Course Description
This course is for personnel who intend to act, or are already acting, as a Performing Authority in the workplace.
What certificate will i receive?
Upon successful completion of the course learners will be awarded with a OPITO Approved Certificate, valid for 2 years.
Certificates can be verified through our website or through the OPITO Vantage System and TRAIN-R App.
What is the duration of the course?
The optimum ‘contact time’ for this training programme is seen as 7 hours over 1.0 days
What are the entry requirements?
There are no pre-requisites for the Control of Work Training for Performing Authorities course.
What does the course cover?
This course is to equip the learner with a minimum, generic, industry- wide understanding and basic skills required of the role of the Performing Authority.
The objectives of the course are to ensure that Performing Authorities and prospective Performing Authorities:
(a) Are aware of their legal responsibilities of being in charge of
work parties at the worksite
(b) Are able to recognise and assess worksite hazards and associated risks. And are able to control,
reduce or eliminate the risks through formalised risk assessment systems and safe systems of work.
(c) Monitor and control the
work effectively and respond
appropriately to changes in work
conditions or the work plan
(d) Manage and control work safely through effective communication and handovers at various stages of the work.
How is the course assessed?
Learners will be assessed against the outcomes specified in accordance with the assessment guidance detailed in each unit.
