Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry

Duration: This course will be conducted face-to-face over four (4) hours at our training facility 

Description: A Construction Induction course formally known as a White Card course is legally required for workers in every sector of the construction industry in Australia. Essentially, your Construction Induction (White Card) is proof that you’ve finished a construction induction course. This might sound a little bit formal but getting your Construction Induction (White Card) is just the first step everybody takes towards working safely in a construction role. The information you learn in your Construction Induction (White Card) course will keep you safe in the workplace for years to come, so it’s much more than just a formality. Theory assessments will be completed throughout the White Card course. Practical assessment will be completed at the end of the White Card course.

Course details (what you cover, assessment details, what you come out with): 

Successful students receive a "Statement of Attainment", and a wallet-sized white card, you’ll officially hold a White Card on the day.

You will also learn to :

- Apply relevant documentation, policies and procedures.

- Apply safe work practices.

- Identify and orally report two construction hazards.

- Orally explain how risk could be reduced or removed in relation to those two hazards.

- Select appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to control the risk.

- Orally explain basic procedures for responding to incidents and emergencies.

- Identify and orally explain the meaning of required safety signs and symbols.

- Orally explain the purpose of job safety analyses (JSAs).

- Orally explain the purpose of safe work method statements (SWMS) and safety data sheets (SDS).

- Identify health and safety legislative requirements of construction work.

- Identify construction hazards and risk control measures.

- Identify health and safety communication and reporting processes.

- Identify incident and emergency response procedures.

Course requirements 

- Be over 13 years of age.

- Provide one (1) form of Primary ID - Drivers Licence or Passport.

- Provide two (2) forms of Secondary ID - Government Issued Card, Debit, or Medicare Card.

- Students can provide a copy of - School Photo ID and must have a letter from the school.

- Have a USI# before Enrolment.

- Be able to possess adequate Language, Literacy and Numeracy skills.