CSEE-SID01 · Self-paced online

Safety in Design

Learn to design out risk before it ever reaches site. This course covers your Work Health & Safety duties as a designer, the hierarchy of controls, and how to make defensible safe-design decisions — with an interactive risk matrix and three worked examples.

Self-paced & Online
Legislation-anchored
Certificate on Completion
Written by Engineers
CSEE-SID01

Safety in Design

Learn to design out risk before it ever reaches site. This course covers your Work Health & Safety duties as a designer, the hierarchy of controls, and how to make defensible safe-design decisions — with an interactive risk matrix and three worked examples.

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CodeCSEE-SID01
FormatSelf-paced online
Structure7 modules + Final Assessment
CertificateOn completion
Fee$300 + GST

What you’ll learn

  • The designer’s WHS duties and the primary duty of care (WHS Act s.19)
  • Applying the hierarchy of controls at the design stage (WHS Reg 36)
  • Using an interactive risk matrix to rank and treat design risks
  • Eliminating and reducing hazards before construction begins
  • Documenting residual risk and preparing a safe-design report
  • Three worked design-decision examples from real projects
Safety in Design
Why it matters

Design out risk before it reaches site

Safe design is the single most effective point at which to control risk — decisions made at the drawing board shape the hazards every trade and occupant will live with for decades.

This course turns that principle into practice: a clear framework, an interactive risk matrix, and worked examples that show how experienced engineers weigh and document their design decisions.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is this course self-paced?

Yes. It’s a fully self-paced, online course — complete it on any device, at your own pace. Your progress is saved as you move through the modules.

Do I receive a certificate?

Yes. Once you pass the final assessment (75% pass mark, re-attemptable), you can print a personalised Certificate of Completion for your records.

Can I enrol my whole team?

Absolutely. Our courses are built for teams as well as individuals — see our Corporate Training page and contact us for group pricing and a custom discount.

Ready to get certified

Start the course now, or talk to us about enrolling your whole team with group pricing.

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