Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry
Course Overview
Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry (CPCWHS1001) is the general construction induction training, known as the White Card. Under WHS laws, anyone who carries out construction work must complete this training before starting work on a construction site.
AGA delivers this unit at our Bankstown campus in a single day. No prior construction experience is needed. When you complete the course, AGA issues your Statement of Attainment and a Statement of Training and sends your card application to SafeWork NSW. SafeWork NSW issues your White Card. Other states and territories generally recognise a card issued in NSW.
What You Will Learn
- Understand your legal rights and obligations under the Work Health and Safety Act
- Identify common construction site hazards and apply risk management principles
- Follow site induction procedures and safe work method statements (SWMS)
- Use personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly
- Respond to on-site emergencies and report incidents
- Work safely alongside plant and mobile equipment
- Understand the roles of WHS regulators, PCBUs and workers on site
Units of Competency
1 unit
| Code | Unit Name | Type |
|---|---|---|
| CPCWHS1001 | Prepare to work safely in the construction industry | Core |
Before You Enrol
Suitability and LLN review before you enrol
We check the course suits your goals and that you meet the entry requirements, and we review your language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills before you enrol, not after.
Unique Student Identifier (USI)
You need a USI to receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment or qualification. It is free to create at usi.gov.au.
Course outline, assessment and amount of training
Before you enrol we give you the course outline, which sets out the units you will study, how you will be assessed, the timetable and the amount of training involved.
Credit transfer and RPL
You can apply for credit for units you have already completed, or for recognition of prior learning (RPL) for skills you already have.
Support
Tell us about any learning, language, disability or other support needs. We will explain the support available for this course before you enrol.
Fees, refunds and your rights
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