Accredited Lead Abatement Contractor Certificate

This course provides essential skills and knowledge for safely managing lead paint hazards within the construction and painting industries. It combines two crucial units of competency:

• CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry: Covers fundamental work health and safety practices, hazard identification (including asbestos awareness), risk assessment, safe work methods, and emergency procedures relevant to construction sites.
• CPCCPD3031 Work safely with lead-painted surfaces in the painting industry: Focuses specifically on identifying lead paint hazards, testing surfaces, preparing work areas, implementing control measures, safe removal and encapsulation techniques, waste containment and disposal, and selecting appropriate PPE.

Participants will learn to plan and execute work involving lead-painted surfaces safely and effectively, ensuring compliance with WHS legislation, industry standards, and environmental regulations. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Statement of Attainment for both units, demonstrating their competence in applying general WHS principles and specific lead abatement safety procedures.

This course is designed for individuals working in the construction and painting industries who may encounter lead-based paint hazards. It is particularly relevant for:

• Painters and decorators
• Renovators and restoration workers
• General construction workers
• Demolition workers
• Property maintenance personnel
• Supervisors overseeing work on older structures

Anyone whose work requires them to identify, manage, remove, or work safely around lead-painted surfaces will benefit from this essential safety training.

• Access to the internet as some of this course is delivered online
• A computer, tablet or smartphone
• Identification document, such as a driver's licence, passport or 18+ card
• An average English Language, Literacy and Numeracy skill level
• A Unique Student Identifier (USI). Apply for a USI at usi.gov.au
• The ability to complete the practical tasks for this course under the supervision of a person competent in handling removing lead-based paint. These tasks include:
  • Prepare at least 6 square metres of paint containing lead for covering coating
  • Apply a chemical stripping treatment to at least 2 square metres or 3 lineal metres of paint containing lead
  • Apply a non-chemical stripping treatment to at least 2 square metres or 3 lineal metres of paint containing lead
  • Cover coat or encapsulate at least 2 square metres or 3 lineal metres of paint containing lead

If you are concerned about any of the above requirements, please call us on 1300 00 NICS to discuss your concerns and find out what support options are available.

Knowledge assessments:

• Method of Identifying Hazards
• Hierarchy of hazard control
• Safety Planning and Documentation
• Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
• Workplace Reporting and Representation
• Specialised Hazardous Materials Management
• High Risk Activities
• Site Inspection and High Risk Work
• Fires & Emergency Response Procedures
• PPE Management
• Health Hazards in Construction
• Contamination Control and Waste Management
• Site Control and Environmental Management
• Equipment Safety & Maintenance
• Lead Paint Removal Preparation
• Lead Paint Removal Techniques
• Lead Paint Technical Aspects
• Apply covering coating to lead-based paint

Verbal responses (via our online classroom)

• Selecting & fitting PPE
• Using equipment - scenario
• Duty of Care
• Complete a verbal incident report - Forklift operations

Practical Tasks

• Create 4 JSAs for the Practical Tasks
• Practical Task 1 - Prepare area containing lead-paint for coating
• Practical Task 2 - Apply a chemical stripping treatment to lead-based paint
• Practical Task 3 - Apply a non-chemical stripping treatment to lead-based paint
• Practical Task 4 - Cover coat or encapsulate a lead-based paint