CPCWHS1001 - Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry (White Card)

This CPCWHS1001 – Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry (White Card) course is for those who have never worked in the construction industry previously or if you have lost your White Card. 

What is a White Card?

To be permitted to commence work on any construction site in Australia, a construction worker must have completed general construction induction training (commonly known as the “White Card”). This is a mandatory requirement across Australia.

What will this CPCWHS1001 course teach you?

In Queensland, anyone carrying out construction work must hold a current General construction induction training (GCIT) card (commonly referred to as a White Card). This card is issued upon successful completion of the unit CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry.

This nationally recognised course provides individuals with the essential skills and knowledge to work safely on construction sites. It covers:

• Identifying and reporting common construction hazards
• Understanding basic risk control measures
• Responding to potential incidents and emergencies
• Correctly selecting and fitting personal protective equipment (PPE)

Participants will develop an understanding of their health and safety responsibilities under WHS legislation and how to contribute to a safer working environment.

Assessment includes both practical and oral components, in line with Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) requirements. Students must demonstrate their ability to communicate WHS information verbally to complete the course. The training and assessment align with Part 6.5 of the Model Work Health and Safety Regulations, which outlines the mandatory requirements for general construction induction training.

This training supports general WHS awareness and does not replace sites or task-specific instruction, which must be provided by the employer before commencing work.

This course is approved for delivery in Queensland only.

Entry Requirements:

An individual undertaking this course with Allens Training Pty Ltd will need the following to be eligible for entry:

• Proof of age must be 13 years or over.
• To successfully complete this course, students will need to demonstrate the following language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) skills during training and assessment:
  Learning: Follow instructions, identify hazards and ask questions to ensure safety procedures are understood.
  Reading: Read short safety signs, labels, and simple written information about workplace hazards.
  Writing: Fill out basic forms and write simple information.
  Oral communication: Listen to safety information and speak clearly to share ideas, report hazards, and ask for help, and respond to oral assessment questions.
  Numeracy: Understand simple numbers and measurements used in safety information.
  Digital Literacy: Able to use a mobile phone or basic device to read messages, follow online instructions, complete online forms or access learning resources.
• Valid working email address.
• Evidence of Identity:
  One (1) photographic ID issued by Queensland Department of Main Roads and Transport,
  Or, three (3) forms of ID from an Evidence of Identification Checklist (EOI) to be provided on enrolment.
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• Physical capacity to demonstrate the correct donning and removal of PPE for assessment.
• Protective slip-resistant footwear/safety shoes and comfortable/practical clothing must be provided by the student and worn during the practical sessions and assessment.
• This course MUST be delivered in Queensland only.

We provide the following methods of course delivery all with a fast certificate turnaround:

Blended: 6 hours (minimum) delivery.

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