This accredited skill set covers the mandatory work health and safety training required prior to undertaking construction work.
SSCPC00001 Construction Industry White Card Skill Set
CSQ funded | $0 |
Full fee | $65 - $125 |
If you want to work in the construction industry, you are required by law to successfully complete a general safety induction course or White Card. This course meets the requirements of the 2011 Workplace Health and Safety Regulation and covers the skills and assessment necessary for a worker to safely enter and work on a construction site in Queensland.
This accredited skill will give you an understanding of health and safety legislative requirements in order to work safely and prevent injury or harm to yourself and others. Learn how to identify and report common construction hazards, understand basic risk control measures, and identify procedures for responding to potential incidents and emergencies. You’ll also cover how to correctly select and fit common personal protective equipment (PPE) used for construction work.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be issued with a White Card and be able to safely work in the construction industry.
TAFE Queensland is a proud recipient of Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) funding and is a registered provider in the CSQ Short Course and Apprentice Advance Plus programs - this unit is subsidised under one of these programs. It is important to note only eligible participants may receive funding for eligible courses. Learn more about eligibility criteria.
The successful achievement of this skill set requires you to complete the unit listed below.
UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
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CPCCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industryUnit code: CPCCWHS1001 Unit description: 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. |
Prepare to work safely in the construction industry |
Studying on campus is a great way to enjoy the benefits of face-to-face education in a way that is far removed from a typical school. No matter which campus you choose, you know that you will be learning in an adult environment where you will be respected and nurtured. Attend a campus to learn face-to-face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces; such as a classroom, workshop, laboratory or simulated environments, or interact with teachers using real-time video or web conference tools. Learn more
Campus | START DATES
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STUDY MODE
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COST
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Mount Isa | Anytime | 1 day | 6 hours | Classroom | Full fee: $65 |
Townsville (Trade Training Centre Bohle) | 29 January 2021 | 1 day | 6 hours | Classroom | Full fee: $65 |
Cairns | 02 February 2021 | 1 day | 6 hours | Classroom | Full fee: $65 |
Townsville (Trade Training Centre Bohle) | 12 February 2021 | 1 day | 6 hours | Classroom | Full fee: $65 |
Cairns | 16 February 2021 | 1 day | 6 hours | Classroom | Full fee: $65 |
Townsville (Trade Training Centre Bohle) | 26 February 2021 | 1 day | 6 hours | Classroom | Full fee: $65 |
Cairns | 02 March 2021 | 1 day | 6 hours | Classroom | Full fee: $65 |
Townsville (Trade Training Centre Bohle) | 12 March 2021 | 1 day | 6 hours | Classroom | Full fee: $65 |
Cairns | 16 March 2021 | 1 day | 6 hours | Classroom | Full fee: $65 |
Townsville (Trade Training Centre Bohle) | 26 March 2021 | 1 day | 6 hours | Classroom | Full fee: $65 |
Cairns | 30 March 2021 | 1 day | 6 hours | Classroom | Full fee: $65 |
Cairns | 13 April 2021 | 1 day | 6 hours | Classroom | Full fee: $65 |
Townsville (Trade Training Centre Bohle) | 23 April 2021 | 1 day | 6 hours | Classroom | Full fee: $65 |
Cairns | 27 April 2021 | 1 day | 6 hours | Classroom | Full fee: $65 |
Townsville (Trade Training Centre Bohle) | 07 May 2021 | 1 day | 6 hours | Classroom | Full fee: $65 |
Cairns | 11 May 2021 | 1 day | 6 hours | Classroom | Full fee: $65 |
Townsville (Trade Training Centre Bohle) | 21 May 2021 | 1 day | 6 hours | Classroom | Full fee: $65 |
Cairns | 25 May 2021 | 1 day | 6 hours | Classroom | Full fee: $65 |
Townsville (Trade Training Centre Bohle) | 04 June 2021 | 1 day | 6 hours | Classroom | Full fee: $65 |
Cairns | 08 June 2021 | 1 day | 6 hours | Classroom | Full fee: $65 |
