Course overview
The aim of this course is to provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge to procure, set up and manage all resources and services necessary for the efficient operation of a safe construction site. The aim of this course is to ensure that students are able to critique and evaluate work health and safety principles, procedures and laws applicable to construction sites. Site establishment, preparation and protection; Site organisation and management (personnel, workforce management, site accommodation and amenities, materials coordination, managing plant and equipment, storage and circulation, attendance to trades); Legislative and regulatory requirements including work health and safety legislation; Codes of practice for safe working in the construction industry; Safety inductions and safe work method statements; Hazard and risk identification; Risk assessment, review and control measures; Personnel protection; Compliance procedures and processes. Constructability. Tall buildings including movement damping methods. Advanced substructure concepts (dewatering and piling). Rapid formwork. Advanced building fabrication.
Course learning outcomes
- Demonstrate a broad understanding of how to plan, set up and manage an efficient and safe construction site.
- Evaluate resources and facilities required for construction site operations.
- Integrate knowledge of work health and safety laws applicable to construction sites.
- Generate and evaluate safe work conditions and methods at construction sites.
Availability
Class details
Online
Class number 3018
Section 01OL
Size 500
Available 486
Notes:
Class details
Online
Class number 1017
Section 01OL
Size 500
Available 481
Notes:
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