Why would I need a White Card to work in construction?

Why would I need a White Card to work in construction?

You need a white card for construction work. people who access operational construction zones (unaccompanied or not directly supervised by an inducted person) workers whose employment causes them to routinely enter operational construction zones.

Do you need a White Card for concreting?

It’s possible to become a Concreter without formal qualifications, or through an apprenticeship or traineeship. Get accredited to enter any construction site in Australia with a White Card.

What happens if you don’t have a White Card?

If you have lost your White Card, don’t panic! You will not have to re-take the course. All you need to do is apply for a replacement White Card. You will need to complete a Statutory Declaration form, which is a government requirement in order for us to replace your White Card.

How long does a White Card last?

Your white card does not expire as long as you keep up your competencies. If you have not worked in the construction industry in the past 2 years, your white card is not considered to be valid and you will need to retrain.

What happens if I dont have a White Card?

Which are necessary to obtain just before a concreting job?

Here are some important checklists before concreting in a low scale – low cost construction project:

  • (1) Formwork.
  • (2) Reinforcement.
  • (3) Levels.
  • (4) Scaffolds, walkways, and platforms.
  • (5) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • (6) Materials.
  • (7) Equipment/Machinery.
  • (8) Personnel.

Is getting a White Card easy?

An OH&S Course or ‘White Card’ is not that difficult to get. It is an entry-level, basic construction health and safety training course and takes less than a day to complete. Having a White Card means that you will be less at risk of having an accident on-site, or indeed causing one.

Do White Cards expire Vic?

Under the current legislation, white cards do not expire but it is recommended that you refresh your knowledge by completing a new course if you have been absent from the construction industry for more than 2 years.

Can you use a NSW White Card in Vic?

Victoria accepts all interstate White Cards. An employer must accept recognised evidence of construction induction training (e.g. a statement of attainment or card issued under similar requirements in another Australian state or territory).

Is my construction white card valid in my state?

One of the most frequent questions we get about our Construction White Card, is “Is it valid in my State”. The simple answer is “Yes” . Due to legislative changes and new OHS harmonisation principles put in place in January 2012, the White Card must now be accepted in all States.

What is a WhiteCard?

The whitecard is the name of the current card given when you complete your construction induction training. Previously the whitecard was called the Blue Card.

What is the cost of a white card in WA?

*Online white card training will only be available for students located in WA after 19 July 2019. Learn More The new CPCCWHS1001 (WA) white card available from $38.50 A Computer or device with a webcam and an internet connection capable of watching a YouTube video! (broadband preferred)

What is the National white card (cpccwhs1001)?

The National White Card (CPCCWHS1001: Prepare to work safely in the construction industry) replaces and updates all other previous construction Induction cards in Australia AND allows you the convenience of using one card ACROSS ALL BORDERS. Previous cards such as Blue Card, Red Card, Green Card are now replaced by the White Card.