Managing Contractors in the Workplace

 

 

 

 

Course Description

This course will assist you in the world of working with Contractors and Prime Contractors. Topics include: Identify and review employer responsibilities; Understand the responsibilities as stated in the legislation; Identify types of contractors; Understand the necessary activities prior to hiring a contractor; How to find and select the right contractor; The importance of asking for estimates and/or proposals in writing; How to develop an approved vendor list; How to develop a contract; How to manage a contractor on-site; and Learn the importance of contractor orientations; and on-going monitoring.

 

 

 

 

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Course Outline

• Chapter 1 - Introduction
  • Introduction
  • Module Outcome
  • Chapter 2 – Part I Contractors/Sub-Contractors
  • Employer Responsibilities
  • Definitions
  • Who does the law regard as a contractor
  • Types of Contractors
  • Exercise 1 – Scenarios
  • Exercise 2 – Contractor Profile
  • Exercise 3 – Determine Site Contractors
  • Prior to Hiring a Contractor
  • Finding and Choosing a Contractor
  • Getting Estimates or Proposals
  • Get it in Writing
  • Maintain an Approved Vendors Listing
  • The Contract
  • Managing Contractors on Site
  • Contractor Orientation
  • Work Permit
  • Incident Reporting
  • Hazard Assessments
  • Codes of Practice
  • What legislation should you be familiar with
  • Exercise 4 – Legislation
  • Monitoring Contractors
  • Completion Certificate
• Chapter 2 – Part II Prime Contractors
  • Owners and Prime Contractors
  • Time and Space
  • When do you need a Prime Contractor
  • What Can Owner DO Prior to Assigning Prime
  • After Assignment of Prime
  • Responsibilities of Prime Contractor
  • Exercise 5 – Prime Contractor
  • Prime Contractor Code of Practice
  • Prime Contractor Role
  • Exercise 6 – Assign Prime Contractor
  • Exercise 7 – Prime Contractor Obligations & Responsibilities
  • Final Exam

Course Completion

To successfully complete the course, students have 3 attempts to achieve 80 % or higher on the exam. Upon completion of this course the participant receives a printable Certificate of Achievement.

Course Price

$150.00 + GST

 

 

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