WHITE CARD – NSW
If you want to work on a construction site in New South Wales you will need CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry To receive the New South Wales WHITE CARD accredited by Safework NSW students must attend a face to face course. You cannot get this card through interstate or online training.
Cards obtained in other States or Territories and through online providers may not be accepted on some construction sites in New South Wales.
This card does not expire, however, if you have not worked on a construction site for 2 years or more, SafeWork NSW recommends attending a course to update your skills and knowledge.
COURSE DETAILS
As at 22 October, there have been 131 Australian workers killed at work in 2020. 27 of 131 are figures in construction alone, so what we teach in NSW is designed to raise awareness of best practices to eliminate risks that cause injuries and fatalities in the work place. In order to work in the Construction Industry, you need to complete a White Card course. This course requires the ability to demonstrate personal awareness of Work Health & Safety (WHS) legislative requirements, and the basic principles of risk management and prevention of injury and illness in the construction industry.
This White Card course covers the basic WHS knowledge required prior to commencing work tasks within any of the sectors of the construction industry.
LOCATION
Other locations include; Singleton, Newcastle, East Maitland, and Charlestown. We can also deliver private courses on-site, at a location that suits you.
COURSE TIMES-
COST
UNIQUE STUDENT IDENTIFIER NUMBER (USI)
**Please note as of 1st January 2015, the government has made it a legal requirement that ALL students must have a Unique Student Identifier number prior to commencement of any course or any issuance of any certificates. Go to www.usi.gov.au to get your number and bring this to your class on the day.
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
100 POINTS OF IDENTIFICATION only ONE PRIMARY ID can be used
PRIMARY ID
- Passport (current or expired within last 2 years but not cancelled) – 70pts
- Full ORIGINAL Australian Birth Certificate or Birth Card – 70pts
- Australian Citizenship Certificate – 70pts
SECONDARY ID – A combination of secondary documents is allowed to make up 100 points however if more than one credit or ATM cards, or bank statements are used they MUST be from different financial institutions.
NOTE: MUST BE VALID ORIGINAL DOCUMENT / CARD ISSUED IN AUSTRALIA
Current Australian Drivers Licence | 40pts |
Current Australian Boat Operator’s Photo Licence | 40pts |
Current Australian Firearms Licence | 40pts |
Current Australian State or Territory Proof of Age/Photo Card | 40pts |
Australian Defence or Police photo identification card | 40pts |
Medicare Card | 25pts |
Bank ATM or Credit Card | 25pts |
Centrelink Card | 25pts |
Motor Vehicle Registration Papers | 25pts |
Motor Vehicle Insurance Certificate | 25pts |
Department of Veterans Affairs Card | 25pts |
Property (Council) Rates Notice | 25pts |
Property Lease Agreement | 25pts |
Home Insurance Papers | 25pts |
Utility Bill; eg: Electrical, Water, Gas | 25pts |
Bank Statement/s | 25pts |
LLN (LANGUAGE LEARNING AND LITERACY)
Aspires White Card course combines plain English, videos, photos, and questioning to ensure all learners are able to have the best possible chance at comprehending the required knowledge and skills. If you believe you will need assistance due to your Language, Literacy or Numeracy skills, please contact our office on 02 4956 9960 to discuss your training needs. Students must be 14 years old at the time of sitting the course.
ASSESSMENT
Students will be assessed during the classroom session. Assessment will confirm knowledge and skills have been achieved to demonstrate competency across the unit. Students are offered multiple opportunities to demonstrate knowledge and skills throughout the program. If a student is not successful in completing all assessments satisfactorily, they will need to rebook the White Card course at the full course fee.
There are 3 components to this program:
- Theory training in the classroom (16 Multiple choice)
- Practical training in the classroom (wearing of PPE)
- Assessment for both knowledge and skills
This White Card course is licensed through SafeWork NSW and we must deliver the program as per their requirements which include:
- All students must have 100 points of ID on the day of training.
- Within the 100 points, applicants must show the following;
- Photo
- Date of Birth
- Signature
- Current Residential Address
- Within the 100 points, applicants must show the following;
- Training must be conducted over a minimum period of 6hrs not including breaks.
- A Statement of Training (SOT) must be issued to students if they satisfactorily complete all assessments, demonstrating competency in the program.
A SOT is valid for 60 days after the date issued. With this, students can go onto any construction site immediately after the course.
Students who do not bring 100 points of ID on the day will not be accepted into the White Card course.
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