Construction White Card
Cannon Hill

Name: EDB TRAINING SERVICES
Address: 75 Redland Bay Road, Capalaba, QLD, 4157, AU
Telephone: 07 3822 7362

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.

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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Trainers

Contact Info:

Address: EDB Training Services, 75 Redland Bay Road, Capalaba, Brisbane,Queensland

Phone: 07 3822 7362

Construction Industry White Card Course With EDB Training Services For Cannon Hill Residents

The White Card serves as your legal and professional entry point to start your building or civil construction career in Cannon Hill. EDB Training Services provides White Card training through face-to-face instruction, which fulfills Queensland entry-level construction needs and prepares students for work across Queensland and additional states. The White Card serves as a vital document which Cannon Hill job seekers need to access construction work opportunities.

Construction Career Opportunities in Cannon Hill with a White Card from EDB Training Services

The location of Cannon Hill provides easy access to Brisbane's inner-east industrial and residential development areas. The construction industry in Murarrie, Tingalpa, Morningside, and the Port of Brisbane continues to expand, which creates an increasing need for construction workers at all skill levels. A White Card certification serves as your official document to access any construction site throughout Queensland.

What Is a Construction Industry White Card and Who Needs One?

The General Construction Induction Training certification, known as the White Card, serves as a legal requirement under Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ), enforced through the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011.

All workers who visit construction sites for any reason must possess an active White Card certification.

The following groups need to obtain White Card certification:

Labourers
Bricklayers, electricians, and carpenters
Machinery and forklift operators
Painters and plasterers
Supervisors, forepersons, and WHS officers
Contracted professionals (site measurements, deliveries, or inspections)

What Is EDB Training Services White Card Course Format

EDB Training Services delivers face-to-face instruction because we believe students need direct contact with instructors to succeed in their courses and become work-ready. The Construction Industry White Card training program takes one day to finish at our Capalaba location, which is reachable within 15 minutes from Cannon Hill.

The training program includes:

Classroom instruction
WHS scenario discussions
Emergency response training
PPE demonstrations
Legal responsibility education for both workers and employers

After completing the course, students will receive a Statement of Attainment, and our team will assist them in applying for their official White Card from WHSQ.

Why Cannon Hill Workers Choose A Construction Industry White Card

The construction industry maintains its position as a stable sector in Queensland with career advancement potential. Construction provides entry-level roles that often lead to project supervision, safety management, or trade licensing.

The White Card certification enables you to pursue:

Warehouse and logistics construction
School and retail fit-outs
Road and drainage civil works
Trade apprenticeships (electrical, plumbing, tiling, etc.)
Labour hire contracts with consistent weekly shifts
Government infrastructure projects

Cannon Hill’s strategic location allows easy access to Brisbane’s industrial zones, Murarrie, and the CBD, with convenient public transport and highway connections.

Why Choose EDB Training Services for Your Construction Industry White Card if you live in Cannon Hill

Training offered 7 days a week, including Saturday sessions
Same-day Statement of Attainment after training
Delivered by trainers with real-world construction experience
Small class sizes for personalised support
Free parking and public transport accessible
No hidden fees – affordable, transparent pricing
Full support with WHSQ White Card application process

Our Capalaba facility is modern, comfortable, and designed to support students of all backgrounds—from school leavers to career changers to NDIS clients and job agency referrals.

Who Should Enrol In EDB Training Services Construction Industry White Card Course?

The White Card course serves as the ideal starting point for anyone entering the construction workforce, including:

Students who have recently finished school
Career changers starting a new trade path
Workers returning after a long break
Apprentices starting on-the-job training
Delivery drivers, contractors, and professionals needing access to active worksites

Our trainers will walk you through every risk, safety requirement, and procedure in plain language to make sure you leave confident and compliant.

The process of starting construction work becomes straightforward when you train with us for your local White Card course. Our training program guides students from classroom learning to job site preparation by teaching essential safety skills, legal compliance, and construction job readiness.

07 3822 7362

0418 989 094

Construction White Card
Cannon Hill