CPCCOHS1001A: Work Safely in the construction industry (National White Card)
| What is General Safety Induction?
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CPCCOHS1001A: Work Safely in the construction industry
(National White Card) is a mandatory requirement under the law for all persons wishing to carry out construction type work anywhere in Australia.
It allows persons doing the course to develop basic skills and knowledge in relation to risk management and relevant Workplace Health & Safety obligations and requirements.
The Course is available to all persons including those persons from overseas wishing to come to Australia to work in the Construction Industry.
Email: info@peachinstitute.com for more information.
What is meant by Construction type work?
- to erect, construct, extend, structurally alter, convert, fit out, renovate, repair, refurbish, commission, disassemble or decommission a building or part of a building
- any work connected with site preparation
- any excavation or landscaping work done in connection with construction work
- assembling or installing prefabricated components for use in construction work
- taking apart a structure or part of a structure into its prefabricated components
- demolition work or asbestos removal work (requires certificate of competency)
You can find out more about what construction work means and when a General Safety Induction White Card is required by clicking here (PDF, 80kb).
Mutual recognition of interstate induction cards:
Persons who have completed the CPCCOHS1001A: Work Safely in the construction industry (White Card) Course can use the "White Card" anywhere in Australia.
The course can be completed via Correspondence (Hardcopy) or Online.
ENROL TODAY
You could have your White Card number
the same day
of successfully completing the Online course!
To enroll either fill in the online enrolment form
or contact Bryan on
07 4053 2933 or 0408 772 653.
*During normal office hours (Mon - Fri, 8:30am to 4:30pm,
Arrangements for after hours can be made) |
| What is included in the course? |
- The Peach Institute's General Safety Induction Study Guide - book or PDF Document
- additional information (Sample Forms, Workplace Plans, Checklists etc) to assist you to comply with general safety requirements
On successful completion of this 3-6 hour Course you will receive a laminated Workplace Health & Safety induction card (white card). This will allow you to complete construction type work as well as enter construction sites.
You will be able to demonstrate the following Elements of Competency:
- Identify OHS legislative requirements.
- Identify construction hazards and control measures.
- Identify OHS communication and reporting processes.
- Identify OHS incident response procedures.
| What topics are covered in the course? |
- Statutory & Common Law
- Duty of Care
- Safe Work Practices
- Managing Risks & Hazards
- Common Construction Hazards
- WH&S communication
- Site Specific Induction
- MSDS & Workplace Plan
- Reporting incidents
- Roles & obligations of relevant personnel
- Emergencies & Evacuation procedures
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Working at heights & Scaffolding
- Methods of extinguishing fire
- Events that must be recorded at the workplace
| How can I complete the course? |
Please find information on our Correspondence or Online Course below:
The Correspondence Course:
The comprehensive, flexible and user friendly correspondence Course includes:
- Our "SAME DAY" policy. This means th
at on the day we receive the funds we post the course to you and once we receive your open book short answer test, statutory declaration and certified copy of ID we assess it and post the Workplace Health & Safety induction card (National White Card) and Statement of Attainment, which is recognized within the Australian Qualifications Framework, back that same working day.
- Our course delivery has been designed with simple instructions and explanations to enable you to complete all three sections quickly and easily. It takes 3-6 hours to complete the course, but you can take longer if you wish and complete it in your own time.
- It caters for ALL persons, whether you have knowledge of Workplace Health & Safety issues on a construction site or none at all.
- Our Study Guide that includes Sample Forms, Workplace Plans, Checklists, additional information to assist you to comply with general Safety requirements
- For your convenience a postage paid envelope to return completed short answer test is included.
- You can contact us should you require any information or advice
The Online Course:
You do not need to be "online" to complete this convenient, time saving and easy to complete course:
- The Username and Password to access the Course (Work book that includes Sample Forms, Workplace Plans, Checklists, additional information to assist you to comply with general Safety requirements) is emailed to you when we receive the funds.
- Should you need your White Card in a hurry, you can Fax or email us the completed documents and upon successful completion we will
email a Statement of Attainment with your White Card number to you. This letter will allow you to work until your White Card arrives. We post the Workplace Health & Safety induction card (white card) and letter of competency, which is recognized within the Australian Qualifications Framework, back to you that same day.
- Our course delivery has been designed with simple instructions and explanations to enable you to complete all three sections quickly and easily. It takes 3-6 hours to complete the course, but you can take longer if you wish and complete it in your own time. You do not need to be online when completing the course as you can save the course materials to your hard drive (computer)
- It caters for ALL persons, whether you have knowledge of Workplace Health & Safety issues on a construction site or none at all.
- You can contact us should you require any information or advice
Submit your online enrolment form for Correspondence (Hardcopy) or online Course page, or our quick enrolment form for the OHS White Card online Course or
alternatively
Contact Bryan on 07 4053 2933 or 0408 772 653.
- Will incur a fee of $25
- Please enquire via email or phone us
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