The General Construction Induction (White Card) course is a mandatory entry level program for the building and construction industry. The course focuses on how to work safely and effectively on a job site or construction environment.

Price

$110.00 Members $143.00 Non Members

Location

MBA Newcastle Members Room
Level 1
165 Lambton Road
Broadmeadow NSW 2292

Date

Register
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STUDY MODE

Short course classroom training and assessment.

TIME COMMITMENT

1 day

8:30am arrival for 9:00am start.

Until 4:00pm.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

To enrol in this course you must have the following entry requirements:        

  • Be at least 15 years of age
  • Be proficient in spoken and written English, as SafeWork NSW requires that assessment is undertaken in English
  • Provide 100 points of original identification 

School-aged students must present on arrival 100 points of original identification or a letter from their high school stating they are a current school student. As per SafeWork NSW requirements, school-aged students will be refused entry to the white card course if they do not arrive with either of these documents.

LEARNING

Here is a brief overview of the assessments:  

  • Work Health and Safety legislation
  • Hazards, Risks and Control Measures
  • Communication and Reporting
  • Incident response

OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion Statement of Attainment for the unit of competency, CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry.

STUDENT SAFETY PLAN

We have developed a Student Safety Plan to provide and maintain a safe environment for our students. All students who attend our Master Builders centres must adhere to the following conditions of entry:

  • Entry is not permitted if students are feeling un-well and experiencing any Covid-19 symptoms. Please refer to theNSW Government Covid-19 testing and self-isolating guidelines for more information on symptons, testing and isolation.
  • Students must sign an attendance sheet when they attend class.
  • Students are limited to one student per desk while in the classroom. Students are required to wear a facemask when undertaking practical training in addition to observing the minimum PPE requirements in accordance with the task/s undertaken
  • Sanitiser is supplied for students and trainers to sanitise their hands before they enter and leave the classroom and practical workstations.
  • Regular hand washing and good hygiene practices are encouraged.
  • Students should avoid sharing tools and equipment and are encouraged to bring their own where possible.