White Card Training

Certification

Course Duration

Price

Course Overview

Our white card construction induction training course is designed to train participants in how to carry out tasks safely whilst working in the construction industry.

The course teaches participants personal awareness of occupational health and safety legislative requirements, and the basic principles of risk management and prevention of injury and illness in the construction industry.

The unit relates directly to the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction Work (ASCC 2007).

State Recognition and Currency

In 2019, state regulators made changes to the way the White Card program is to be delivered in Australia. Western Australia allows the program to be delivered online to WA residents only. All other states require a face-to-face delivery (certain exemptions for rural residents may apply).

White Cards issued by Pinnacle Safety and Training are accepted in all states and territories in Australia.

Organisations and businesses may have internal polices which require that White Cards be obtained through specific training organisations, or by specific methods of training delivery. If in doubt, ask your prospective employer.

In NSW, NT & TAS the Card ceases to be current if the cardholder has not worked in the construction industry for two years or more.

Course Outline

The key areas covered by this course include:

• Identifying relevant standards and legislation requirements related to working on a construction site
• Identifying construction hazards and control measures
• Identify ways to communicate risks and hazards to superiors and workers on site
• Applying basic risk management principles and assessment of construction work
• Identifying responsibilities and rights of workers and supervisors on site
• Applying safe work practices whilst working on construction sites

Course Inclusions

Each Trainee Must Provide

Participants must:

• Be at least 14 years of age
• Have access to valid ID (e.g. Driver’s Licence) - otherwise card cannot be issued
• Have at least a Year 8 level of numeracy, literacy and communication skills
• Have the ability to read and write English.