrol@secc.edu.au
  • A Unique Student Identifier(USI) via https://www.usi.gov.au/.
Duration

8 hours plus pre-reading. 

Class Timetable

Specific day and time will be emailed once enrolment is confirmed.

At the College at 98 Bondi Road, Bondi Junction 2022 or at a location suitable to the organisation requesting the unit.

This unit may be fully funded by the NSW Government subject to set criteria to assess the learner’s eligibility.

TitleFee
Participate in safe work practices  (SITXWHS005) $150

  • Fee for service
  •  Government-funded places: learners may need to meet additional eligibility requirements.

All courses need a minimum number of learners to run. If your course does not have sufficient learners, it will be cancelled prior to the commencement, and you will be informed. For your convenience, information about class cancellations or changes are made initially via email and SMS. Please ensure these details are correct.

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Location

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