Townsville (Trade Training Centre Bohle) | 18 June 2021 | 1 day | 6 hours | Classroom | Full fee: $65 |
Cairns | 22 June 2021 | 1 day | 6 hours | Classroom | Full fee: $65 |
Cairns | 13 July 2021 | 1 day | 6 hours | Classroom | Full fee: $65 |
Townsville (Trade Training Centre Bohle) | 16 July 2021 | 1 day | 6 hours | Classroom | Full fee: $65 |
Cairns | 27 July 2021 | 1 day | 6 hours | Classroom | Full fee: $65 |
Townsville (Trade Training Centre Bohle) | 30 July 2021 | 1 day | 6 hours | Classroom | Full fee: $65 |
Cairns | 10 August 2021 | 1 day | 6 hours | Classroom | Full fee: $65 |
Townsville (Trade Training Centre Bohle) | 13 August 2021 | 1 day | 6 hours | Classroom | Full fee: $65 |
Cairns | 24 August 2021 | 1 day | 6 hours | Classroom | Full fee: $65 |
Townsville (Trade Training Centre Bohle) | 27 August 2021 | 1 day | 6 hours | Classroom | Full fee: $65 |
Cairns | 07 September 2021 | 1 day | 6 hours | Classroom | Full fee: $65 |
Townsville (Trade Training Centre Bohle) | 17 September 2021 | 1 day | 6 hours | Classroom | Full fee: $65 |
Cairns | 21 September 2021 | 1 day | 6 hours | Classroom | Full fee: $65 |
Cairns | 05 October 2021 | 1 day | 6 hours | Classroom | Full fee: $65 |
Townsville (Trade Training Centre Bohle) | 08 October 2021 | 1 day | 6 hours | Classroom | Full fee: $65 |
Cairns | 19 October 2021 | 1 day | 6 hours | Classroom | Full fee: $65 |
Townsville (Trade Training Centre Bohle) | 22 October 2021 | 1 day | 6 hours | Classroom | Full fee: $65 |
Cairns | 02 November 2021 | 1 day | 6 hours | Classroom | Full fee: $65 |
Townsville (Trade Training Centre Bohle) | 05 November 2021 | 1 day | 6 hours | Classroom | Full fee: $65 |
Cairns | 16 November 2021 | 1 day | 6 hours | Classroom | Full fee: $65 |
Townsville (Trade Training Centre Bohle) | 19 November 2021 | 1 day | 6 hours | Classroom | Full fee: $65 |
Cairns | 30 November 2021 | 1 day | 6 hours | Classroom | Full fee: $65 |
Townsville (Trade Training Centre Bohle) | 03 December 2021 | 1 day | 6 hours | Classroom | Full fee: $65 |
Townsville (Trade Training Centre Bohle) | 10 December 2021 | 1 day | 6 hours | Classroom | Full fee: $65 |
Cairns | 14 December 2021 | 1 day | 6 hours | Classroom | Full fee: $65 |
Campus | START DATES
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Duration | WORKLOAD
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STUDY MODE
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COST
![]() The cost of your course may vary, depending on your eligibility for funding, subsidies or concessions. See the payment options section for more information. Learn more |
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Bracken Ridge | Anytime | 1 day | 6 hours Tuesday, Thursday |
Classroom | Full fee: $65 CSQ funded: $0 |
Eagle Farm | Anytime | 1 day | 6 hours Monday |
Classroom | Full fee: $65 CSQ funded: $0 |
Acacia Ridge | Anytime | 1 day | 6 hours Tuesday |
Classroom | Full fee: $65 CSQ funded: $0 |
Ipswich | 11 February 2021 | 1 day | 6 hours | Classroom | Full fee: $65 |
Ipswich | 01 April 2021 | 1 day | 6 hours | Classroom | Full fee: $65 |
Ipswich | 10 June 2021 | 1 day | 6 hours | Classroom | Full fee: $65 |
Campus | START DATES
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Duration | WORKLOAD
![]() How much time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course, combining face-to-face and self-directed study and any required placements. |
STUDY MODE
![]() Also known as delivery mode, this is how your training is delivered. Learn more |
COST
![]() The cost of your course may vary, depending on your eligibility for funding, subsidies or concessions. See the payment options section for more information. Learn more |
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Ashmore | Anytime | 1 day | 6 hours Thursday |
Mixed mode | Full fee: $125 |
Campus | START DATES
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Duration | WORKLOAD
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STUDY MODE
![]() Also known as delivery mode, this is how your training is delivered. Learn more |
COST
![]() The cost of your course may vary, depending on your eligibility for funding, subsidies or concessions. See the payment options section for more information. Learn more |
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Nurunderi | 14 June 2021 | 1 day | 6 hours | Classroom | Full fee: $65 |
Campus | START DATES
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Duration | WORKLOAD
