Course overview
This course provides students with an understanding of the work, activities and hazardous environments requiring a Safety Observer to control, monitor and maintain safety. This includes Safety Observer responsibilities and duties covering hot work, confined space, excavations, and working at height activities as well as emergency response measures.
Course structure
This course is conducted in a classroom environment and is theory based. Students are assessed continuously during the course.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this course students will be able to:
- Identify criteria under work permit procedures where the safety observer is required to control, monitor and maintain safety for activity.
- Identify hazardous environments and activities requiring safety observer control.
- Identify safety observer responsibilities.
- Identify emergency response measures.
Course prerequisites
None.
Assessment process
Theory assessment which takes place when the student is ready.
Certification
A Safety Observer certificate will be issued on successful completion of this course.
Revalidation/Refresher
To maintain current competency, it is recommended that refresher training occurs regularly. Depending on the industry you work in this may vary. Current Wood Training recommendation is every two years.
Items to bring
- Photo ID.
- Appropriate streetwear can be worn.
Eligibility
Students eligible to study with Wood Training are:
- Permanent Residents,
- Australian Citizens, or
- Holders of work-visas who are required to undertake training by their employer.
Proof of eligibility is required. Please do not book people into this course if they do not meet these criteria, If uncertain, please call Wood Training on 06 751 1101 to discuss.less
