Passport - Consultants

Who should attend

This course is for anyone who is:

• new to the New Zealand construction industry
• unfamiliar with the basics of health and safety on a construction site.

If you are renewing your Site Safety Card and have done this course in the past, you don't need to complete this course again. Expand your knowledge by choosing from one of our great Passport Plus courses instead.

How to renew your Site Safety Card

What you'll learn

You will learn how to:

• Identify and apply controls for hazards and risks.
• Understand your legal responsibilities.
• Keep yourself physically and mentally healthy and safe onsite.

Assessment

At the end of the course, you'll complete a quick 'Review of Understanding'. This is a set of multiple-choice questions that check your understanding of the key concepts learned during the course.

What you'll get

On completion of the course requirements, you’ll receive:

• A Site Safety Card, with the green foundation indicator, valid for two years. (Most major New Zealand contractors require workers to have a valid Site Safety Card before entering a construction site).
• 20 points towards the New Zealand Institute of Architects Continued Professional Development Programme.
• Four Licensed Building Practitioner points.
• Four approved hours for New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors Continued Professional Development.

This course aligns with elements 7, 9 and 10 of the Competence Standard for members of IPENZ.

Next learning steps

You'll need to complete another Site Safe course every two years to keep your Site Safety Card current.

How to renew your Site Safety Card

Interested in taking your health and safety knowledge to the next level? Check out our Health and Safety in Construction Programme?

Health and Safety in Construction Programme