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:
Upon successful completion, learners will be able to:
On completion of this unit, learners can apply for roles such as:
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 Code | Unit Name |
| SITXWHS005 | Participate in safe work practices |
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.
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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
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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
8 hours plus pre-reading.
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.
| Title | Fee |
| Participate in safe work practices (SITXWHS005) | $150 |
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