Working Safely (White Card)
CPCWHS1001 – Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
Course Overview

Competency is assessed at the conclusion of this course by written assessment, and in-class activities.

  • Legislative framework overview of the OHS Act
  • Key responsibilities key regulations
  • Relevant codes of practice
  • Differences between regulations and codes
  • How to access legislation
  • Penalties of non-compliance
  • Site safety essential elements of OHS
  • Safety signage
  • Emergency and evacuation
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Accidents and incidents
  • First aid accident and incident reporting
  • Alcohol and drug policy
  • Hazards consequences of lack of risk control
  • Working at heights including scaffolding
  • Hazardous substances and dangerous goods electrical safety fire prevention
  • Manual handling
  • Noise
Course Duration:

1 Day

Frequency:

Applicants can enrol into this course at any time throughout the year

 Who is this course designed for?

This (White Card) course specifies the outcomes required to undertake Occupational Health & Safety induction training. Candidates will need to demonstrate personal awareness of OHS legislative requirements, and the basic principles of risk management and prevention of injury and illness.

This course is required by all persons working on building and construction sites.

Upon successful assessment of this course, candidates will receive a Statement of Attainment on the day of the course, and the National White Card (which is issued by WorkSafe) will come later via the post.

Entry requirements:

There are no pre-requisites or course entry requirements for this qualification.

Please bring your own pen and notebook.
Cost:
$165

Call us now for further information on 1300 366 015

After initial training, refresher training is recommended by industry at 12 monthly intervals.

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