CPCCWHS1001 - Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
(NSW - General Construction Induction Card)
***CURRENTLY ON HOLD DUE TO COVID-19***
A construction worker must have completed general construction induction training (commonly known as the “White Card”) before being permitted to commence work on a construction site. This is a mandatory requirement across Australia.
If you have never worked in the construction industry before or you have lost your White Card; then this is the course for you.
This course will help introduce you to or serve as a reminder of the current health and safety legislative requirements, personal awareness, and the basic principles of risk management for working in the construction industry in order to work safely and prevent injury or harm to self and others.
It covers identifying and orally reporting common construction hazards, understanding basic risk control measures, and identifying procedures for responding to potential incidents and emergencies. It also covers correctly selecting and fitting common personal protective equipment (PPE) used for construction work.
Course fees for this course is $140. Payments terms - Payments for individual participants is upfront unles prior agreements have been made. Refund and fee protection policy - Please refer to the student handbook
The following unit(s) will be awarded to successful participants in this course. The certificate will be issued by Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909
Unit Being Delivered
CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
(NSW – General Construction Induction Card)
Important information prior to enrolment
Course Delivery
This course will be delivered in the workplace or at a TEST 'N' TAG ORANGE approved third party facility.
Entry Requirements
An individual undertaking this course with Allens Training Pty Ltd will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:
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Proof of age - must be 14 years or over (parent guardian consent required if under 18).
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Valid working email address.
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Points of current and valid identification (including Photographic ID). Student will be provided with an Evidence of Identification Checklist (EOI) to complete on enrolment.
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Physical capacity to demonstrate the correct donning and removing of PPE for assessment
Course duration
Face to face - 6 hours (minimum) - There are specific conditions, for example: 100 points of identification must be provided.
Assessment requirements
Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks. These are detailed in the sections following.
Certificate renewal requirements
No industry recommended renewal is identified on the certificate, employers are recommended to consult with stakeholders to identify appropriate training periods.
Course fees and payments
Work placement
To view full unit details please visit https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/CPCCWHS1001
No work placement will be required as part of this course
Learners rights, responsibilities and support, including complaints
Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.
What happens at the course?
Learning activities
Delivery of course information and learning activities
Assessment Activities
Assessment of this unit consists of three assessment tasks:
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Answering a series of multiple choice and short answer written questions.
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Answering a series of short answer oral questions.
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Observation of learners demonstrating the correct fitting of the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
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eye protection
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hearing protection
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hard hat
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high visibility retro reflective vest
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dust mask.
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