Course Information
This two-day course is designed to give secondary school students a strong foundation in workplace health and safety.
It helps them prepare for entry into the workforce with confidence and awareness.
What You’ll Learn
Through interactive training and real-world scenarios, learners will gain the knowledge and practical skills to:
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Demonstrate knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements (US 497)
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Identify and describe hazardous substances in the workplace (US 17593)
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Apply health and safety risk assessment to a job role (US 30265)
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Identify and describe the role of a health and safety representative (US 17592)
These unit standards are valuable across a wide range of industries and support a safe, responsible approach to entering the workforce.
Course Delivery
The course uses a blended learning model. Students complete engaging pre-learning through our digital platform before attending two full days of in-person training at our purpose-built facility. The hands-on sessions reinforce learning with practical activities and teamwork.
Train Like the Pros at Our Purpose-Built Facility
We encourage you to bring your students to our facility so they can experience an industry-leading training environment that supports their learning journey and career exploration in the construction sector.
Experience what it’s like to be on a real job site! This course can be delivered at our industry-standard training facility, designed to give you hands-on experience in a safe and supportive environment. You’ll take part in practical exercises that reflect real construction work, helping you build confidence, learn new skills, and understand what it takes to stay safe on site. It’s a great way to get a feel for the industry and take your first step toward a career in construction.
Certification and Pathways
On successful completion, students will receive NZQA credits and a Workplace Safety training certificate. This Gateway course supports pathways into construction, trades, infrastructure, manufacturing, retail, and other sectors where health and safety knowledge is essential.
We encourage you to bring your students to our industry-standard training facility to give them the best possible start in today’s working environment.
Applies toAll students
Duration
2 days + pre-learning
Price
$3,600 + gst (Group booking - up to 18 learners)
Plus expenses if outside of Auckland
What You Will Achieve
Level 1
NZQA 497
Unit
Demonstrate knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements.
3 Credits
Level 2
NZQA 17593
Unit
Apply safe work practices in the workplace
4 Credits
Level 3
NZQA 30265
Unit
Apply health and safety risk assessment to a job role
8 Credits
NZQA 17592
Unit
Identify causes of back injury and methods to prevent back injuries in the workplace
4 Credits
| Level 1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| NZQA 497 | Unit | Demonstrate knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements. | 3 Credits |
| Level 2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| NZQA 17593 | Unit | Apply safe work practices in the workplace | 4 Credits |
| Level 3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| NZQA 30265 | Unit | Apply health and safety risk assessment to a job role | 8 Credits |
| NZQA 17592 | Unit | Identify causes of back injury and methods to prevent back injuries in the workplace | 4 Credits |
