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.

Duration

1 Day

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

Certification

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

Compulsory Units

Fees

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.

Please note that the fees displayed are for 2025 and may change for 2026 commencements

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

Applying for a course at Wodonga TAFE is a simple 4-5 step process. You can learn more here: Understanding the application process