White Card Course
National code: CPCWHS1001GIT (General Induction Training)
Face-to-face course in Wollongong.
Price includes Safework NSW Card Fee.
No hidden costs.
CPCWHS1001 – Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry
UPCOMING WHITE CARD WOLLONGONG DATES:
11 April, 23 May, 20 June, 18 July, 22 August, 19 September, 24 October, 21 November, 12 December
DURATION: 8.30am to 3.30pm
ASSESSMENT: Written, verbal and practical
COST: $125. Price includes Safework NSW Card Fee – no hidden costs.
AGE: Minimum 14 years of age
LOCATION: ITeC’s Construction Hub, Wollongong
White Card Wollongong – Nationally Recognised Training
– Access Operational Construction Zones
Increase your employment opportunities in the Construction Industry by getting your White Card (General Construction Induction Card)
ITeC Academy’s White Card Wollongong training course is delivered as a face to face training program, where students will be directly supervised to help aid completion during their vocational education experience.
A White Card (General Construction Induction Card) is a mandatory requirement for construction industry workers in Australia. Completing this nationally recognised training means you can access operational construction zones and construction sites. Holding a valid White Card (General Construction Induction Card) means that you have completed official, certified general construction induction training with a registered training organisation within Australia.
White Card is the common name for the ‘Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry CPCCWHS1001′ nationally recognised training.
ITeC is a registered training organisation (RTO) with qualified and experienced trainers so you can be assured this training course will give you comprehensive training in how to prepare to work safely, recognise hazards, safety legislative requirements and risk management .
Applicants deemed competent and upon successful completion of this training course will receive a Statement of Attainment (SoA) and SafeWork NSW Statement of Training. Your White Card won’t expire until you stop working in the construction industry, unless you are not employed for 2+ years in the construction industry – then you will need to complete the course again.
We deliver White Card Wollongong at ITeC’s Construction Hub located in Coniston. We are able to also provide group White Card training at your workplace or location ensuring your staff are compliant in their area of work – for enquiries for training at your workplace, contact enquiries@itecacademy.edu.au
WHAT TO BRING ON THE DAY:
IDENTIFICATION
You will be required to bring 100 points of identification with you on the day.
ORIGINAL identification (no copies will be accepted).
Please bring current photo identification and something that includes your current NSW address like a drivers license and/or utility bill. Below are other documents and their points.
The following combinations are accepted:
- School Photo ID Card (for High School Students Only)
- Passport + Australian Drivers Licence
- Birth Certificate + Australian Drivers Licence
| Primary identity documents (max. of 1) | |
| Document | Points |
| Passport (current or expired within last 2 years but not cancelled) | 70 |
| Full original Australian Birth Certificate or Birth Card | 70 |
| Australian Citizenship Certificate | 70 |
| Secondary identity documents | |
| Document | Points |
| Current Australian drivers licence | 40 |
| Current Australian boat operator’s photo licence | 40 |
| Current Australian firearms licence | 40 |
| Current Australian proof of age/photo card | 40 |
| Current Australian defence or police photo card | 40 |
| Medicare card | 25 |
| Centrelink card | 25 |
| Department of Veterans Affairs card | 25 |
| Credit/Debit card | 25 |
| Bank statements | 25 |
| Property (Council) rates notice | 25 |
| Property lease agreement | 25 |
| Home insurance papers | 25 |
| Electricity, water or gas bill | 25 |
| Motor vehicle registration papers | 25 |
Please visit the SafeWork Australia Evidence of Identity guide for more information.
USI NUMBER (Unique Student Identifier)
You must also bring your USI (Unique Student Identifier) number to the course https://www.usi.gov.au/students/get-a-usi
White Card Wollongong theory activities
Learn about personal awareness and how to work safely in the construction industry
White Card Wollongong assessment participants
White card Wollongong course
Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
White Card Wollongong Work Health Safety Training
Wear comfortable personal protective equipment (PPE), enclosed footwear and practical clothing
General construction induction card
White Card is required for all types of roles
Prepare to work safely in the construction industry.
A White Card is required for all construction industry workers including site managers
Signs found in the construction industry
Construction workers viewing safety plan for work health safety
Receive your construction induction card by successfully completing this course
White Card Wollongong course is delivered in written and spoken English
Successfully complete the course to receive your White Card and be able to work in the construction industry
Signs and icons to help employees work safely in the construction industry
Elements and performance criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes.
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1. Identify health and safety legislative requirements of construction work.
1.1. Basic roles, responsibilities and rights of duty holders are identified and explained according to jurisdictional health and safety legislative requirements.
1.2. Duty of care requirements are identified.
1.3. Construction safe work practices are identified and explained.
2. Identify construction hazards and risk control measures.
2.1. Basic principles of risk management are identified.
2.2. Construction hazards are identified and discussed.
2.3. Purpose and use of PPE are identified and demonstrated.
2.4. Measures for controlling hazards are identified.
3. Identify health and safety communication and reporting processes.
3.1. Health and safety documents are identified and discussed.
3.2. Roles of designated health and safety personnel are identified and explained.
3.3. Safety signs and symbols are identified and explained.
3.4. Procedures for reporting hazards, incidents and injuries are identified.
4. Identify incident and emergency response procedures.
4.1. Procedures for responding to incidents and emergencies are identified and explained.
4.2. Procedures for accessing first aid are identified.
4.3. Types and purpose of fire safety equipment are identified and discussed.
Foundation skills
This section describes the language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills essential to performance in this unit but not explicit in the performance criteria.
Numeracy skills to:
• locate and recognise numbers commonly used in safety signs.
Oral communication skills to:
• ask questions to clarify instructions
• listen to instructions to identify key safety information
• tell another person about a construction problem or hazard.
Reading skills to:
• follow simple pictorial safety instructions
• follow simple safety instructions that are written in English.
Problem-solving skills to:
• select risk control measures.
Written skills to:
• complete a basic form.
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* This training may be subsidised by the NSW Government through the Smart and Skilled program.