Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry
CONISS012
Length
1 Day (part time)
Study Mode
On Campus
Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry - CONISS012
Course Overview
This Construction Induction (CI) White Card 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.
This unit meets the general construction induction training requirements of:
- Part 1.1 Definitions and Part 6.5 of the Model Work Health and Safety Regulations;
- Division 11 of Part 3 of the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1996 for Western Australia; and
- Division 3 of Part 5.1 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2007 for Victoria.
It is expected that site-specific induction training will be conducted prior to conducting construction work.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit. Relevant work health and safety state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm jurisdictional requirements.
Participants must bring a form of Photo ID on the day of training.
Careers & study pathways
Where can this course take me?
Upon completion, students will be eligible to work in the construction industry.
Further study
This unit of competency is the pre-requisite unit for students entering further studies in a trade environment.
Course details
Upcoming dates and times
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Shepparton - Archer Street
(5 commencing soon)
Starts On: 18-Feb-2025 - Part time - Tuesday - 9.00am - 3.30pm - On Campus - Applications Close: 12-Feb-2025
Starts On: 29-Apr-2025 - Part time - Tuesday - 9.00am - 3.30pm - On Campus - Applications Close: 23-Apr-2025
Starts On: 22-Jul-2025 - Part time - Tuesday - 9.00am - 3.30pm - On Campus - Applications Close: 16-Jul-2025
Starts On: 07-Oct-2025 - Part time - Tuesday - 9.00am - 3.30pm - On Campus - Applications Close: 01-Oct-2025
Starts On: 25-Nov-2025 - Part time - Tuesday - 9.00am - 3.30pm - On Campus - Applications Close: 19-Nov-2025
Wangaratta - Docker Street
(4 commencing soon)
Starts On: 25-Mar-2025 - Part time - Tuesday - 9.00am - 3.30pm - On Campus - Applications Close: 19-Mar-2025
Starts On: 10-Jun-2025 - Part time - Tuesday - 9.00am - 3.30pm - On Campus - Applications Close: 04-Jun-2025
Starts On: 26-Aug-2025 - Part time - Tuesday - 9.00am - 3.30pm - On Campus - Applications Close: 20-Aug-2025
Starts On: 07-Nov-2025 - Part time - Tuesday - 9.00am - 3.30pm - On Campus - Applications Close: 03-Nov-2025
Study units
Take a look at some of the subjects you’ll be studying when you take this course.
This course requires a total of 1 unit.
Core units
1 unit(s)
- CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
Attendance & commitment
General public face-to-face delivery | 6 hours course length | Full-time study load
- This course is delivered over one full day or two half days depending on the cohort of students.
- Late arrivals may not be admitted.
Before you begin
Entry requirements
Student requirements
To enter this course students must:
- Be able to read and comprehend visual signage.
- Be able to demonstrate correctly fitting to themselves the PPE listed below:
- eye protection
- hearing protection
- hard hat
- high visibility vest, shirt, or jacket.
- Bring writing materials, including a pen and notepad.
Participants must bring a form of Photo ID on the day of training. This is required to apply for the CI Card licence through WorkSafe Victoria.
Enrolment
Please note: Eligible individuals who wish to access a government-subsidised place, must participate in a Pre-training Review. This will consider your:
- Aspirations/career goals
- Educational attainment and capability
- Literacy and numeracy skills
- Suitability for Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer
Skills recognition / Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Skills Recognition is an assessment only process that may result in credits towards a part or full qualification. There is no formal training involved, although you may choose to complete further training as a result of the assessment process.
You can apply for Skills Recognition before you enrol in the qualification you are seeking. You can apply for Skills Recognition through one or both of the following processes:
- Credit Transfer for formal training that might be equivalent to a new qualification or partial qualification.
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for people who have relevant and current skills and knowledge that they have gained through non-formal or informal learning i.e. work or life experience.
Fees and payments
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Contingent Study Arrangements
Where a situation arises that prevents campus attendance (such as COVID restrictions, natural disasters, etc.) and it is deemed an appropriate response in protecting the health and safety of staff, students, and visitors, this course will adapt to alternative training arrangements, possibly using online methods of teaching and/or communication while students engage from home with their Trainers. Any required practical components of the course will be moved to a more appropriate time.
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Koorie Unit
The Koorie Unit is a culturally safe space on our Shepparton Fryers Street Campus for all Koorie students enrolled and studying through GOTAFE, or with one of our education partnering organisations.
Refer to the Student Handbook for information regarding Learner’s Rights Student Handbook.
Further information is provided at course induction.
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