Safety and Sustainability Short Course

Course duration: 190.25 hours

Important note: Enrolment will be valid for up to 12 months.

The following units of competency are included in this short course:

• BSBWHS311 – Assist with maintaining workplace safety
• BSBSUS211 – Participate in sustainable work practices
• BSBTWK301 – Use inclusive work practices

Recommended Local Entry Requirements:

• Are 16 years old at the time of placement. (note students under 18 will need permission from a parent or guardian to enrol)
• Have language, literacy and numeracy skills that ensure the ability to read and comprehend technical terms and communicate effectively through email.
• Perform basic mathematical calculations to determine rates of application relevant to plant & weed treatment.
• Interpret textual information from a range of sources to identify relevant and key information to operate equipment, determine methods and rates for treatments
• interpret textual, photographic and drawn information from a range of sources to identify relevant and key information about plant recognition
• Have language, literacy and numeracy skills that ensure the ability to
• to read and comprehend technical terms and communicate effectively through email. These skills are equivalent to those that would be required to successfully complete Year 10 or ACSF Level 3.

Physical Requirements:

• Students should be able to participate in standard office-based work environments.

Resource Requirements:

• Regular access to a computer, tablet or smartphone with high-speed internet (note: there may be activities in the course that need to be completed using a desktop computer rather than a tablet or smartphone)
• Basic to intermediate computer or digital device skills, including the ability to make a short video
• Access to email and video recording capabilities for assessment
• Access to Microsoft Office or equivalent
• PDF reader software (e.g., Adobe Acrobat) installed on a computer or the digital device being used to access the course

Additional Requirements:

• The ability and willingness to study online lesson material and complete all assessment requirements for each unit of competency
• The ability to communicate directly with Alffie in English
• The ability to understand and follow detailed instructions in English given verbally or in writing