Work as a Safety Observer Spotter

RIIRTM203E

Course Outline

This nationally recognised training course gives participants the necessary skills and knowledge to work safely on sites. It includes identifying and managing worksite hazards, establishing exclusion zones and observing work activities.

 

Requirements & Details

  • CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
  • Participants must be a minimum of 17 years of age to sit the assessment, and be proficient in English
  • Photo ID, and wear appropriate PPE (Hi-viz clothing, ankle height steel toe boots, hard hat, safety glasses)
  • A short literacy and numeracy test will be required
  • Assessment type: Theory and Practical

Duration

  • ½ day training in a classroom setting
 

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be issued with;

  • Statement of attainment(SOA) for the unit RIIRTM203E – Work as a Safety Observer Spotter
  • A wallet sized photo identification card reflecting the achievement.
  • Refresher training every 2 years

For more information

  1. Plan and prepare to work as a safety/spotter

1.1 Access, interpret and apply relevant traffic management plan documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements and coordinate activities with others

1.3 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for the work activity

1.4 Identify, address and report potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures

1.5 Identify, confirm, clarify and apply environmental protection requirements

2.Identify and manage hazards

2.1 Check working areas for vehicle, plant and pedestrian access

2.2 Check where personnel working on foot are in close proximity to moving plant

2.3 Conduct site specific risk assessment to ensure hazards have been identified and safety controls in place from traffic management plan

  1. Support work activities

3.1 Operate communication devices to support work activities

3.2 Maintain exclusion, no-go and pedestrian zones

3.3 Maintain sight visibility of work being performed

  1. Clean up

4.1 Ensure tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored

4.2 Ensure work area is checked, cleaned and tidy

Above detailed information has been extracted from training.gov.au. For a more comprehensive review of legislation & guidelines please visit; https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/RIIRTM203E

Quick Glance

Program Name

WORK AS A SAFETY OBSERVER SPOTTER

Start date(s)

Fri 28 Feb 2025

Program length

4 HOURS

Study mode

THEORY & PRACTICAL EXAM

Contact

+61 476 467 873

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