Prepare to work safely in the construction industry

Overview

Wanting to start work in the construction industry? Obtain your WHS white card and learn about preventing workplace injury and illness, workplace injury management, and worker's compensation. 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 on any construction site has this ticket. Training and assessment are delivered by qualified trainers from industry backgrounds.

Delivery Methods

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

Locations

• Trades Training Centre, Moorefield Park Drive, Wodonga Vic

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 2024 Dates: 10 May, 4 Jun, 18 Jun, 2 Jul, 16 Jul, 30 Jul, 13 Aug, 27 Aug, 10 Sep, 8 Oct, 22 Oct, 5 Nov, 19 Nov or 3 Dec Time | Day: 8am-4.30pm | 1xTuesday

Requirements

• You must be 14 years or older at the commencement of this course.
• All attending students MUST have Photo ID with them on the day of the training
• Students attending must wear enclosed footwear

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

WHS 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)

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.