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CPCWHS1001

Prepare to work safely in the construction industry

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Duration

Face to Face | 1 Day (Minimum 4.5 hours)

Fees

$100

Summary

Kickstart Your Construction Career with the General Construction Induction Training (White Card)!
Are you ready to step into the exciting world of construction? The CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (commonly known as White Card) course is your gateway to a rewarding career on construction sites across Australia.

This is a mandatory course for anyone who works, or needs to work, on construction sites across Australia.

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This nationally recognised training equips you with the vital health and safety knowledge needed before stepping onto any construction site in Australia.
Why Choose the White Card Course?

  • Comprehensive Safety Training: Learn to understand key WHS legislative responsibilities and the roles of duty holders on a construction site.
  • Hazard Identification and Risk Control: Identify common construction hazards and implement basic risk control measures.
  • Proper PPE Usage: Select and correctly use personal protective equipment (PPE), including eye, hearing, and high-visibility protection.
  • Effective Communication: Recognise safety signs and symbols and follow standard communication and hazard reporting procedures.
  • Emergency Response Skills: Respond appropriately to incidents and emergencies, including applying first aid and using fire safety equipment.

 Who Should Enrol?
This course is ideal for new entrants to the construction industry and is a mandatory requirement for anyone seeking to work on active construction sites across Australia. Completing this unit provides the foundation for safe work practices in construction and is required for entry to any site-based role in the industry.
 
Take the First Step Towards a Safe and Rewarding Career in the Building and Construction Industry!

Units of Competency

Elective
CPCWHS1001
Prepare to work safely in the construction industry

Delivery Model

Face to Face Option: Learning and Assessment face to face.

Delivery Locations

Campus
Banyo
Scarborough
Meadowbrook
Toowoomba

Workplace Delivery

Licensed outcome

At the successful completion of this course and all eligibility requirements have been met, a construction white card will be issued.

Entry requirements

Students must be aged 13 or over.

Students must produce three evidence of Identity documents prior to undertaking this course.
All students must be literate in the English Language (no interpreters allowed).
As part of the enrolment process, you will need to undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) and Digital Literacy indicator Assessment. This assessment is used for reviewing your suitability for this course.

The minimum level required for entry to this Course is:

Learning: 2
Reading: 2
Writing: 2
Oral Communication: 1
Numeracy: 2
Digital Literacy: 1

What resources do I need?

  • Laptop
  • Internet access

Course Outcome

Students who are deemed competent will receive a Statement of Attainment recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework. This certification is nationally recognised. The Statement is issued by Australian Trade Training College (RTO 31399)

Career Opportunities

This course opens the door to a wide range of career opportunities in the construction industry. Completing the Construction Induction Training (White Card) is a mandatory requirement for working on construction sites in Australia. Some of the career paths you can pursue after obtaining your White Card include:

  • Construction Labourer
  • Civil Construction Labourer
  • Plant Operator
  • Apprentice Carpenter
  • Civil Construction Apprentice
  • ​General Trades Assistant

Support and Wellbeing Services

Where a student has a disability or learning difficulty, assessors will apply Australian Trade Training College reasonable adjustment to ensure that the student is not presented with artificial barriers to progress in the course. Reasonable adjustments may include the use of adaptive technology, educational support, verbal assessment, etc.

We will provide support to each student’s individual needs, providing additional educational and wellness support required for the student to meet the requirements of their training course.

Terms and Conditions

Please review our student handbook and policies prior to applying for this course:

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