Course Description
This course is only applicable to Queensland.
There are many people who need a white card, such as:
→ Site Managers.
→ Supervisors.
→ Surveyors.
→ Labourers.
→ Tradespeople.
→ People who access operational construction zones (unaccompanied or not directly supervised by an inducted person).
→ Person wanting to work in the construction industry with safety.
→ Workers whose employment causes them to routinely enter operational construction zones.
Course Delivery
It’s as simple as enrol online, complete the face to face course, finalise your paperwork and then receive your White Card.
Complete in 3-4 hours (+ Assessment).
From the 1st of February 2019, the course requirements have changed and now includes direct real time observation of the learner by an assessor and students having access to PPE during the assessment. To meet these requirements, training must delivered face to face unless the student is located at least 100km away from the nearest RTO offering face to face delivery, in which case, the course can be completed online.
Please note: students must bring their own devices (i.e. iPad or laptop) to the course, and their PPE.
Unit of Competency
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CPCCWHS1001 | Prepare to work safely in the construction industry |
Assessment topics
→ Construction laws, regulations and practices.
→ Assessment of risk management.
→ Workplace Health and Safety personnel.
→ Safety signs and symbols.
→ Incidents, emergencies and first aid.
Outcomes
Upon successful completion, you will have the skills to:
→ Identify OHS legislative requirements.
→ Identify construction hazards and control measures.
→ Identify OHS communication and reporting processes.
→ Identify OHS incident response procedures.
