Construction White Card
Logan

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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 Training in Logan with EDB Training Services


EDB Training Services delivers Construction Industry White Card training in Logan to help new workers gain proper certification for entering Queensland's construction sector. The White Card serves as the essential safety induction qualification which all workers need to access construction sites throughout Queensland and Australia. The face-to-face training program at EDB Training Services teaches Logan residents about workplace safety and provides them with legal authorisation to work in the construction industry.


Why Logan Residents Need a Construction Industry White Card from EDB Training Services

All construction workers in Queensland need to finish CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry before they can access construction sites. The Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 (QLD) makes this training mandatory and Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) conducts enforcement activities. A valid White Card functions as the only approved document which allows workers to access construction sites for work.


Students who finish our White Card program receive their Statement of Attainment on the same day they complete their training. The document allows students to start their WHSQ application process which will result in receiving their official White Card for immediate job access.


What You Learn in Logan’s Construction Industry White Card Course with EDB Training Services

The White Card training program at EDB Training Services in Logan teaches students to identify construction hazards and perform WHS duties and safety protocols.


Our training program includes:

  • Students learning to identify construction site dangers including electrical threats and dangerous tools and hazardous substances and manual handling risks and slip and trip and fall incidents.
  • Students learning about their WHS responsibilities and safety protocols for creating a protected workplace environment.
  • Students learning  how to properly use personal protective equipment and follow established safety protocols at construction sites.
  • Students learning standard procedures for handling emergency situations and unexpected workplace incidents.
  • Students learning about safe communication methods and reporting procedures to detect unsafe working conditions.


Our face-to-face training method enables students to participate in practical exercises and guided discussions while receiving assistance from qualified WHS and construction experts.


What are the Local Opportunities for Logan Residents Completing Construction Industry White Card Training

The area of Logan operates within a region that experiences rapid development through residential growth and industrial development and commercial construction across Springwood and Slacks Creek and Meadowbrook and Woodridge and Kingston. The local workforce needs more employees who hold safety certifications which makes it beneficial for residents to get their White Card right away.

Students can attend our Capalaba training center, which offers free parking, flexible class times on weekdays and weekends, and easy public transportation access.


Construction Industry Job Pathways for Logan Residents with a White Card

The Construction Industry White Card enables Logan residents to access various construction jobs including labouring and trade assistance and apprenticeships in carpentry and electrical and plumbing. The White Card enables workers to access civil construction and roadwork positions. The White Card enables workers to access warehouse and logistics and materials handling positions requiring site entry. A Construction Industry White Card enables workers to access commercial building and infrastructure development projects. The White Card functions as proof of safety knowledge and WHS compliance which makes it a mandatory requirement for all Queensland employers and labour-hire companies.


Why Logan Students Choose EDB Training Services for Construction Industry White Card Training

Logan students select EDB Training Services for White Card training because of our student-focused approach to teaching practical WHS knowledge. The training program delivers clear instruction that teaches students theoretical concepts and practical applications and WHS standards. The trainers at our institution share actual construction and WHS expertise with students.


Our training program includes:

  • Direct classroom instruction in a physical learning environment.
  • Small class sizes which enable students to receive personal help from instructors.
  • Immediate Statement of Attainment on the same day of training.
  • Assistance with WHSQ White Card applications.
  • Free parking and flexible scheduling at our Capalaba center.


Our training program teaches students essential knowledge which enables them to safely access construction sites.


How to Enrol in a Logan Construction Industry White Card Course with EDB Training Services

Students who want to enroll in Construction Industry White Card training at Logan can follow these easy steps:

  1. Check our website or reach out to our staff for available course dates.
  2. Show your driver license or passport for verification purposes.
  3. Spend one complete day at our Capalaba facility for face-to-face training.
  4. Receive your Statement of Attainment and start your WHSQ White Card application process.
  5. Begin working on construction sites throughout Queensland once approved.


Start Your Logan Construction Career with EDB Training Services

EDB Training Services enables Logan residents to start their construction career through our Construction Industry White Card training program. The construction industry in Logan and southeast Queensland continues to expand so students should enroll now to start their building career.


Students who plan to join our upcoming White Card course should
reach out to EDB Training Services right away.