Learn about the Construction Regulations 2014
Construction Regulations training explains the duties the Construction Regulations 2014 place on clients, principal contractors and contractors, and how to build a compliant health and safety system on a construction project.
What this course covers
- Scope and purpose of the Construction Regulations 2014 under the OHS Act
- Duties of the client, principal contractor and contractors
- Construction work permits and notifications to the Department of Employment and Labour
- Health and safety specifications and construction health and safety plans
- Appointments: construction manager, supervisors and competent persons
- Common construction hazards: excavations, work at height, scaffolding and plant
- Site inspections, records and enforcement
Who should attend
- Clients, principal contractors and contractors
- Construction managers and supervisors
- Construction health and safety officers
- Anyone responsible for compliance on a construction site
Learning outcomes
- Understand the duties the Construction Regulations place on each party
- Prepare and use health and safety specifications and plans
- Make the correct legal appointments on site
- Identify and control the main construction hazards
How it is delivered
Facilitated training delivered by QTE Training and Consulting. Contact QTE for current dates, delivery format (on-site or classroom) and pricing.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Construction Regulations 2014?
Regulations under the OHS Act that set out health and safety duties for construction work, including duties for clients, principal contractors and contractors.
Who needs Construction Regulations training?
Clients, principal contractors, contractors, construction managers, supervisors and construction health and safety officers.
When is a construction work permit required?
For certain higher-risk or longer-duration projects the regulations require a permit or notification. The course explains the thresholds.
How is the course delivered?
Facilitated training. Contact QTE Training and Consulting for dates, format and pricing.