CONISS012 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry

VU course code: CONISS012 | Level of study: Short course (non-award)

Duration

1 day

Delivery mode

Face to Face

Fees

AU$120

Course fee is subject to change.

Location

Sunshine, Werribee

Next start date

20 September 2024

Application closes

13 September 2024

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Overview

Complete the WorkSafe Victoria requirements for the Construction Induction Card (White Card) to gain access to worksites, with this one-day course offered by Victoria University.

The Construction Induction Card (White Card) is mandatory for anyone needing to gain access to work on construction sites in Australia.

This one-day white-card short course teaches you to work safely in the construction industry, or any building site. It provides you with a comprehensive understanding of the minimum health and safety expectations on construction sites, and includes:

identifying and verbally reporting common construction hazards
understanding basic risk control measures
identifying procedures for responding to potential incidents and emergencies
OH&S and safe work practices
correctly selecting and fitting common personal protective equipment (PPE) used for construction work.

Once you have successfully completed this training, you will receive a Statement of Attainment for the unit CPCWHS1001. Victoria University will apply to WorkSafe Victoria for the Construction Induction Card (White Card) to be issued.

: This short course 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

Division 3 of Part 5.1 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2007 for Victoria.

Entry requirements

Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course.

Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.

Entry criteria

Credit & Entry pathways into this course

Course structure

A Statement of Attainment for the Skillset, CONISS012 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry, a student must successfully complete the unit listed below.

Victoria University will apply to WorkSafe Victoria to issue a Construction Induction Card directly to students.