Construction White Card
Browns Plains

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White Card Course

CPCWHS1001 - Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
The General Construction Induction Training (GCIT) card provides new and existing workers based in Brisbane or eleswhere with the basic understanding and knowledge needed to start or continue work within the building and construction industry.

This card was formerly known as a blue card. 

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. It provides essential knowledge for those Brisbane based and throughout Queensland who are looking to pursue a career in construction.

White Card Training Course

About the Course

Courses are run weekly at our Capalaba training centre, near Brisbane, usually on a Wednesday. The training is done face-to-face in the classroom. 
 
To book in simply click the 'Book Now' button below, enter your details and choose your preferred date of training.  

Duration: 1-day (9am-2pm)
 
To complete your White Card you must:
  • Provide 3 forms of identification, for eg. Driver licence, medicare card and we can sight a bank card. 
  • Have a basic understanding of the English language
  • Be over 13  years of age
This white card is Nationally recognised and accepted across Australia. 

Our trainers can also conduct White Card training courses for businesses and schools at your site. Minimum of 6 people required, maximum of 15 per class.

Cost:
$150 per person
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Construction Industry White Card Course With EDB Training Services


Start Your Construction Career with a Construction Industry White Card with EDB Training Services

EDB Training Services provides Browns Plains residents with the opportunity to obtain their White Card for building a stable career in Queensland's construction industry. The construction industry in Queensland provides Browns Plains residents with an excellent opportunity to build a secure and rewarding career. The Construction Industry White Card stands as your required qualification to access construction sites throughout Queensland.


Nationally Recognised Training Close to Home

Our face-to-face training program enables Browns Plains students to obtain their White Card through our nationally accredited White Card training program. Our Capalaba training centre provides expert training and a supportive learning environment, which enables students to achieve job readiness through our program.


Legal Compliance for Queensland Job Sites

The White Card serves as an essential requirement for all Queensland workers who perform construction tasks. The General Construction Induction Card, also known as the White Card, serves as a legal requirement for anyone who wants to work on construction sites in Queensland.


Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) demands that all workers must obtain this certification before starting work on:

  • Commercial builds
  • Housing developments
  • Road projects
  • Civil construction sites


The Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 (QLD) requires all workers to complete CPCCWHS1001 – Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry through a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) like EDB Training Services before starting work. The completion of our program will result in a Statement of Attainment, which enables you to obtain your White Card for working on construction sites throughout Queensland and Australia.


Browns Plains Is A Strategic Location For A Construction Industry White Card

Browns Plains serves as a strategic location which connects Brisbane to Logan City through its developing infrastructure. The area between Brisbane and Logan City has Browns Plains as its central point, where construction projects from public and private sectors actively develop.
The construction industry faces an unprecedented shortage of trained workers because of ongoing development projects in South East Queensland.


Job Opportunities for Browns Plains Residents Available with a Construction Industry White Card License

The White Card provides access to various employment opportunities, including:

  • Labour hire positions available at Logan and Brisbane-based recruitment agencies
  • Access to apprenticeships for carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and other trades
  • Civil construction work in road construction, drainage, and excavation projects
  • Warehouse construction projects, retail building sites, and government infrastructure development

Your White Card certification makes you more attractive to hiring managers, recruitment agencies, and construction site supervisors who need compliant workers for their projects.


What You'll Learn with EDB Training Services whilst Completing You Construction Indsutry White Card Course

Our White Card training program teaches students essential knowledge about workplace safety and construction site hazards. It also provides practical skills for working in dangerous environments.


Students who train with us will learn about:

  • Their legal WHS obligations and workplace safety standards
  • How to recognise and handle typical construction site dangers
  • Proper methods for using personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Procedures for handling workplace accidents and emergency situations
  • Site safety communication methods to maintain a secure working environment
  • How to work collaboratively within a WHS system framework

Our training facility at Capalaba offers a one-day program which provides students with direct instruction from industry experts who have worked in the field.


Who Needs a Construction Industry White Card in Queensland?
A White Card Is A Legal Requirement for All Construction Site Roles in Queensland

All workers who want to access construction sites need to possess a current White Card according to Queensland law.
The following positions require White Card certification for work in construction areas:

  • Labourers
  • Trades assistants
  • Machine operators
  • Concreters
  • Electricians
  • Builders
  • Painters
  • Civil workers
  • Supervisors and safety officers


Our training programs at EDB Training Services support students from all backgrounds, including:

  • School leavers who want to start their trade education
  • People transitioning to a new career path at an older age
  • Employment service referrals from job providers
  • People returning to work after an extended break


Students can start their training with us without needing any previous experience because we focus on teaching new skills to beginners.


Why Complete you Construction Industry White Card Course with EDB Training Services?

EDB Training Services operates as a respected Queensland RTO which provides classroom-based training that emphasizes both safety standards and employment readiness.
The M1 highway and Gateway Motorway provide direct access to our Capalaba training center from Browns Plains.


Here’s what sets us apart:

Fast turnaround — Course and Statement of Attainment completed in 1 day
Weekly course availability — Students can choose from flexible weekend and weekday class times

  • Industry-qualified trainers: Our trainers bring their construction industry experience to teach students
  • Affordable pricing: Our courses deliver excellent value without sacrificing quality standards
  • Small class sizes: Students receive individualized attention which leads to improved results
  • Supportive admin team: Our team assists students through their White Card application process under WHSQ


We provide an efficient process to obtain your work permit through our White Card training program.


Your entry into Queensland's construction industry begins with obtaining the correct license through our experienced trainers. The White Card serves as your essential entry document for construction sites—yet it represents your most valuable resource for establishing a secure position in a sought-after employment.


We provide all necessary elements for your success:

  • Legal compliance
  • Industry insights
  • Safety skills
  • A pathway to employment


Contact Us to Book Your Construction Industry White Card Course

Students can enrol now for upcoming White Card training sessions which take place near Browns Plains.
Our team accepts reservations for training sessions through phone calls and email messages, which will begin your construction career development.