White Card Construction

Industry Safety Induction

(Formerly Blue Card)

Description:
This unit of competency (CPCCOHS1001A) is an induction program designed for the Building and Construction industry.  This unit relates directly to the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work.

This course is intended to provide new and existing building and construction industry persons with the introductory understanding and knowledge needed to commence work in the Building and Construction Industry.

Course overview:
Workplace Health and Safety
Emergency procedures
Emergency equipment
Hazard reporting
Workplace plans
Risk management
Employee obligations
Work method statements
Duty of care
Special hazards and using tools
Material safety data sheets
Employer obligations
Employee obligations
Workplace communications

Course outcome:
On successful completion, trainees will receive a statement of attainment and an official 'White Card'.

Course length:
Approximately 4 hours dependant on group size.

Course locations:
Eagle Farm, West Burleigh, Ipswich, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba, Gladstone, Cairns, Townsville, Mackay.

Course Schedule:
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Minimum Requirements:
Intermediate level of numeracy, literacy and communication skills
Must be able to understand, read and write English
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Who is doing it?

Women and men of all ages looking for that change of career, or re-entering the workforce, School leavers, Jobseekers wanting to increase their employment opportunities and people doing home projects.

Where did the White

Card come from?

A National Code of Practice for the Construction Industry was declared by Safe Work Australia. This would result in a standard and consistent delivery of induction training that is given to workers throughout Australia. By having a National Code of Practice this ensures that construction workers are recognised nationally for the induction training course that is completed

The code of practice is supported by a unit of competency within the CPC08 Construction, Plumbing and Integrated Services Training Pacakge. Therefore training is delivered by RTO's within the Vocational Education and Training

This White Card Course will replace a range of state systems operating different coloured cards (Blue, Green, Red) and regulatory bodies. The transition of this to the National White Card will take place in each state at different times

The unit of competency is called CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry. This has been developed to meet the requirements of the National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction Work
Upon completion of this unit of competency a student will receive a statement of attainment and the White Card License.

Most states currently have legislation and regulations in place which require completion of a general safety induction course before they can start work in any construction activity. As such, each state has had its own course in place to meet that requirement. However, from 1 July 2009 most states will amend there legislation to ensure that only CPCCOHS1001A will meet the regulatory requirements.