Occupational Health, Safety & Wellness · Short course
Construction Regulations Training
This programme equips learners with the knowledge and practical skills to understand, interpret, and implement Construction Regulations (2014) under the OHS Act, ensuring compliance, risk management, and safe construction site…
The programme
Programme overview
Programme content and duration follow the supplied Ratomac outline. Confirm entry requirements and the applicable certificate before booking.
This programme equips learners with the knowledge and practical skills to understand, interpret, and implement Construction Regulations (2014) under the OHS Act, ensuring compliance, risk management, and safe construction site operations.
The programme combines subject knowledge with workplace application. The detailed day-by-day outline below includes the published session themes and individual topics, so you can compare the course with the responsibilities of your role.
Practical work and assessment are part of the supplied outline. The facilitator must determine suitable equipment, supervision and activities for the selected training level.
Who should attend
Is this programme for you?
Workplace safety personnel, supervisors and employees with responsibilities relevant to this subject.
- Individuals with responsibilities relevant to the programme’s subject.
- Workplace teams arranging training for designated personnel.
- Supervisors coordinating readiness, communication and follow-up.
Purpose of the learning
Intended learning outcomes
- Interpret and apply Construction Regulations (2014)
- Identify and manage construction-related hazards
- Develop and maintain construction safety files
- Conduct risk assessments and site inspections
- Ensure legal compliance on construction sites
- Monitor and improve construction safety performance
3 learning blocks
Detailed programme outline
01Day 1 — Introduction to construction regulations (2014)
The published outline groups these sessions together: Introduction to construction regulations (2014); Roles & responsibilities; Construction work permit; Safety file & documentation; Risk assessment in construction. The topics below retain the course content supplied by Ratomac.
Topics to explore
- Overview of OHS Act and Construction Regulations
- Key definitions and scope
- Client responsibilities
- Principal contractor responsibilities
- Contractor and designer duties
- When permits are required
- Application process
- Compliance requirements
- Contents of a safety file
- Legal documentation requirements
- Baseline risk assessment
- Task-based risk assessments
- Review and develop a construction safety file
- Conduct a basic construction risk assessment
Practical learning
The day’s concluding applied topics include: Task-based risk assessments; Review and develop a construction safety file; Conduct a basic construction risk assessment. Practical arrangements are confirmed by the facilitator for the selected programme.
02Day 2 — Construction hazards
The published outline groups these sessions together: Construction hazards; Fall protection plans; Construction site safety controls; Contractor management; Inspections & audits. The topics below retain the course content supplied by Ratomac.
Topics to explore
- Working at heights
- Excavations and trenches
- Machinery and equipment
- Electrical hazards
- Legal requirements
- Fall arrest systems
- Safe work procedures
- PPE requirements
- Access control
- Housekeeping
- Appointment of contractors
- Legal compliance
- Monitoring contractor performance
- Site inspections
- Compliance audits
- Reporting findings
- Site inspection simulation
- Hazard identification exercise
Practical learning
The day’s concluding applied topics include: Reporting findings; Site inspection simulation; Hazard identification exercise. Practical arrangements are confirmed by the facilitator for the selected programme.
03Day 3 — Incident management in construction
The published outline groups these sessions together: Incident management in construction; Emergency preparedness; Legal compliance & enforcement; Monitoring & continuous improvement; Integrated construction simulation. The topics below retain the course content supplied by Ratomac.
Topics to explore
- Incident reporting
- Investigations
- Corrective actions
- Emergency procedures
- Evacuation planning
- Inspections by Department of Labour
- Non-compliance consequences
- Evaluating safety performance
- Continuous improvement strategies
- Full site scenario
- Risk assessment and compliance evaluation
- Construction safety audit simulation
- Emergency response exercise
Practical learning
The day’s concluding applied topics include: Risk assessment and compliance evaluation; Construction safety audit simulation; Emergency response exercise. Practical arrangements are confirmed by the facilitator for the selected programme.
From discussion to application
How the programme could be delivered
The supplied outline combines knowledge sessions with practical activities. The detailed topics are grouped by training day, with any optional day identified in the outline.
The programme includes formative activities and a summative assessment approach. Ratomac will confirm the specific practical evaluation, evidence requirements and certificate applicable to the booking.
For workplace groups, include your operating environment, participant roles and any existing training when you enquire. This helps the team assess suitability without assuming that every level has the same requirements.
Discuss your requirements
Dates, duration & arrangements
Contact Ratomac to agree the final programme, duration and delivery format. Include your preferred timing, location and whether the enquiry is for yourself or a team.
Discuss this programme ↗Content and duration follow the supplied Ratomac programme outline.