This unit of competency specifies the mandatory work health and safety training required prior to undertaking construction work. The unit requires the person to demonstrate personal awareness and knowledge of health and safety legislative requirements in order to work safely and prevent injury or harm to self and others. It covers identifying and orally reporting common construction hazards, understanding basic risk control measures, and identifying procedures for responding to potential incidents and emergencies. It also covers correctly selecting and fitting common personal protective equipment (PPE) used for construction work.
General Construction Induction Training, commonly known as the White Card Course, is a mandatory requirement for anyone working on a construction site in Australia.
This course provides the essential skills and knowledge to work safely in a construction environment, including understanding Work Health and Safety (WHS) responsibilities, identifying workplace hazards, managing risks and helping prevent workplace injuries and illnesses.
If you plan to work on a construction site, you must successfully complete White Card training before commencing construction work.
To participate in White Card (GCIT) training, you are required to:
Delivery & Duration:
Assessment
Assessment takes place at the end of the unit with a Knowledge Test and Practical Demonstration.
Course Fees:
Completion
On successful completion, participants will be issued with a Statement of Attainment with the following unit:
1. Choose your course
Select the short course you’re interested in from the course calendar.
2. Select your date
Choose an available face-to-face training date that suits you.
3. Complete your details
Enter your personal and enrolment information to submit your booking.
4. Receive your invoice
Australian Skills Group will email you a course information email & invoice with payment details once your enrolment has been submitted.
5. Attend your training
You’ll receive your booking confirmation before your scheduled training date.