Prepare to work safely in the construction industry

Overview

Wanting to start work in the construction industry? Obtain your Construction Induction Card and learn about working safely while undertaking construction work, construction hazards, risks and emergencies, basic principles of risk management, safe work practices, and construction safety signs and symbols. This course is aimed at all prospective and new workers who are, or will be, required to carry out construction work. It is required that everyone who needs to access a construction site has this card.

Delivery Methods

• On-campus – The majority of teaching and assessment is conducted on-campus

Locations

• Barnawartha North, Vic (Logic Campus)
• Trades Training Centre, Moorefield Park Drive, Wodonga Vic
• McKoy Street, Wodonga Vic (Main campus)

When You Can Start

Multiple start dates available!

When You Can Enrol

Apply online now. Note: If applications are not open please register your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ button to be notified when future course dates are scheduled, or to chat to our friendly Customer Experience team.

Duration

1 Day

Schedule

Wodonga - Trades Training Centre, 55 Moorefield Park Drive Wodonga - Ag/Hort Building (University Drive), McKoy Street Barnawartha North - Logic Campus, 45 Albertson Road, Barnawartha North 2025 Dates: 8 Jul, 22 Jul, 5 Aug, 19 Aug, 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 18 Nov, 2 Dec, 16 Dec Time: 8am-4.30pm | Day: 1 Tuesday

Requirements

• You must be 14 years or older
• All attending students MUST provide Photo ID on the day of training (school ID is not an acceptable form of ID)
• Students attending must wear enclosed footwear

Assessment

A range of assessment strategies will enable students to demonstrate their underpinning knowledge, skills and attributes required to meet the course outcomes, including a series of written questions, a performance assessment, and a series of interview questions.

Skills developed

- Government legislation
- Duty of care
- Working safely
- Risk management
- Common construction hazards
- Controlling hazards
- OHS communication, information and documentation
- OHS personnel
- Safety signs and symbols
- Reporting hazards
- Incidents and injuries
- Incident response
- General response procedures
- First aid
- PPE
- Fire safety equipment

Compulsory Units

CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry

Licences/Tickets

Construction Induction Card (White Card)

Certification

By successfully completing this course you will receive a nationally recognised AQF Statement of Attainment

Fees

Government Funded $90.00 (Tuition $90.00, Materials $0.00)
Concession $18.00 (Tuition $18.00, Materials $0.00)
Fee For Service $180.00 (Tuition $180.00, Materials $0.00)

Fees Additional Information

The student tuition fees published are indicative only and can be subject to change given individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. Funding made available to eligible individuals by State and Commonwealth Governments. If funding is utilised, this may affect future opportunities to access additional funding in the future. For more information see ‘Fee information and eligibility’ under the ‘How to Apply’ tab on the Wodonga TAFE website.

Careers

• Construction worker
• Labourer

Job opportunities may be available in the following industry sectors:

• Building and construction
• Forestry
• Government contracts
• Road construction
• Engineering
• Mining
• Building
• Retail

How to apply

Apply via the ‘Apply now’ button in the course information page. If the course is not available for online application, register your details via the 'Enquire Now' form to be notified when future dates are scheduled, or to chat to our friendly Customer Experience team.

Please note: We reserve the right to close course intakes early. Many courses have limited places and high demand. Early applications are recommended. We reserve the right to cancel intakes and courses if there are insufficient student numbers.