In Australia anyone in the construction industry, from plumbers to bricklayers, must have a White Card. The White Card is proof of completion a general occupational health and safety (OHS) induction course.
This has recently been implemented throughout the country to see a more uniform approach to the industry's workplace health and safety (WH&S) requirements. As a national approach, induction training can be completed in any state or territory - it will be recognised nationally, in any other state or territory.
The White Card replaces Queensland's Blue Card, Victoria's Red Card, New South Wales' Green Card and White Cards that were issued before September 2009. Some of these cards are still recognised in states and territories, regardless of the state or territory they were issued in. Throughout Australia the new, nationally recognised White Cards now are the only cards issued.
Some work places might have a higher WH&S standard than that which is legally required, which is something to consider prior to commencing your induction course at a location or training institution.
In some cases it's considered best practice to undergo the training in the state or territory you currently live or work in. in the Northern Territory Worksafe requires you to complete training in your place of residence specifically. But similar authorities throughout the rest of Australia explicitly state that they will recognised a White Card obtained anywhere within Australia.
Registered training providers with the unit CPCCOHS1001 'Work safely in the construction industry' on their registration can apply to become a White Card provider through various Safe Work authorities nation-wide.
Upon a strict auditing and accreditation process registered training organisations (RTOS) can provide the training, which is mutually recognised throughout Australia. The unit CPCCOHS1001 'Work safely in the construction industry' is competency based and does contain assessment items. Upon its successful completion you'll have your White Card. It deals with the following OHS matters:
• The Workplace Health and Safety Act 1995, Workplace Health and Safety Regulation 2008 and codes of practice;
• Risk management;
• Principal contractor's safety plan;
• Material safety data sheets;
• Work method statements;
• Causes of fires and types of controls;
• Basic emergency procedures like first aid, evacuation plans and procedures;
• Reporting hazards to relevant people at the workplace;
• Workplace Health and Safety Officers;
• Obligations of people at the workplace;
• Duty of care, and
• Recording of work injuries, work caused illness and dangerous happenings at the workplace.
RTOs can deliver this training online or in face-to-face sessions. When completing the training online or in person you're required to provide the RTO with the following paperwork:
• A copy of your Statement of Attainment, which is available as soon as you've completed the course via the RTO or a printer.
• A Statutory Declaration form signed by you, a Justice of the Peace or Commissioner for Declaration and an observer, which can be anyone.
• A copy of your photo I.D. also signed by the Justice of the Peace, Commissioner for Declaration or legal practitioner.
You are then well on your way to being able to work in the construction industry.
This has recently been implemented throughout the country to see a more uniform approach to the industry's workplace health and safety (WH&S) requirements. As a national approach, induction training can be completed in any state or territory - it will be recognised nationally, in any other state or territory.
The White Card replaces Queensland's Blue Card, Victoria's Red Card, New South Wales' Green Card and White Cards that were issued before September 2009. Some of these cards are still recognised in states and territories, regardless of the state or territory they were issued in. Throughout Australia the new, nationally recognised White Cards now are the only cards issued.
Some work places might have a higher WH&S standard than that which is legally required, which is something to consider prior to commencing your induction course at a location or training institution.
In some cases it's considered best practice to undergo the training in the state or territory you currently live or work in. in the Northern Territory Worksafe requires you to complete training in your place of residence specifically. But similar authorities throughout the rest of Australia explicitly state that they will recognised a White Card obtained anywhere within Australia.
Registered training providers with the unit CPCCOHS1001 'Work safely in the construction industry' on their registration can apply to become a White Card provider through various Safe Work authorities nation-wide.
Upon a strict auditing and accreditation process registered training organisations (RTOS) can provide the training, which is mutually recognised throughout Australia. The unit CPCCOHS1001 'Work safely in the construction industry' is competency based and does contain assessment items. Upon its successful completion you'll have your White Card. It deals with the following OHS matters:
• The Workplace Health and Safety Act 1995, Workplace Health and Safety Regulation 2008 and codes of practice;
• Risk management;
• Principal contractor's safety plan;
• Material safety data sheets;
• Work method statements;
• Causes of fires and types of controls;
• Basic emergency procedures like first aid, evacuation plans and procedures;
• Reporting hazards to relevant people at the workplace;
• Workplace Health and Safety Officers;
• Obligations of people at the workplace;
• Duty of care, and
• Recording of work injuries, work caused illness and dangerous happenings at the workplace.
RTOs can deliver this training online or in face-to-face sessions. When completing the training online or in person you're required to provide the RTO with the following paperwork:
• A copy of your Statement of Attainment, which is available as soon as you've completed the course via the RTO or a printer.
• A Statutory Declaration form signed by you, a Justice of the Peace or Commissioner for Declaration and an observer, which can be anyone.
• A copy of your photo I.D. also signed by the Justice of the Peace, Commissioner for Declaration or legal practitioner.
You are then well on your way to being able to work in the construction industry.
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