Why you need a white card
Are you in or looking to join the construction industry?
If so, keep reading!
The construction industry is a very diverse industry that includes many different jobs like
- Mining
- Quarrying
- Forestry
- Construction of infrastructure and buildings
- Manufacture and supply of products
- Maintenance
- Operation and disposal
- And more!
The construction industry has been around for a long time, starting back in ancient times when humans began to build their own shelters, such as huts, out of the natural resources they had available around them. However since then the industry has largely evolved especially in modernized economies, but the basics are still the same.
The future outlook for the construction industry depends on location. In Australia the Construction industry generates over $360 billion in revenue, therefore the industry has a projected annual growth rate of 2.4% within the next five years.
Why you need a white card
A white card (or general construction induction card) is required for workers who want to carry out construction work and is a requirement under several legislations across Australia.
- Part 1.1 Definitions and Part 6.5 of the Model Work Health and Safety Regulations.
- Division 11 of Part 3 of the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1996 for Western Australia; and
- Division 3 of Part 5.1 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2007 for Victoria.
Above all, obtaining a white card means you will have the minimum requirements and skills needed to join the industry meanwhile employees will have confidence you wont adversely affect the health and safety of others.
Key Benefits
- Firstly, you will know the basics of construction safety
- Secondly, white Card training is significant to prevent accidents on site
- Thirdly, the training is required by persons to work in the construction industry
- Lastly, holding a white card means you are more likely to get a job in the construction
Our White Card course
This course is nationally recognised course and most importantly in line with the Australian Qualification framework standards.
(CPCWHS1001) Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (White Card)
In addition, this unit meets the general construction induction training requirements of:
- Part 1.1 Definitions and Part 6.5 of the Model Work Health and Safety Regulations.
- Division 11 of Part 3 of the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1996 for Western Australia; and
- Division 3 of Part 5.1 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2007 for Victoria.
As a result of successfully completing the CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
You may like to enrol in LET Training’s Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety course
In conclusion, this qualification will provide you with the underpinning knowledge required to assist in managing WHS within the workplace. It is particularly suitable for people working in a work health and safety (WHS) role that may or may not work under supervision. They may provide leadership and guidance to others and have some limited responsibility for the output of others.
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