White Card Training – SafeWork NSW General Construction Induction
This course is the mandatory Work Health & Safety training required prior to undertaking construction work in NSW. Participants will gain awareness and knowledge of Health & Safety legislative requirements in order to work safely and prevent injury or harm to self and others.
Successful completion of this training will result in the attainment of the nationally accredited unit of competency: CPCWHS1001 – Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (White Card).
Topics included
• Identifying and verbally reporting common construction hazards
• Understanding basic risk control measures
• Identifying procedures for responding to potential incidents & emergencies
• Correctly selecting and fitting common PPE used for construction work
• Risk Assessment of a work area
• Use and fitting of PPE
• Identification of signage and equipment
Participants must provide
• 100 points Proof of ID
FOS Entry Requirements:
- USI -Students are to provide their Unique Student Identifier.
- Fitness to participate (fitness levels will vary depending on the course)
- Enclosed footwear and suitable clothing
- LLN (language literacy and numeracy) – A basic level of reading, writing and the ability to articulate in English are required in order to complete the course work. For students with LLN issues they will be required to complete a LLN assessment and will be required to arrive 30mins prior to class to complete this. Students with a language barrier are required to provide a scribe for their training. If a student fails the LLN assessment they will be referred to external student support services for further assistance. Enrolment will not commence until the required LLN skills are achieved.
Prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites to participate in this course.
Course Details
- Duration: 1 day 7.00am to 3.00pm
- Cost: $110 per person ($150.00 per person for training held from 1st December 2024) plus $25 SafeWork NSW card fee (Please note: when paying for the course you are charged the full fee and card fee of $135. The card fee will be refunded if the student cancels thier place in the course within the approved cancellation period)
- Course Venue: Focus On Safety Office or on Client’s premises
- Delivery Mode: Face to face in a classroom setting
- Certification: Successful participants will receive a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment
- Microwaves & fridge are available for student use. Morning tea & Lunch are not provided.
Cancellation of Training
Full fee if cancellation or movement request is received less than 2 business days before the commencement of the course.
See the Student Handbook for more information.