![]() How much time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course, combining face-to-face and self-directed study and any required placements. |
STUDY MODE
![]() Also known as delivery mode, this is how your training is delivered. Learn more |
COST
![]() The cost of your course may vary, depending on your eligibility for funding, subsidies or concessions. See the payment options section for more information. Learn more |
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Toowoomba | 04 February 2021 | 1 day | 6 hours | Classroom | Full fee: $65 |
Roma | 17 February 2021 | 1 day | 6 hours | Classroom | Full fee: $65 |
Toowoomba | 25 February 2021 | 1 day | 6 hours | Classroom | Full fee: $65 |
Charleville | 03 March 2021 | 1 day | 6 hours | Classroom | Full fee: $65 |
Roma | 17 March 2021 | 1 day | 6 hours | Classroom | Full fee: $65 |
Toowoomba | 18 March 2021 | 1 day | 6 hours | Classroom | Full fee: $65 |
Toowoomba | 15 April 2021 | 1 day | 6 hours | Classroom | Full fee: $65 |
Roma | 21 April 2021 | 1 day | 6 hours | Classroom | Full fee: $65 |
Roma | 12 May 2021 | 1 day | 6 hours | Classroom | Full fee: $65 |
Toowoomba | 27 May 2021 | 1 day | 6 hours | Classroom | Full fee: $65 |
Charleville | 09 June 2021 | 1 day | 6 hours | Classroom | Full fee: $65 |
Roma | 16 June 2021 | 1 day | 6 hours | Classroom | Full fee: $65 |
Toowoomba | 24 June 2021 | 1 day | 6 hours | Classroom | Full fee: $65 |
Courses delivered on campus may have a combination of online and classroom based learning. Students are expected to undertake additional personal study to complete the course requirements.
If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.
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This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.
If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.
Students must attend a campus to undertake this course where they will learn face-to-face* with a teacher in one of our contemporary learning spaces. Students will undertake theory and practical training and assessment in a classroom and/or workshop.
* TAFE Queensland only deliver this course in face-to-face delivery mode. Under White Card delivery requirements, delivery in Queensland must be undertaken face-to-face except where students reside in a rural area (defined as a distance of 100 kilometres or more from any Registered Training Organisation (RTO) offering face-to-face delivery of CPCCWHS1001 ‘Prepare to work safely in the construction industry’ course). In this case students may receive training via online delivery.
It is highly recommended that you:-
Classroom delivery
You are required to wear enclosed shoes when attending your assessment. If you fail to meet this minimum standard of dress, you may not be permitted to complete your assessment.
Online delivery
If you reside in a rural area (defined as a distance of 100 kilometres or more from any RTO offering face-to-face delivery of CPCCWHS1001 ‘Prepare to work safely in the construction industry’ course), and are studying online, you must have access to a computer with a microphone and camera along with an internet connection.
You will also need to have access to personal protective equipment for the practical demonstrations i.e. safety glasses, high visibility vest, hearing protection, hard hat and a copy of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
Mixed mode delivery
Please note that due to COVID-19, the following resources are mandatory to complete this course as you will not be permitted to attend a campus.
You must:
Proof of identity must be produced at time of enrolment. To verify a participant's identity, TAFE Queensland will require three forms of original identification from the list below. A copy must be retained by TAFE Queensland on each applicant’s file (excepting where a financial institution debit/credit card is used as ID). The three documents can be made up of:
At least one Category A document must be photographic showing full name and date of birth.
Category A documents:
- Certificate of Evidence of Resident Status
- Visa Evidence Card (with PLO56 Visa)
- Driver/rider trainer; pilot/escort vehicle driver; dangerous goods driver; tow truck driver/assistant certificate
- Bus; taxi; limousine driver
Category B documents:
Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.
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