Construction White Card
MacGregor

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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 MacGregor with EDB Training Services


Students who want to work safely in Queensland construction can take their Construction Industry White Card training in MacGregor through EDB Training Services. We provide Construction Industry White Card training for students who want to begin their work in Queensland's construction industry. The Construction Industry White Card functions as a safety induction certificate which all workers must obtain to access construction sites throughout Queensland and Australia. The face-to-face training program teaches MacGregor residents essential safety information and legal requirements needed to work safely.


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

The development area of MacGregor operates within Brisbane's active construction zone which includes commercial buildings and retail spaces and multiple construction sites and residential development projects across Upper Mount Gravatt and Sunnybank and Robertson and Eight Mile Plains. The ongoing construction work in the area requires all workers to receive WHS training before starting their duties at construction sites.


The Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 (QLD) demands all construction staff to obtain CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry certification. Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) demands that all workers must learn fundamental safety principles before entering dangerous work areas. Students who complete their White Card training at EDB Training Services in MacGregor will get their Statement of Attainment immediately to begin their WHSQ card application process.


What the MacGregor Construction Industry White Card Course Teaches at EDB Training Services

The Construction Industry White Card program at EDB Training Services in MacGregor teaches students about fundamental WHS principles and construction site safety procedures needed for work commencement. The training program teaches students to detect construction site dangers which include electrical threats and equipment dangers and dangerous materials and incorrect manual handling techniques. Students receive instruction about their workplace safety obligations and their duty to protect their workplace environment through following established workplace rules.


Students learn about correct personal protective equipment usage and all necessary site safety procedures. The training program includes instruction about handling unexpected situations that involve accidents and injuries and unexpected incidents. Students learn to identify and report unsafe conditions through established communication methods and established safety reporting procedures. The classroom-based training method allows students to practice with examples and participate in discussions while receiving direct trainer assistance to develop their construction work readiness.


Construction Industry White Card Benefits for MacGregor Employment

The Construction Industry White Card allows MacGregor residents to find employment in various construction sector positions. The construction site employs students to work as laborers and trade assistants. Students who want to learn carpentry and electrical work and plumbing and roofing trades can apply for apprenticeships. The company needs staff members for performing civil construction tasks and building roads. The organization requires employees to work in warehouse operations and logistics management and materials handling duties which need site entry authorisation.


Students can find employment in commercial and retail construction support roles and Brisbane's southside infrastructure development projects. All job applicants need to present their White Card to employers and labour-hire agencies because it proves their WHS competence and readiness for site work.


Why MacGregor Students Choose EDB Training Services for White Card Training

MacGregor students choose EDB Training Services for White Card training because our program delivers direct classroom instruction which enhances their learning experience. The training sessions maintain small class sizes which enable students to receive personalised help from instructors. The training program includes real-world examples which show students how construction sites operate.


Students obtain their Statement of Attainment immediately after completing the program. The training center at Capalaba offers students easy access to our facilities. Our trainers who have experience in WHS and construction teach students about construction rules and their fundamental principles. Our educational goal focuses on teaching students to begin construction work while ensuring their safety and self-assurance.


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

Students who want to join EDB Training Services' White Card program for MacGregor construction industry workers need to complete these enrollment steps. Students can locate upcoming training sessions through our website or by contacting our staff members. Students need to show their driver license or passport for identification purposes. The program requires students to spend their entire day at our Capalaba training facility. Students who complete the course receive their Statement of Attainment. Students who obtain White Card approval from WHSQ can begin their construction work.


Students who want to start their construction career in MacGregor should train with EDB Training Services. Our Construction Industry White Card training program provides MacGregor residents with essential safety education and certification needed to begin work in Queensland's expanding construction sector. The south-east region continues to develop at a high rate so students should begin their training right away.