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RIIWHS201D - Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures

Preparing you to contribute to a safe, compliant, and responsible work environment with the essential skills to work safely, follow WHS procedures, and protect everyone on site.

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RIIWHS201D - Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures overview

The RIIWHS201D Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures course provides learners with the essential knowledge and practical skills required to work safely in accordance with current workplace health and safety (WHS) legislation. This nationally recognised unit supports workers across a wide range of industries—particularly those involving high‑risk tasks—to understand their WHS responsibilities and contribute to a compliant, safety‑focused work environment.

What You Will Learn:

  • Identifying Hazards and Assessing Risks — Recognising common workplace hazards, assessing associated risks, and applying appropriate control measures in line with WHS requirements.
  • Following WHS Policies and Procedures — Understanding and applying organisational safety procedures, safe work practices, and duty‑of‑care obligations.
  • Using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) — Selecting, using, and maintaining PPE correctly to minimise exposure to workplace risks.
  • Communicating and Consulting on Safety — Participating in WHS communication processes, reporting concerns, and cooperating with supervisors and team members to maintain a safe workplace.
  • Reporting Incidents and Unsafe Conditions — Following organisational and legislative procedures for reporting hazards, incidents, injuries, and near misses to support continuous improvement in workplace safety.

This course is suitable for new entrants to the workforce as well as experienced workers seeking to update or refresh their WHS knowledge. On successful completion, participants will be better equipped to work safely, follow WHS requirements, and contribute to a proactive, risk‑aware safety culture within their organisation.

• Age: Participants must be a minimum of 18 years old
• Unique Student Identifier (USI): A valid USI must be provided prior to course commencement
• Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital needs (LLND): must be assessed before commencing the course you are enrolled for. You need to be confident to interpret safety instructions, complete documentation and communicate directly and using radios
• Identification: Official Photo Identification will need to be presented on the day of your course

The RIIWHS201D Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures course is suitable for individuals who are required to work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures.

This course is ideal for:

  • Entry level workers in mining, resources and infrastructure industries
  • Operational personnel
  • Mining and resource sector contract and shutdown personnel
  • Telecommunications and electrical workers entering mining, construction and controlled worksites
  • Industrial and warehouse personnel
  • Other high-risk environments

Suitable for:

  • Individuals working in operation roles. They generally are working under supervision, and in teams who need to work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
  • Organisations seeking to ensure staff are trained and compliant with working safely and following WHS policies and procedures

Completing the RIIWHS201D Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures unit provides participants with critical safety and professional competencies valued across multiple industries.

Key benefits include:

  • Improved Safety Awareness – Learn to apply and embed safety standards across operational areas and roles
  • National Recognition – Gain a Statement of Attainment recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
  • Regulatory Compliance – Meet WHS, emergency response, and industry-specific safety policies and procedures
  • Practical Experience – Train with industry-standard equipment in realistic scenarios to build confidence and proficiency.
  • Career Progression – Enhance employability in roles that require adherence to following and working safely with WHS policies and procedures
  • Emergency Readiness – Provides foundational knowledge and procedural discipline in safety critical knowledge areas and application

The RIIWHS201D Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures unit supports entry‑level and operational workers across the resources and infrastructure industries by providing the foundational WHS skills required to work safely, follow procedures, and meet organisational and legislative safety obligations. It is commonly included as a core or elective unit within vocational pathways leading to site‑based operational roles.

Roles that this unit may be relevant to:  (Aligned with the unit’s application to operational roles working under supervision and performing routine tasks.)

  • General Labourer / Trades Assistant — Workers performing routine site tasks who must follow WHS procedures and use PPE correctly.
  • Plant or Equipment Operator (Entry‑Level) — Individuals operating machinery under supervision in environments requiring strict adherence to safety protocols.
  • Mining or Quarry Operator (Entry‑Level) — Workers undertaking basic operational duties in surface or underground resource operations.
  • Civil Construction Worker — Personnel assisting with roadworks, earthworks, and infrastructure projects where WHS compliance is essential.
  • Warehouse, Logistics, or Materials Handling Worker — Roles involving manual handling, hazard identification, and safe work practices in storage and distribution environments.

Industry sectors where this unit may be relevant to:  

  • Mining and Resources — Including surface mining, underground mining, exploration, and quarrying operations.
  • Civil Construction and Infrastructure — Road construction, pipeline installation, bridge works, and major infrastructure projects.
  • Manufacturing and Processing — Environments requiring safe manual handling, PPE use, and hazard reporting.
  • Transport, Logistics, and Warehousing — Workplaces involving vehicle movement, load handling, and operational safety procedures.
  • Utilities and Industrial Services — Water, energy, waste management, and other service sectors requiring strict WHS compliance.
While this unit provides skills relevant to the roles listed above, completion does not guarantee employment or specific job placement.

