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.

This course is delivered and assessed on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909 by HMC Group Solutions Pty Ltd

The following units will be included in your certificate:

CPCWHS1001 - Prepare to work safely in the construction industry

plus 

A Statement of Training (SOT)

This statement can be use to prove you have completed the training until your new card arrives. The statement is valid for 60 days.

Additionally, SafeWork NSW will issue you a General Construction Induction card (whitecard). Most cards are issued in less than 30 days. 

An individual undertaking this course with Allens Training Pty Ltd will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:

• Proof of age - must be 14 years or over.
• Valid working email address.
• Points of current and valid identification (including Photographic ID). You will be provided with an Evidence of Identification Checklist (EOI) to complete on enrolment.
• Physical capacity to demonstrate the correct donning and removal of PPE for assessment.
• A Unique Student Identifier (USI) Number. This is required prior to enrolments being processed. To obtain a USI number, please go to www.usi.gov.au to register.
• Participants must wear enclosed shoes/safety shoes and comfortable/practical clothing

This course MUST be delivered in New South Wales only. Students undertaking this course must be a resident of the state in which the course is being undertaken.

Pre-course study: Students may be required to undertake online pre-course work prior to attending the face-to-face session depending on the course delivery mode. Attendees must have completed their own online pre-course work (if applicable) prior to attending the face-to-face training day. If any applicant has not completed the online pre-course work, they will be unable to attend the session. This may incur further charges or cancellation fees.

Online study: Students must have access to a computer, smartphone, tablet or other electronic device with access to the internet to complete the online/ pre-course studies.

You MUST bring 100 points of Identification as prescribed by SafeWork NSW.

Identification documents must include:

• Photo
• Date of birth
• Current residential address
• Signature

Student will be provided with an Evidence of Identification Checklist (EOI) to complete on enrolment. https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/59126/V3-EOI-SW08447-1217-393519-INT.pdf 

Step 1: Complete Evidence of Identity pre-course video 

Step 2: Face to Face training and assessment (minimum 6 hours)

Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written, oral, and practical assessment tasks.

Assessment of this unit consists of three assessment tasks:

Answering a series of multiple choice and short answer written questions.

Answering a series of short answer oral questions.

Observation of learners demonstrating the correct fitting of the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

• eye protection
• hearing protection
• hard hat
• high visibility retro reflective vest
• dust mask.  

Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website allenstraining.com.au (https://allenstraining.com.au/students/student-handbook) for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.