BeSafe Site Passport – Construction

Course Information

In-person foundation site safety training aligned with WorkSafe-recognised Site Access Guidelines, including NZQA Unit Standard 497 and ConstructSafe Foundation Assessment support.

Course Description:
The BeSafe Site Passport — Construction is a one-day, in-person foundation health and safety programme for workers entering or working in New Zealand’s construction industry.

This programme has been developed to align with the CHASNZ Site Access Requirements, a WorkSafe-recognised industry guideline designed to create a clearer and more consistent approach to worker readiness before entering construction sites.

The BeSafe Site Passport — Construction provides more than a basic induction. It supports better learning outcomes by combining structured foundation health and safety training, NZQA-recognised achievement, and ConstructSafe Foundation Assessment support into one clear programme.

For employers, this provides confidence that workers are not only completing foundation training, but are being prepared in line with recognised industry guidance and regulator-aligned expectations for site access.

Why This Programme Matters:
Construction sites need workers who understand more than general health and safety theory. Workers need to understand their responsibilities, common site risks, safe behaviours, and the expectations placed on them before entering active worksites.

The CHASNZ Site Access Requirements outline a practical model for improving consistency across the construction industry. This includes foundation health and safety training, independent knowledge assessment, site-specific induction, and appropriate supervision.

The BeSafe Site Passport — Construction supports this approach by giving learners the foundation knowledge and assessment preparation needed to contribute more safely and confidently on site.

What the Course Covers:
Learners will develop foundation knowledge in:

• Health and safety responsibilities under New Zealand legislation
• Worker, contractor, and PCBU responsibilities
• Common construction site hazards and risks
• Hazard identification and risk management
• Basic controls and safe work practices
• Personal protective equipment requirements
• Site rules, communication, and supervision expectations
• Emergency procedures and incident reporting
• Safe behaviours expected on construction sites
• Preparation for the ConstructSafe Foundation Assessment

Course Includes:

• In-person foundation construction health and safety training
• BeSafe Site Passport assessment
• NZQA Unit Standard 497: Demonstrate knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements
• ConstructSafe Foundation Assessment preparation
• ConstructSafe Foundation Assessment completion pathway

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

• Understand their basic health and safety responsibilities on construction sites
• Identify common construction hazards and risks
• Understand how basic risk controls are applied
• Recognise safe and unsafe work practices
• Understand site rules, emergency procedures, and reporting expectations
• Demonstrate foundation health and safety knowledge through assessment
• Build confidence to participate safely in construction work environments

Award / Completion:
On successful completion, learners may receive:

• BeSafe Site Passport — Construction
• NZQA Unit Standard 497
• ConstructSafe Foundation Assessment result

ConstructSafe Retest Fee:
$50 + GST for learners who completed the full BeSafe Site Passport — Construction programme.

Applies to

• New construction workers
• Labourers and apprentices
• Contractors and subcontractors
• Trade and maintenance workers entering construction sites
• Workers preparing for site access requirements
• Employers onboarding workers into construction environments
• Companies seeking stronger foundation health and safety evidence for their workforce