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General Safety Training FAQs

Where can I find the student handbook?
How do I enroll into a course?

Click on the course on the date you wish to attend on the calendar (https://zokal.com.au/annual-safety-training-calendar) , fill out all details and we will confirm your booking via email. Employers can also book multiple staff via the “Group Booking Enrolment” option after choosing the course/date. relevant nationally recognised units of competency.

Can training be completed in wet weather?

Yes. Zokal has 3 training rooms and an all-weather practical training area.

Can Zokal complete training on customers sites instead of at our training center?

Yes can complete all courses on your site. We require a room for the theory component and an adequate area for the practical. Alternatively, for the practical component we can bring our Mobile Training Simulator onsite.

What do we need to use the trailer on site?

We need a flat stable area when using the Mobile Training Trailer for training with relatively easy vehicular access.  We will set up an exclusion zone around the unit, just like a normal work area for training.The trailer is: 6m long from tow hitch to rear doors, 2m wide and 2.5m high to the deck.

Can training be customised to suit our needs?

Yes. Zokal can contextualise training to your companies needs including timing to fit in with staff rosters.

What customers does Zokal currently provide training for?
Zokal currently delivers training to customers from a range of industries including: Boeing, Centennial Coal, Incitec Pivot, Orica, Vinsi, Glen Innes Severn Council and Robson Civil to name a few.
Where do I park when arriving for training at Zokal

There is plenty of on street parking. Please respect our neighbours and don’t park in their spaces or driveways.

Can Zokal conduct weekend training?

We can conduct weekend group training, please call us to discuss and schedule.

What is a USI?
A USI is a “Unique Student Identifier”. Anyone wishing to undertake a RTO training course will need an “USI number” for record and identification purposes. It allows for improved tracking and access of a student training records. Zokal is unable to issue students certificates unless a student’s USI number is provided and verified. More information is available here www.usi.gov.au
What do I need to wear to training?

Clean covered shoes and clothes. Please bring gloves to heights and confined space courses if you wish to use them.

Do I need to bring any safety equipment to the training?

Zokal provides all equipment needed for all training courses however you can bring your own equipment if you prefer. Note this doesn’t apply to gloves, please bring your own gloves if you want to use them.

Does Zokal provide smoko and lunch?

Zokal provides morning tea for all courses held at Zokal. Zokal also provides lunch for all whole day courses at Zokal. There are tea and coffee facilities and a vending machine at Zokal.

How often should I refresh my training?

Zokal recommends every 12-24 months as is industry standard. Some units such as CPR and Breathing Apparatus require refreshing every 12 months.

Can we have our equipment inspected while we train?

Yes, bring your equipment to training and we will endeavour to have it ready when you finish training.

What is whs training?

Employers are responsible for ensuring their workers are properly instructed and trained on how to do their work safely.  They must know all relevant health and safety information about their jobs, their workplace, the risks and how to control the risks.

Employers need to:

  • undertake induction and workplace safety training for new workers
  • train workers for the specific tasks they will have to perform
  • commit to appropriate supervision of workers
  • support regular refresher training.

Zokal runs a range of safety training courses, our schedule is available here. https://zokal.com.au/booking/

What is a fire safety system

Fire safety is the set of practices intended to reduce the destruction caused by fire. Fire safety measures include those that are intended to prevent ignition of an uncontrolled fire and those that are used to limit the development and effects of a fire after it starts.

When is a fire safety certificate required?

You will require this certificate if you intend to prove your building meets fire safety schedule standards. This certificate needs to be obtained when you erect a new structure or change the use of an existing building.  Please note that a final fire safety certificate must be obtained before a final occupation certificate can be issued for a building.

Do carbon monoxide detectors detect natural gas?

No, carbon monoxide detectors will not detect natural gas leaks. A carbon monoxide detector will only detect carbon monoxide unless otherwise stated. However, natural gas companies often put an additive in the natural gas to give it a distinct odour. This makes it easy to detect a gas leak.

What is a multi gas detector?

Multi Gas Detectors and monitors are used for the detection of flammable gases, oxygen depletion and an extensive range of toxic gases. Zokal hires, sells, calibrates and services gas detectors. https://zokal.com.au/

What is caba?

A compressed air breathing apparatus (CABA) is a type of respiratory protection equipment that provides breathable air from cylinders containing compressed air. A compressed air breathing apparatus is also known as self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Zokal delivers breathing apparatus training as well as the hire, sales and service of breathing apparatus.

Where can I buy gas detector?

Zokal sells a range of gas monitors to suit your needs. Click here for more information

What is fire safety training?

Fire Safety Training can cover a range of topics including the use of fire extinguishers, hoses and blankets. It can also be warden and chief warden training which is for members of a businesses Emergency Control Organisation.  Zokal provides all this training which can be conducted on your site using company/site specific procedures and documentation.

What is a bump test on a gas detector?

A bump test is the only way to ensure the whole gas detector unit is working properly. It checks that the sensors respond to the target gas, it also verifies that the display reacts. It confirms that all the alarms are activated, and the detector goes properly into alarm.

How can I monitor WHS compliance?

See Safe Work Australia – Measuring and reporting on WHS

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