CPCCWHS2001 — Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

1 Identify and assess risks.

• 1.1Identify, assess and report hazards in the work area to designated personnel.
• 1.2Report safety risks in the work area based on identified hazards, to designated personnel.
• 1.3Follow safe work practices, duty of care requirements and safe work instructions for controlling risks.
• 1.4Contribute to WHS, hazard, accident or incident reports in accordance with workplace procedures, Australian government and state or territory WHS legislation, and relevant information.

2 Identify hazardous materials and other hazards on work sites.

• 2.1Correctly identify and, if appropriate, handle and use hazardous materials on a work site in accordance with legislative requirements, and workplace policies and procedures.
• 2.2Apply measures for controlling risks and construction hazards effectively and immediately.
• 2.3Use appropriate signs and symbols to secure hazardous materials that have safety implications for self and other workers, immediately they are identified.
• 2.4Identify asbestos-containing materials on a work site and report to designated personnel.

3 Plan and prepare for safe work practices.

• 3.1Identify, wear, correctly fit, use and store correct personal protective equipment and clothing for each area of construction work in accordance with workplace procedures
• 3.2Select tools, equipment and materials, and organise tasks in conjunction with other personnel on site and in accordance with workplace procedures.
• 3.3Determine required barricades and signage, and erect at the appropriate site location.
• 3.4Apply material safety data sheets (MSDSs), job safety analyses (JSAs) and safe work method statements (SWMSs) relevant to the work to be performed.

4 Apply safe work practices.

• 4.1Carry out tasks in a manner that is safe for operators, other personnel and the general community, in accordance with legislative requirements, and workplace policies and procedures.
• 4.2Use plant and equipment guards in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications, work site regulations and Australian Standards.
• 4.3Follow procedures and report hazards, incidents and injuries to relevant authorities.
• 4.4Recognise and do not use prohibited tools and equipment in areas containing identified asbestos.
• 4.5Identify and follow requirements of work site safety signs and symbols.
• 4.6Clear and maintain work site area to prevent and protect self and others from incidents and accidents, and to meet environmental requirements.

5 Follow emergency procedures.

• 5.1Identify designated personnel in the event of an emergency for communication purposes.
• 5.2Follow safe workplace procedures for dealing with accidents, fire and other emergencies, including identification and use, if appropriate, of fire equipment within scope of own responsibilities.
• 5.3Describe, practice and effectively carry out emergency response and evacuation procedures when required.
• 5.4Carry out emergency first aid treatment of minor injuries and, as soon as possible, accurately report treatment details to designated personnel.

What does an assessment tool for CPCCWHS2001 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CPCCWHS2001 needs to address all 32 unit components: 5 elements with 22 performance criteria, 1 performance evidence requirements, 9 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for CPCCWHS2001?

Auditori pulls the current release of CPCCWHS2001 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

Is the first assessment tool really free?

Yes. Every new account includes one free credit — enough to generate the complete assessment tool for CPCCWHS2001 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing CPCCWHS2001 assessment instead of generating a new one?

Yes — upload your existing assessment or learner guide and Auditori maps it against every element, performance criterion, PE and KE of CPCCWHS2001, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.