Course Description
This award will lead to an accredited award in Basic Health and Safety Awareness at construction and building sites. The candidate will cover the introductory basics for Health and Safety in construction and building as part of the minimum requirements as published by the Subsidiary Legislation 424.36 of which may also be published and listed in the National Occupational Standards and OHSA. The intention of this application is to be in line with the training requirements for candidate/s who wishes to acquire the minimum basic knowledge, skills and competence in Basic Health and Safety awareness in construction and building sites at MQF Level 1. The accreditation category of the Programme is Further Education.
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Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course programme learners will be able to:
- Define the basic role and responsibilities under the health and safety act.
- Understand the importance of using protective clothing at the place of work
- Describe the importance of Health and Safety Warning Signs and Notices
- Understand the importance of collaborating with colleagues and superiors at the workplace.
- Be aware of basic common hazards at the place of work which may include (dangerous substances, explosive materials, inflammable substances, cause of fires, electrical hazards
- Be Aware of the hazards and dangers associated with the use of handheld tools, power operated tools and other equipment.
- Define basic emergency procedures at the place or work including emergency telephone numbers.
- Define the dangers and hazards when working at heights, on scaffoldings and in confined spaces
- Understand the importance of maintaining tools and equipment in good state and repair.
- Understand the importance and use of safety barricades to warn self and others entering construction and building sites.
Target Candidates
This course is intended for individuals seeking a vocational career in the building and construction sector operations of which may include small, medium and large building and other construction sites.
Candidates are required to be 18 years of age and is able to understand English or Maltese.
| Course Code | Duration | Credit Value | Next Intake | FT/PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LW/C/001 | 2 days | 2 ECTS | Multiple Intakes Available | PT |
| Contact Hours | Placement Hours | Self Study Hours | Assessment Hours | Total Learning Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 2 | 35 | 3 | 50 |
Mode of Training
This Award is delivered through a series of interactive face-to-face teaching sessions with an emphasis on case scenarios. Work examples will be discussed throughout the course.
Language of instruction is English.
Assessment
The assessment for this course shall be held under invigilating conditions which includes mainly multiple-choice, case scenarios using hazard identifications and true or false questions. A re-sit will be provided to the candidates who fail their assessment within a week so the candidate would have enough ample time to re-study before taking the second and final assessment.
A passmark of 50% or more is required. Printed hard copies will be used for the assessment.
Awarding Body
Learning Works
Lecturers
Course Structure
Module 1: Basics of Health and Safety Awareness for the Building and Construction Sector - Part 1 (1 ECTS)
This study unit covers the minimum basic knowledge in Occupational Health and Safety procedures of safe working practices to prevent hazards to self which includes own personal responsibilities as required by OHSA and National Occupational Standards. This unit shall cover the importance of wearing protective gear and clothing, understanding important signs and notices including emergency safety procedures and whom to contact in the case of emergency.
- Comply with the legal requirements of wearing protective clothing and protective gear.
- Ensure safe working practices at the work place and in construction and building sites.
- Comply with the task/s and instructions given by their superiors.
- Be responsible to self and colleagues to ensure a safe working environment.
- Deal with emergency situations including emergency routes or exits in case of emergency.
- Deal with the correct procedures in the event of injuries to self or others.
- Collaborate with colleagues and superiors at the workplace.
- Report any hazards which may present risk to self and other colleagues.
- Comply with safety warning signs and notices.
- Describe electrical, fire, working at heights, dangerous substances and chemical hazards which are commonly found at construction and building sites.
- Total Contact Hours: 5
- Supervised Placement & Practice Hours: 1
- Self-Study Hours: 17
- Assessment Hours: 2
- Total Learning Hours of this Module: 25
Module 2: Basics of Health and Safety Awareness for the Building and Construction Sector - Part 2 (1 ECTS)
This study unit will cover the minimum basic knowledge in occupational health and safety procedures of safe working practices to prevent hazards to self which includes own personal responsibilities as required by OHSA and National Occupational Standards. This study unit shall cover the hazards of dangerous substances, storage and use of dangerous chemicals. It will also cover the hazards associated with handheld power tools and the dangers and hazards working at heights.
- Comply with the legal requirements for potential hazards which includes(chemical hazardous substances, fumes and dust , heights and improper use of tools and equipment).
- Ensure safe working practices at the work place and construction and building sites.
- Comply with the task/s and instructions given by their superiors.
- Be responsible to self and colleagues to ensure a safe working environment as listed under the Health and Safety Act.
- Use handheld power tools and tools in the correct manner and according to manufacturer’s operating instructions manual.
- Follow correct procedures in relation to dangerous chemicals in relation to usage and storage.
- Collaborate with colleagues and superiors at the workplace.
- Report any hazards which may present risk to self and other colleagues.
- Comply with safety warning signs and notices including labels of chemical substances.
- Follow safety procedures when using scaffold platforms
- Follow preventive and remedial actions to take in the case of exposure to hazardous materials to health.
- Total Contact Hours: 5
- Supervised Placement & Practice Hours: 1
- Self-Study Hours: 17
- Assessment Hours: 2
- Total Learning Hours of this Module: 25