Construction White Card
Carina

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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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 Carina Residents

Why does Local Training provide Real Construction Outcomes

The White Card serves as your essential entry requirement for starting construction work in Carina. EDB Training Services provides face-to-face White Card training that meets national standards and follows all Queensland safety regulations. Our Capalaba training centre based near Carina provides complete site readiness training with full compliance and confidence for all students.

What is a Construction Industry White Card and Why Is It Required in Carina?

The Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 (QLD) requires all construction workers to obtain a White Card which serves as their General Construction Induction Card. The White Card issued by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) demonstrates your completion of safety training requirements for accessing construction sites across Queensland and throughout Australia. All workers who want to access construction sites need to show proof of holding a valid White Card.

The following roles require workers to possess a valid White Card for site access:

Labourers who work as trade assistants
Apprentices who work as trainees
Qualified tradespeople
Machine operators and delivery drivers
Site supervisors and safety officers
Project managers and estimators and contractors

We provide students with legal compliance training through our supportive professional training environment.

Why Carina Residents Select EDB Training Services for their Construction Industry White Card

The training facility provides local access to construction education with a focus on career development. Our Capalaba training centre provides White Card training to Carina residents through its convenient location which takes less than 15 minutes to reach. We provide students with free parking and simple public transportation access and weekend training sessions to make certification and job readiness more accessible for Carina residents.

Our students receive:

Same-day Statement of Attainment
Full assistance with White Card application to WHSQ
Real-world instruction from industry-qualified trainers
Small class sizes for one-on-one support
Affordable pricing with no hidden costs

What You Will Learn in EDB Training Services Construction Industry White Card Course

The White Card course teaches students CPCCWHS1001 – Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry which includes essential knowledge for:

their legal duties and obligations under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (QLD) during the course.
identify typical construction risks which include slips and trips and falls and working at heights and exposure to dangerous substances.
correct methods for using personal protective equipment (PPE).
hazard reporting procedures and unsafe practice reporting methods through proper communication channels.
emergency response procedures and site-specific risk management strategies.

The acquired knowledge serves two purposes: it fulfills legal requirements and it helps workers protect themselves and their colleagues while working in dangerous environments.

Why the Construction Industry White Card Matters in Carina

Carina is in a strategic position east of Brisbane CBD near the development paths that lead to Coorparoo and Carindale and Cannon Hill. The area continues to grow its need for trained construction professionals who can work on home construction projects and infrastructure development and commercial building sites.

The White Card obtained from EDB Training Services enables you to find work in various positions including:

Entry-level labour hire jobs
Start their electrical or plumbing or carpentry apprenticeships after completing their training.
Obtaining proper licenses can operate machines and forklifts.
Work in warehouse and logistics projects.
Work on government-backed infrastructure development projects.
Receiving their Statement of Attainment on the same day can start job applications right away after finishing their training.

Our Construction Industry White Card training program accepts students from Carina and surrounding areas who belong to different age groups and professional backgrounds. We accept students who want to enter the construction industry after finishing school and students who want to transition from their current job and students who want to re-enter the workforce.

The program accepts students who want to work as contractors and subcontractors while needing official site access. The induction process must be completed by all apprentices before they start their work. The Construction Industry White Card course serves two main groups of people who need job-ready qualifications: NDIS clients and employment service participants. Our instructors teach each concept through practical examples which helps students develop both skills and self-assurance.

What You Must Know about Queensland Laws before undertaking EDB Training Services Construction Industry White Card Course

The Queensland government imposes legal penalties on workers and their employers who do not possess valid White Cards. The Work Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) organisation maintains strict rules to protect workers in dangerous environments. The Work Health and Safety Act 2011 Act requires employers to check that all workers at their site possess both a valid induction card and finish approved safety training.

EDB Training Services follows all WHSQ and national RTO standards by performing three main functions:

Check student identification documents.
Monitor student attendance records and their test results.
Helps you submit your WHSQ White Card application.

The organisation upholds its status as a Registered Training Organisation through ongoing accreditation.

Book Your White Card Training Near Carina Today

The construction industry in southeast Queensland shows continuous growth so Carina residents should begin their training immediately. The construction sector in southeast Queensland experiences ongoing growth because employers need more workers who possess safety certifications and construction qualifications.

07 3822 7362

0418 989 094

Construction White Card
Carina