Course Information Booklet

2. Purpose of the WHS Short Courses Package

The WHS Short Courses Package provides rapid, targeted, skills-based training for:

• Workplace Health & Safety staff
• Supervisors and frontline leaders
• Industry workers
• Project and site teams
• Company safety officers-in-training
• New recruits entering high-risk industries

These short courses are high-impact, practical and immediately applicable in the workplace. They are designed
for PNG industries including:

• Mining
• Aviation (Airports / Airside / Terminal)
• Construction & Civil Works
• Manufacturing & Processing
• Hospitality
• Oil & Gas
• Transport & Logistics
• Security & Guarding
• Power & Utilities
• Public Sector & Local-Level Government

3. List of Available WHS Short Courses (2025 Package)

A. Core WHS Skills (General Industry)

• Introduction to Workplace Health & Safety
• Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment
• Incident Reporting & Investigation
• Safety Communication & Consultation
• Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and Take-5 Training
• Workplace Emergency Preparedness
• Manual Handling & Ergonomics
• Safety Induction for New Workers
• Workplace Inspections & Monitoring
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Awareness

B. Industry-Specific WHS Short Courses

Mining & Processing

• Hazardous Work Awareness (Working at Heights, Confined Space, Hot Work)
• Isolation, Tagout & Lockout (LOTO)
• Safety in Crushing, Screening & Processing Plants
• Cyanide Safety Awareness
• Mobile Equipment & Heavy Machinery Safety

Construction & Civil Works

• Construction Site WHS Essentials
• Scaffold & Working-at-Height Safety
• Electrical Tool Safety
• Excavation & Trenching Safety

Aviation (Airport Airside & Terminal Safety)

• Airside Safety & Marshalling Awareness
• Apron Hazards & Ground Service Equipment Safety
• Terminal Safety & Passenger Handling Safety
• Runway / Taxiway Operations Safety

Oil & Gas / Energy

• Permit-to-Work System Awareness
• Hazardous Substances & Chemical Handling
• Fire & Explosion Awareness

C. Fire Safety & Emergency Short Courses

• Basic Fire Safety & Extinguisher Use
• Emergency Response Team (ERT) Training
• First Aid & CPR (Basic Level)
• Evacuation Warden Training
• Spill Response Awareness

D. Leadership & Safety Management Short Courses

• WHS for Supervisors & Line Managers
• Safety Leadership & Culture
• Contractor Safety Management
• Safety Documentation & Reporting
• Understanding WHS Legislation in PNG

4. Course Outcomes

Each short course is designed to develop:

• Essential WHS knowledge
• Practical, work-ready safety skills
• Ability to reduce incidents and unsafe behaviours
• Understanding of WHS responsibilities under PNG laws
• Industry-specific hazard awareness
• Skills for responding to workplace emergencies
• Confidence in applying WHS procedures on-site

Learners complete each course with practical competence and the ability to contribute to measurable
workplace safety improvements.

5. Target Audience

The WHS short courses are ideal for:

• WHS Assistants & Officers
• Supervisors & Team Leaders
• New employees undergoing induction
• Workforce engaged in high-risk tasks
• Contractors and sub-contractors
• Vocational students
• Safety Committee members
• Security, aviation, mining & construction personnel

6. Entry Requirements

WHS short courses generally have open entry:

• No prior WHS qualification is required.
• Minimum Grade 10 is recommended.
• Basic reading and writing in English.
• Minimum age: 18 years.

Individual companies may request customised prerequisite standards for their workforce.

7. Delivery Structure

Training Format

• 1-day intensive workshops
• 2-day practical skills courses
• Half-day refresher and awareness sessions
• Company-based delivery at the worksite
• Classroom delivery at ISETPNG training centres
• Mobile delivery across provinces
• Blended learning with TutorLMS online materials

Class Size

Standard trainer–student ratio is maintained at approximately 1:15–20.

Trainer Qualifications

All trainers hold:

• WHS Technical Qualifications (Certificate III to Diploma)
• Trainer Qualifications (Education / TAE or equivalent)
• Substantial industry experience in PNG workplaces

8. Assessments

Assessment approaches depend on the course type and may include:

• Practical demonstrations and skills checks
• Group activities and problem-solving tasks
• Short written tasks and quizzes
• Case study analysis
• Observation checklists
• Emergency simulations and scenario exercises

Students must demonstrate competence in key outcomes to be eligible for formal recognition, where
the course is delivered as an assessed program.

9. Certification

Upon successful completion of each short course, students may receive:

1. Statement of Attendance
   For awareness-based and non-assessed programs.
2. Statement of Attainment (SOA)
   Issued under PNGUoT–DODL moderation standards for assessed short courses aligned with
   national WHS units of competency.

All results are recorded in:

• ISETPNG’s Quality Management System
• PNGUoT–DODL reporting and records system

10. Training Fees

Training fees vary according to:

• Course type and content
• Duration (half-day, 1-day, 2-day, etc.)
• Location (Port Moresby, Lae, Provincial Sites)
• Level of customisation required
• Number of participants
• Site access and logistics requirements

A standard fee typically includes:

• Trainer costs and facilitation
• Learning materials and resources
• Venue (if applicable)
• Use of equipment and WHS training props
• Administration, reporting and certification

A detailed quotation is provided for each company request or scheduled public intake.

11. Learning Resources Provided

Participants in WHS short courses receive some or all of the following resources:

• Learner workbook
• Handouts and WHS templates
• Practical demonstration materials
• Digital resources (PDFs, videos, quizzes)
• Case studies tailored to PNG industries

Typical consumables include:

• PPE samples
• Fire extinguishers & fire training props
• Site signage
• Safety tags
• Checklists & forms

12. Facilities & Equipment

Training sessions may be delivered using:

• Port Moresby Training Centre (Geita Place, Gordons)
• Lae DODL–PNGUoT facilities
• On-site company training rooms and meeting spaces
• Multimedia projectors
• Computers & display screens
• WHS demonstration equipment and props

13. Customised Company Training Packages

ISETPNG develops tailored short courses and training packages for organisations, which may include:

• Specialised hazard awareness programs
• Site-specific procedures and work instructions
• Workforce safety orientation packages
• Safety leadership and culture programs
• Support for WHS system implementation

Custom programs are designed and refined following a structured
Training Needs Analysis (TNA) with the client.

14. Enrolment Process

For Individuals

1. Request the schedule and list of available short courses.
2. Complete the individual enrolment form.
3. Pay the course fee or confirm sponsorship.
4. Attend the scheduled training session.

For Companies

1. Submit a training request to ISETPNG.
2. Confirm the participant list and course selection.
3. Approve the formal quotation and training schedule.
4. Training is delivered on-site or at an ISETPNG training centre.
5. ISETPNG issues certificates and training reports upon completion.

15. Contact Information

Institute for Safety Education & Training PNG (ISETPNG)
P.O. Box 876, Konedobu, NCD, Papua New Guinea
Geita Place, Gordons – Port Moresby
Phone: +675 7321 5327 | 7031 1391 | 7031 1392
Email: iset.qzero@gmail.com
Website: www.isetpng.com

In partnership with:
Department of Open & Distance Learning (DODL)
Papua New Guinea University of Technology (PNGUoT)