Riverina Community College

CPCWHS1001

Prepare to work safely in the construction industry

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

A White Card is a mandatory requirement for construction workers in Australia. This means that if you want to work in the construction industry, you must have one, you are not allowed to work on a construction site without a White Card. White Card is the common name for CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry training course. Holding a valid White Card means that you have completed official, certified general construction induction training with a registered organisation within Australia. 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.

Delivery mode

Riverina Community College offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Locations
  • 90-98 Murray Street, Wagga Wagga

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $220 $0 Fees are based on full-time study.

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Study mode On Campus
Duration 1 Day
Estimated fee* $220 $0

Career opportunities

The Prepare to work safely in the construction industry will prepare you for the following roles.

Builders Labourer

A Builders Labourer carries out a range of jobs to assist on a building site. You might complete tasks such as digging holes, unloading equipment o...

Avg yearly income $54,600
Entry barriers Low

Construction Labourer

A Construction Labourer works on a building site to assist builders and tradespeople to complete a construction project. Your job will vary dependi...

Avg yearly income $67,548
Entry barriers Low

General Labourer

A General Labourer attends to manual labour tasks on a building or construction project. You might be involved with a large project and be part of...

Avg yearly income $62,400
Entry barriers Low

Plasterer

A Plasterer installs and repairs plasterboard walls and ceilings. You’ll perform measurements, cut panels to size and place them in position. Plast...

Avg yearly income $79,872
Entry barriers Low

About Riverina Community College

RIVERINA COMMUNITY COLLEGE LIMITED, ABN 20 201 193 994, trading as Riverina Community College Ltd, is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) as a Public Benevolent Institution, and is endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR).

Riverina Community College (RCC) is a Registered Training Organisation. The College delivers a variety of nationally recognised training including skill sets and full qualifications from Certificate II to Diploma level.