Training

Training is a key component of the Operate Safe system. It is a core function that shows how your company is meeting its legal obligations and is complying with health & safety and other employment legislation. Training requirements and available courses have been substantially updated by InfraTrain NZ (the industry ITO) from August 2007. Click to download the Training Guidelines.

As part of the Red (Induction) Card programme employees are required to obtain the Site Safe Civil Passport. Training for this usually involves a half day course administered by Site Safe New Zealand. The cost is $40 for individuals whose employers are Site Safe members and $60 for those whose employers are not members. Further reductions are possible if your company has an authorised Site Safe trainer.

Costs for the Bronze Card LCP programme may depend on the courses you select -- some are compulsory, some elective. Courses are available from approved training organisations, e.g. New Zealand Institute of Highway Technology and Tai Poutini Polytechnic and some may be undertaken on-site. Check the Training Guidelines for your course requirements.

Details and costs for the Silver Card and Gold Card LCP courses will also depend on the courses selected. The programme is flexible and training for several of the Unit Standards can be undertaken on-site.

In addition to the training necessary to obtain the above competencies, all employees are required to undertake a short on-site Operate Safe Update Course (OSUC) every two years, based on current areas of concern for H&S and injury prevention within the wider civil contracting industry. Course material will be mailed to all registered Operate Safe members.

Full details of training components for all levels of cardholder may be obtained from InfraTrain, either by email or by phoning 04 499 9144.