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Under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (ACT) and the model WHS laws, a Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBU) must manage risks to workers' health and safety, including those arising from workplace impairment. This practical workshop provides participants with the knowledge to recognise the effects of fatigue, alcohol, drugs and medication on workplace safety, understand the risks associated with impairment, and contribute to creating safer workplaces through informed decision-making and safe work practices.
At a glance
- Delivery: Face-to-face
- Duration: 2 ½ hours
- Time: 8:30am – 11:00am
- Certificate: Certificate of Attendance (non-accredited)
- Cost: From $259 (member rate) — see Cost & funding
- Location: Master Builders ACT, 1 Iron Knob St, Fyshwick
Overview
Impairment — from alcohol, drugs, medication or fatigue — is a serious safety risk on construction sites. This course gives workers the knowledge to recognise the signs of impairment, understand how it affects safe work, and know their responsibilities and the site’s expectations.
It is a non-accredited course; you will receive a Certificate of Attendance on successful completion.
What you'll learn
- How alcohol, drugs, medication and fatigue affect safe work
- Recognising the signs of impairment in yourself and others
- Your responsibilities and the site’s drug and alcohol expectations
- What to do if you or a workmate may be impaired
- Where to find support
Who this course is for
This course suits:
- Construction and trades workers
- Supervisors and leading hands
- Anyone required to refresh their understanding of impairment on site
What you'll receive
This is a non-accredited course. There are no formal assessment requirements. Participants who successfully complete training will receive a Certificate of Attendance.
Entry requirements
To enrol, you’ll need to:
- Be at least 15 years old and bring photo identification on the day
- Have a basic level of written and spoken English
Career pathways
Workplace Impairment Awareness strengthens your understanding of fitness for work and helps create a safer workplace. It compliments other construction safety training and is particularly valuable alongside:
- CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (White Card)
- 10830NAT Course in Crystalline Silica Exposure Prevention
- 11084NAT Course in Asbestos Awareness
- Mental Health First Aid
Cost & funding
- Standard rate:$287.50
- Member rate:$259.00
About the Training Fund Authority (TFA) rebate
This course is not eligible for the Training Fund Authority (TFA) rebate. The member rate reflects the 10% discount for Master Builders ACT members.
Course dates
Dates for this course are not open for online booking yet. Send us an enquiry and the MBA Training team will let you know when the next session runs.
The MBA Training advantage
When you train with Master Builders, you train with the industry’s own. We deliver the complete course, face-to-face, and we never cut corners on time or compliance.
We meet every national and ACT requirement, so your qualification is recognised wherever you work.
Competitive pricing
We keep our rates reasonable to help you and your team stay skilled without breaking the budget. With member discounts and TFA rebates, you can maximise your savings.
Nationally recognised
We offer many courses that lead to qualifications and statements of attainments recognised Australia-wide, alongside a range of industry-backed non-accredited training.