Upon completing RIIWHS201D Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures, students will be able to:

  • Access and apply site safety procedures
  • Apply personal safety measures
  • Apply operational safety measures
  • Maintain personal wellbeing
  • Identify and report incidents

This course includes the following nationally recognised unit(s) of competency:

  • RIIWHS201D Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
  • RIIWHS201D Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures is a standalone unit of competency under the Australian Qualifications Framework.

 

Qualifications that include this unit are:

 

 

 

Unit CodeUnit Name
RIIWHS201E Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
  • Participants will need sufficient English skills to interpret safety instructions, complete documentation and communicate during classroom and practical demonstrations and assessments.
  • A pre-course LLND assessment ensures you have the reading, writing, numeracy and communication skills needed to successfully complete the course.
  • Digital Literacy – you will require digital technology proficiency sufficient to use and navigate various forms of digital and electronic tools, platforms and technology to communicate and demonstrate understanding of course information and skills

Ther are no prerequisites for this unit.

The following methods will be used to assess competency for RIIWHS201D Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures

  • Assessor Checklists
  • Theoretical Assessments including short answer and multi-choice questions
  • Individual and team based practical and scenario assessments

The RIIWHS201D Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures unit is a nationally recognised competency, accredited under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

Successful participants will receive a Statement of Attainment for National Training Register – RIIWHS201D Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures issued by an Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO) upon demonstrating competency in all assessment requirements.

 

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and training materials will be provided on the day of your course.

Our Forrestdale Training Facility has a compact kitchen area with an automated tea/coffee machine.

  • A fridge and microwave are provided for participants to store and heat their own snacks/meals.
  • A vending machine is stocked with quick snacks, healthy options and bottle/canned drinks.
  • Alternatively, there are a variety of food outlets and cafes close by. We recommend purchasing before your course starts as businesses may change advertised operating hours without notice.
Please bring your own water bottle – we have a cold-water unit for refills

Courses include practical demonstrations and assessments that all participants are required to be involved in.

All participants are required to wear:

  • Long pants
  • Long sleeved shirts
  • Steel cap safety boots
  • Prescription glasses if worn.

We also encourage participants to dress accordingly for weather conditions and suggest the following items:

  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Additional clothing to keep dry/warm if raining or windy

On the day of your course, you will be required to provide official photo identification on arrival at our Forrestdale Training Centre or other training locations.

  • Official photo identification includes Driver Licence, Passport or Australian State or Territory issued Photo Card.

Expired identification will not be accepted.

The RIIWHS201E Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures unit requires enough physical capacity to safely perform basic manual handling, wear PPE, move around a worksite, and participate in simple emergency‑response tasks.

You need to be able to:

  • Perform safe manual handling, including lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling light–moderate loads
  • Move safely around a worksite, including walking on uneven surfaces, climbing steps, and maintaining balance
  • Wear and use PPE, such as safety boots, gloves, eye and hearing protection
  • Respond to alarms and emergency procedures, which may involve moving quickly to an assembly point or using basic firefighting equipment
  • Maintain personal wellbeing, including managing fatigue, heat stress, and alertness
  • We will capture training, demonstrations and assessment by taking photographs or video or sound recordings.
  • We will include in our enrollment package to you a photographic/media consent form which details the collection and use of your personal image in any way by Risk Management Training Solutions Pty Ltd (RMTS) for print and digital communications, publications, productions or presentations as well as for identification purposes and as evidence of participation and assessment activity.
  • Your completed consent form will be placed on file and retained by RMTS.  We will also advise you in this form on how you can withdraw your consent.
  • Delivered over 1 day.

Exact daily schedules—including start and finish times, break periods, and assessment windows—will be provided upon completion of enrolment, allowing us to tailor information to your specific training group and location.

RMTS trainers and assessors deliver a blend of supervised learning, theoretical assessment activities, and realistic scenario‑based training to ensure learners can confidently apply their skills in real‑world environments. Each training day is structured to balance knowledge development with hands‑on practice, including multiple opportunities to participate in realistic simulations and skill‑building exercises.

This course is delivered at a range of workplaces and training sites to provide realistic, industry-specific learning environments.  See our locations below:

  • Forrestdale office
  • On site
  • In your workplace/office

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RMTS can deliver many of our courses at your nominated site or in your workplace.

Why send staff off‑site when RMTS can deliver high‑impact training right at your location?

Contact us to tailor a site-specific program and create a delivery plan built specifically for your operational needs.

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Forrestdale, Perth

  • 13 Da Vinci Way, Forrestdale, Perth WA 6112

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The cost of the RIIWHS201D Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures unit reflects the high level of industry expertise, resources, and workplace-based training provided.

TitleFee
Full Fee1 $240
Location Please request course fees for your workplace or onsite delivery
  • RMTS Fee Policy - Full fees are payable upfront to secure your enrolment
  • Corporate Bookings - We are able to provide an invoice upon receipt of your purchase order
  • Location - Fees displayed are applicable to training conducted at our Forrestdale Training Facility only

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