Selecting, using and maintaining PPE can improve your hazard management, and protect you from injury. Learn about the different types of PPE and what they are for. learn about your rights and responsibilities as a worker or PCBU.

This course forms part of the NZQA Approved Health and Safety Foundation Skills Certificate course. 

This half day course can be completed by attending a public course or organising an onsite session for your staff (See below for information) 

Public Courses:
2019 course dates

Register your interest in a public course here.

Onsite Courses: 

We can come and deliver this training onsite at your premises. To inquire about onsite options for your company please register your interest here.

Registration:
Before registering please ensure you have read and understood our training course general information, terms and conditions, note the name and date of the course you would like to attend, then click on register.

Overview: 
This half day course is suitable for persons who use or require personal protective equipment in any work environment.

Who should attend?

• all workers.
• students enrolled in the NZQA Approved Health and Safety Foundation Skills Certificate Course. 

Learner Outcomes:
Successful completion of this course and assessment will demonstrate knowledge of PPE in the workplace.

Gain knowledge and experience in:

• Identify the current law in NZ about Health and Safety;
• Identify duties of employers and workers about PPE in the workplace;
• Understand what is Personal Protective Equipment (PPE);
• Explain when and why workers should wear PPE;
• Identify the different kinds of PPE available and what PPE you would use for different jobs;
• Explain how to care for your PPE.

Prerequisites: 
This is an open entry course.

Course Costs:
Attendance at public course $300 per person plus GST.

Contact us for pricing for onsite options for your company training@qec.co.nz or to register your interest please click here.