About this White Card (Construction Induction) Course
Planning to work on a construction site? This course provides the mandatory general construction induction training required before entering any construction workplace in Australia.
The unit CPCWHS1001 – Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry is designed to build awareness of WHS laws, hazard identification, risk control measures, and emergency response procedures. You’ll also learn how to correctly select and use personal protective equipment (PPE).
This training meets national and state WHS regulations and is a legal requirement for labourers, tradespeople, site managers, supervisors, and surveyors working in the construction industry.
Course Outline
Unit covered:
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CPCWHS1001 – Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry
This course covers:
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Understanding WHS legislative responsibilities
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Identifying common construction hazards and how to report them
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Applying basic risk controls
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Responding to emergencies and incidents
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Selecting, fitting, and using PPE correctly
What is a White Card?
A White Card (also known as a general construction induction card) is required by law to access construction sites across Australia. You must complete this course to obtain your card before undertaking any construction-related work.
Location:
Public course is available at Melbourne VIC.
Course Cost:
QLD & NSW – $164
Course Overview
Qualification:
CPCWHS1001 - Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
Assessment Type:
Theory and Practical
Prerequisite:
There are no prerequisites for this course
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Course Availability & Pricing
Please see our public course dates below. If there are no dates available or you would like to arrange a private course at your site or ours, then please select the ‘Private courses’ button.
Further Information
When do I need a General Induction Card?
A General Induction Card is mandatory for anyone working within the building & construction industry.
Can I do this online?
It is a requirement to complete face-to-face training. However in some states if you live 100km + from the nearest approved RTO exemptions apply where this can be completed online
Is my General Induction Card recognised in other states?
Yes, General Induction Cards are nationally recognised
Is my blue card (QLD) still recognised?
Yes provided it is not damaged and still in good condition. Some states may also ask you to retrain if you have not worked in the construction industry for over two (2) years.
I lost my blue card (QLD), How do I get a new one?
Blue Cards cannot be replaced, you must complete CPCWHS1001 – Prepare to work safely in the construction industry and you will be issued with a General Induction Card.
I lost my white card, How do I get a new one?
You must contact the RTO you originally completed the training with. General Induction Cards can only be replaced if you provide a statement of attainment for CPCWHS1001 - Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
I have a green card (NSW) is this still valid?
No this is no longer acceptable in NSW or any other state in Australia. You will need to complete CPCWHS1001 - Prepare to work safely in the construction industry and you will be issued with a General Induction Card.
SafeWork/WorkSafe conditions of assessment:
- Able to produce 100 points or more of identification as per the SafeWork/WorkSafe identification checklist. Speak and understand English at a level to be able to participate in the training and assessment
