Reading Construction Drawings
This course covers endorsed industry competency standards to:
Conduct workplace communication
CPCCCM1004A
Read and interpret plans and specifications
CPCCCM2001A
Carry out measurements and calculations
CPCCCAM1005A
Apply basic levelling procedures
CPCCCAM2006A
It is designed for workers with no formal training in reading drawings.
Nominal hours: 84
Delivery pattern: One day a week over 5 weeks
Carry Out Basic Demolition
CPCCCM2009A
This course covers the endorsed industry competency standard to carry out general demolition.
It is designed to develop the skills and knowledge required to understand the hazards involved in demolishing a building.
Pre-requisite: CPCCOHS2001A
Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry.
Nominal hours: 32
Delivery pattern: One day a week over 5 weeks
Encapsulate and Remove Asbestos
CPCCDE3002A
This course is designed to develop the skills and knowledge required to identify and understand the hazards associated with the handling of asbestos. Workers completing this course will be required to understand and carry out OH&S requirements, and carry out correct decontamination procedures.
Nominal hours: 40
Delivery pattern: One day a week over 5 weeks
Asbestos Awareness
This course is for workers who want to improve their general knowledge of asbestos, and particularly workers who are on sites where an asbestos strip is being carried out. It is designed to raise awareness of the hazards of exposure to asbestos fibres.
The course includes an overview of the types and properties of asbestos, its history, uses and forms, health hazard information, and protection from exposure including labelling/warning signs/barriers, isolation, encapsulation and PPE. The role of the hygienist as well as a brief overview of the legislative framework is provided.
The course is usually run on site. However, workers can make individual bookings for courses run at the Education and Training Unit in the CFMEU's Carlton South, Geelong or Morwell offices.
Nominal hours: 4-6
Asbestos Refresher
The WorkSafe Compliance Code - Removing Asbestos in Workplaces requires hoders of Class A asbestos removal tickets to undertake yearly refresher training, and Class B ticket holders to undertake training every two years. This course covers the risks of exposure to airborne asbestos fibres and current updates to legislation and practice, including use of PPE.
Nominal hours: 5
Asbestos Supervisor's Course
This course is specifically designed for workers seeking to become asbestos removal company supervisors. Workers wishing to do this course must have completed training in asbestos removal and have at least two years' experience in asbestos removal.
The course covers relevant legislation, responsibilities of supervisors such as Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) and completion of control plans, as well as understanding of asbestos registers and risk assessments.
Nominal hours: 8
Safe Access to Asbestos Removal Areas
This course has been recognised by WorkSafe, and the CFMEU is currently arranging to have the course accredited, and then added to their scope of registration. It is designed for workers who need to work in areas where asbestos is being removed but are not involved with the removal, for example scaffolders, electricians and maintenance workers. Contact the CFMEU Education and Training Unit for updates on this course.
Nominal hours: 15
Carry Out Setting Out
CPCCCA3002A
This unit covers the endorsed industry competency standard to plan and prepare work, identify and indicate site boundaries, set out first lines for buildings, set out right-angled corners, install other building lines, check for squares, and clean up.
Nominal hours: 24
Delivery pattern: One day a week over 2 weeks
Erect and Dismantle Restricted Height Scaffolding
CPCCCM2008A
This course is designed for workers in the erection of scaffolds under 4 metres. The course delivers elements of BCG3118A Erect and Dismantle Scaffolding (Basic); therefore, this may reduce the duration of the basic course. This course meets the basic industry competency to erect and dismantle restricted-height scaffolding.
Pre-requisite: Red/White Card
Nominal hours: 40
Delivery pattern: One day a week over 3 weeks
Work Safely at Heights
CPCCCM1006A
This course covers the various hazards involved with working at height. Workers will also be instructed in the safe and correct fit of fall arrest equipment.
Nominal hours: 8
Use Explosive Power Tools
CPCCCM2007A
This course covers the endorsed industry competency standard to use explosive power tools and involves the use of direct and indirect action tools.
Nominal hours: 16
Delivery pattern: One-day course
Traffic Control Training
Completion of Construction Industry Training (Red/White Card) is a pre-requisite for all three traffic control units listed below.
Control Traffic with a Stop/Slow Bat
BCCC2013C
This course covers the endorsed industry standards to control traffic, and incorporates information on basic traffic management. You will not receive a statement of attainment until you have completed the logbook requirements of this competency.
Pre-requisite: Red/White Card
Nominal hours: 8
Implement Traffic Management Plan
BCCC3003C
This course covers the endorsed industry standards to implement a traffic management plan for works on roads ensuring traffic flow and safety are maintained.
Pre-requisite: BCCC2013C
Nominal hours: 20
Course in Traffic Control
21783VIC
This course was introduced in January 2007, and is the Vic Roads preferred course. It covers similar content to the above traffic control course. In addition to the one-day course, workers must record practical experience of traffic control in a logbook.
Pre-requisite: Red/White Card
Nominal hours: 8
Course in Implementing Worksite Traffic Management Plans
21784VIC
This course is available to workers who have completed all components of the Course in Traffic Control (including logbook). It covers hazard/risk assessment, traffic guidance schemes and the overall planning required to control traffic on a road.
Pre-requisite: Red/White Card, Course in Traffic Control 21783VIC
Nominal hours: 24
Traffic Control Refresher
This refresher course is designed for workers who have completed the initial one-day traffic control course. It is recommended that workers undertake a refresher course every 3 years.
Pre-requisite: Red/White Card and either Traffic Control Course or Use 'Stop/Slow' Bat to Control Traffic training
Nominal hours: 4
Introduction to Computers
This training is nationally accredited, and covers the following units of competency:
Operate a personal computer
ICAU1128B
Operate a word processing application
ICAU1129B
Send and retrieve information using web browsers and email
ICAU1133B
This course is conducted over 5 days and covers:
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Getting started with computers
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Creating basic documents using word
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Basic formatting of documents
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Creating tables
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Accessing and searching for information on the Internet
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Sending and receiving emails
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Sending attachments (documents, pictures etc) by email
This course is designed for workers who have little or no experience of computers and lack confidence using them. The course assumes very little knowledge of computer technology, and are suitable for all workers who would like a basic introduction to using computers and the internet.
Nominal hours: 85
Delivery pattern: One day a week over 5 weeks
Refractory Bricklaying
Undertake preparations for refractory work CPCCBC4041A
Construct a fire brick wall arch using refractory materials CPCCBC4042A
This course is designed for workers who want to gain specialised skills and knowledge in the building of flue walls, furnaces and general fire brickwork. It is suitable for workers who are proficient bricklayers who are wishing to up-skill.
Modes of delivery vary according to location and industry projects available at the time.
Nominal hours: 34
