What is a White Card for?

A white card is issued to individuals who complete general construction induction training. The worker's level of understanding of health and safety precautions, as well as the use of personal protective equipment are assessed during this course, giving it meaning and purpose.

How do you get a White Card in Brisbane?

To get a White Card, you need to complete construction induction training with an RTO. After completing your course, the RTO will offer you QLD’s White Card and Statement of Attainment for the unit CPCCWHS1001 - Prepare to work safely in the Construction Industry.

How much does t cost to get a White Card in Queensland?

White Card in Queensland - $89.

Is it easy to get a White Card?

The course is designed to be quick and easy, so you can complete it within a few hours.

Does a White Card expire Queensland?

Your White Card will not expire, but if you have been out of the construction industry for two years or more, then you need to do your course again.

Is it hard to get a White Card?

A White Card is a basic construction health and safety training course. It takes less than one day to complete, so you can get it faster with minimum difficulty. With a White Card, you are at an lowered risk of having accidents on-site or even causing them yourself.

What does mental health first aid mean?

Mental health first aid is the help you give to someone who's experiencing a worsening of their mental health or in a mental health crisis. You can provide this first aid until they've received appropriate professional treatment, or the crisis is resolved.

What can I expect from a mental health first aid course?

Knowledge of the possible risk factors for mental health problems and awareness of evidenced based medical, psychological and alternative treatments available. Being able to give appropriate initial help or support someone who is experiencing a mental health problem.

Is mental health first aid good?

Researchers have found there is a lot of evidence that mental health first aid training has raised awareness in employees about the symptoms and treatments for various mental illness. There's no evidence, however, that this introduction led to changes in sustained behaviors or improved management of overall mental health.

Why is mental health first aid important?

Mental Health First Aiders are trained to be a point of contact for employees who may experience distress or emotional problems, such as stress, anxiety, depression. Mental Health First Aid programs are designed specifically to help you deal with these problems when they occur.

What's the difference between psychological first aid and mental health first aid?

PFA is only trained in responding to an immediate disaster. MHFA (mental health first aid) gives some training on how to respond when a person has experienced trauma, but it is much less detailed than PFA training. In Australia, many people with mental illness give this type of first aid-training because they have specialist knowledge in the field.

How effective is mental health first aid training?

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training led to improved mental health first aid knowledge, with these effects lasting up to 12 months. There are also improvements in recognition of mental disorders and beliefs about effective treatments, as well as small reductions in stigmatising attitudes.

What are the five steps of psychological first aid?

There are five phases of Psychological First Aid — Listen, Protect, Connect, Model, and Teach.

Choose your training venue nearest to your location.

Course Name
Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry (White Card Course)

Course Code

CPCWHS1001 (supersedes CPCCWHS1001)

Course Delivery
Face to Face, No Online Assessment

Course Duration
4 Hours

Course Cost
(may vary)

Course Certificate
Issued Same Day (T&C)

Is the course accredited?
Yes
Does the course meet workplace requirements?
Yes

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Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry

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General Construction Induction Training

CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry

In Brisbane, Australia, all construction workers need a General Construction Induction training card (formerly known as a White Card).

The training card ensures that you’re complying with the National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction work which has been declared by Work Safe Queensland. It is a tool that ensures your safety and the safety of those around you.

By completing a General Construction Induction, you will obtain your CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry qualification. This course will ensure that you are prepared to work in the construction industry, which is one of Australia’s largest industries.

Because our General Construction Induction is accepted in all states and territories, you can book with confidence, knowing that your qualification is nationally recognised in Australia no matter where you are.

General Construction Induction for International Students - Welcome

Attention all Brisbane student visa holders!

“Now, registered training providers are able to offer select supplementary courses to overseas students without registering the courses on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).”

Education Services for Overseas Students (Exempt Courses) Instrument 2021: Click HERE to view the list of exempted courses

CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry is on the exempt course list, which means you can now attend Brisbane First Aid Courses.

If you want to gain entry or work on a building site in Australia, you’ll need the General Construction Induction.

This includes overseas students who want to work as labourers, work on a construction project, or just go onsite in the Brisbane area and throughout Australia.

If you do not complete the associated Training, you could be faced with large fines. You will also put yourself and others at risk of injury.

In the course, you will learn all about keeping yourself safe at work, safe practices, and how to behave on a building site.

Some jobs you may wish to apply for which need a General Construction Induction in Brisbane are:

Construction labourers.
Tradespeople.
Site managers.
Site supervisors.
Surveyors.
People who access operational construction zones and are unaccompanied or unsupervised.
Workers who routinely enter operational construction zones.

The General Construction Induction Training Card in Brisbane, Queensland, was formerly known as a White Card.

To look for a General Construction Induction near me, see below

Brisbane: Level 7-217 Goerge Streets, Brisbane CBD, QLD
Logan: Unit 8 / 84 Wembley Road, Logan Central QLD 4114
Caboolture: 8-22 King Street, CABOOLTURE, QLD 4510
Sunshine Coast: 137-141 Brisbane Road, Mooloolaba QLD 4557
Gold Coast: 36 Scarborough St, Southport QLD 4215

How do I get a General Construction Induction QLD?

Getting a General Construction Induction is simple!

CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry can be booked online. Just select your preferred date and location and pay the fee. From there, you will be emailed a student profile account for you to complete your enrolment details.

General Construction Induction’s for international students, travellers or backpackers are offered nationally by Brisbane First Aid.

All states and territories that require you to attend a face-to-face General Construction Induction/ White Card course are:

South Australia (SA)- Adelaide
Queensland (QLD) – Brisbane
New South Wales (NSW), Sydney
Victoria (VIC) – Melbourne
Tasmania, Hobart and Launceston
Australian Capital Territory (ACT) – Canberra
Northern Territory (NT) Darwin
Western Australia (WA)- Perth

However, some states and territories can offer the General Construction Induction/White Card online. The states in which online courses are permitted are:

Western Australia
Tasmania

Please note: Brisbane First Aid Courses only offers Face-to-Face completion of General Construction Induction/ White Card training.

The General Construction Induction is delivered by registered training organisations (RTOs). Brisbane First Aid is an RTO: 40407 approved to provide this course and issue a Statement of attainments and General Construction Induction Card, which is the size of a drivers licence.

After successfully completing the construction induction training, Brisbane First Aid will issue your General Construction Induction Card as well as a Statement of Attainment for CPCWHS1001 – Prepare to work safely in the construction industry.

Your course will be completed in 4 hours.

General Construction Induction Entry Requirements, Brisbane

You must meet the following requirements to enter into this class:

14 years old or older
Have your photo ID with you on the day of your course

Be prepared to have your photo taken. This will be used on the General Construction Card itself.

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