White Card – Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry (CPCWHS1001)

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Take the first step toward a safe and successful career in the building industry.

The White Card CPCWHS1001 – Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry is the mandatory work health and safety (WHS) induction training required for anyone who works, or intends to work, on a construction site in Australia.

This nationally recognised unit of competency equips learners with the essential knowledge and practical skills to identify hazards, control risks, and ensure the safety of themselves and others in a construction environment.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit. Relevant work health and safety state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm jurisdictional requirements.

Salford College provides a supportive learning environment for all students, including:

• Academic Support: Guidance from experienced trainers and assessors.
• LLND Assistance: One-on-one support for language, literacy, numeracy and digital needs.

Our goal is to help you gain the confidence, competence, and certification to work safely in the construction industry.

Enrol today in Salford College’s White Card Course and gain the qualifications employers value most.

Duration : 1 Day (Face to Face)

Mode of Delivery: On-campus, trainer-led instruction with interactive discussions and demonstrations.

Assessment involves both theoretical and practical evaluation to demonstrate competency:

• Knowledge Assessment: Multiple-choice and short-answer questions covering key WHS concepts.
• Practical Demonstrations: Role-play scenarios and simulated construction site exercises.

All assessment tasks are conducted in a simulated construction setting that reflects real workplace practices.

By completing this course, you will gain the skills and confidence to:

• Recognise and report common construction hazards
• Apply basic risk control measures
• Respond effectively to incidents and emergencies
• Understand and comply with state and territory
• WHS regulations Correctly select, fit, and use personal protective equipment (PPE)
• This training meets the general construction induction training requirements outlined in the Model Work Health and Safety Regulations (Part 1.1 and Part 6.5).
• Division 11 of Part 3 of the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1996 for Western Australia; and
• Division 3 of Part 5.1 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2007 for Victoria.

Graduates of this course will:

• Be qualified to work on construction and building sites nationwide.
• Meet the mandatory WHS induction requirements for builders, apprentices, and contractors.
• Be eligible for employment in civil works, renovations, maintenance, and general construction roles.

This course is the first step in your construction career, forming a foundation for further study in trade, WHS, or construction management qualifications.

Upon successful completion, participants will receive:

• A Statement of Attainment for CPCWHS1001 – Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry
• Eligibility to apply for the Construction Induction (White) Card recognised nationwide.

Please Note: The White Card and Statement of Attainment will be posted to students after assessments are marked. They are not issued on the day of training.

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