TOP 10 WHITE CARD TRAINING COURSES IN AUSTRALIA - PAGE 11

This unit of competency specifies the mandatory work health and safety training required prior to undertaking construction work.

The CPCWHS1001 – Prepare to work safely in the construction industry is the latest nationally recognised unit of competency. This course is essential for those wishing to get into the construction industry. That’s because the white card is a requirement for anyone entering a construction site.

The purpose of this requirement is to provide persons working in the construction industry with a basic knowledge of Workplace Health & Safety legislative requirements, the principles of risk management and the prevention of injury and illness in the construction industry.

This unit of competency (UOC) meets the general construction induction training requirements of: Part 1.1 Definitions and Part 6.5 of the Model Work Health and Safety Regulations; Division 11 of Part 3 of the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1996 for Western Australia

The unit of competency CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry is also known as the “White Card” and is designed for those seeking work or preparing to work in the construction industry.

Construction Induction training (also known as White Card or Red Card training) is the mandatory work health and safety training required prior to undertaking construction work.

The white card is a general safety course and compulsory for any person who is planning or working in a construction site in Australia.

Under the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 and Health Safety Regulations 2022, individuals must hold a construction induction certificate (White Card) to undertake construction work at a workplace.

Prepare To Work Safely In The Construction Industry (White Card) is available at our modern facility, run weekly at Darra in a clean and COVID safe classroom environment.

The white card unit requires the person to demonstrate personal awareness and knowledge of health and safety legislative requirements in order to work safely and prevent injury or harm.