Construction White Card
Eight Mile 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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Begin Your Construction Career With White Card Training in Eight Mile Plains with EDB Training Services


EDB Training Services offers White Card training in Eight Mile Plains to help construction beginners start their career safely and legally. We deliver Eight Mile Plains residents with White Card training that fulfills all requirements for working safely and legally on construction sites. The White Card serves as your fundamental induction certificate which you need to access construction sites for any trade that requires site entry. Our direct training program provides students with essential safety knowledge and legal certification needed to work throughout Queensland and Australia.


Why Eight Mile Plains Residents Need a Construction Industry White Card at EDB Training Services

Eight Mile Plains residents need to obtain their White Card through EDB Training Services because of its importance. The Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 (QLD) demands that all construction workers must complete CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry training before entering an active construction site. Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) enforces this requirement because it ensures all workers learn vital WHS principles before entering construction sites.

The training program at our institution provides students with their Statement of Attainment on the same day they finish their White Card course. The WHSQ White Card application process starts immediately after you finish your training with us so you can obtain your official White Card.


What Will You Learn in the Eight Mile Plains White Card Course at EDB Training Services

The White Card training program at our Eight Mile Plains location teaches students about their fundamental safety duties which apply to construction sites. The training program teaches students to recognise workplace dangers including electrical threats and dangerous equipment and hazardous materials and manual handling accidents and slipping and tripping and falling incidents.


The training program teaches students about their WHS responsibilities and site safety protocols and how to maintain a secure workplace environment. The training program teaches students to choose appropriate PPE items and demonstrate their correct usage and follow site protocols and detect dangerous situations before accidents occur. The training program includes emergency response training which teaches students to handle unexpected site incidents and accidents.


Our face-to-face training  enables students to receive direct explanations and participate in discussions and learn from practical examples and receive guidance from experienced trainers who understand construction safety standards. Our training program prepares both new construction workers and workers who have been away from the industry for an active construction site environment.


Why Eight Mile Plains Residents Choose EDB Training Services

EDB Training Services provides White Card training that combines practicality with clear and simple understanding. Our teaching staff delivers construction and WHS expertise to the classroom which results in job-ready knowledge for students. Our training method includes direct classroom instruction which provides students with individualized assistance and real-world examples and continuous opportunity to ask questions.


Our Capalaba training facility provides students with complimentary vehicle parking and easy access and multiple scheduling options to meet their requirements. Students obtain their Statement of Attainment right away after finishing the course so they can start their job search right away. Our administration team supports students through the WHSQ White Card application process which results in quick and easy certification.


How to Enrol in a Construction Industry White Card Course Near Eight Mile Plains with EDB Training Services

The enrollment process remains easy to follow. Students can find upcoming training dates by visiting our website or by reaching out to our staff. Students need to present their driver license or passport for verification purposes when they attend the training session. Students must spend a complete day at our Capalaba training facility for face-to-face instruction.


The Statement of Attainment you receive after finishing the course enables you to start your White Card application process with WHSQ. The approval process enables you to work on construction sites throughout Queensland after receiving your White Card.


Start Your Construction Journey in Eight Mile Plains with EDB Training Services

Eight Mile Plains residents who want to start their construction journey should choose EDB Training Services. The construction training program at EDB Training Services enables Eight Mile Plains residents to acquire essential skills and safety knowledge for starting their construction work. The Brisbane southside area experiences ongoing development while surrounding neighborhoods expand so candidates should obtain their certification to access current employment prospects.


Students who want to enroll in our upcoming White Card course should
contact EDB Training Services right away.