Construction Induction (White card)
Description
The course will provide the necessary knowledge of the mandatory work health and safety requirements prior to undertaking construction work.
This training meets the general construction induction training requirements of:
- Part 1.1 Definitions and Part 6.5 of the Model Work Health and Safety Regulations 2023.
- 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 2017 for Victoria.
This training does not displace site-specific induction training that will be conducted prior to conducting construction work.
Audience
This course is designed for new entrants undertaking construction work on Metro Trains Melbourne (MTM) Metropolitan Rail Network Project sites.
As per WorkSafe Victoria requirements, a basic understanding of reading and writing of English is required.
Course details
Credential awarded on completion
CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
Course objectives
This course will give participants the knowledge and skills to:
- Identify types of Construction / High risk Construction work
- Understand High risk licences requirements
- Understand Broader OHS framework
- Understand Legislative Requirements
- Understand Principles of Risk Management
- Duties of employers and employees
- Identify Construction Hazards
- Identify and understand Safety signage
- Identify Fire equipment
Assessment methods
- Knowledge
- Practical
Metro Academy prerequisites
- Participant MUST be 18+ years of age
Prerequisite verification
- Approved photo ID MUST be sighted on day of attendance.
Course completion
Participants who successfully complete all requirements of this course will be awarded a Statement of Attainment (SoA) for the following nationally recognised unit of competency:
CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
SoA will be issued via email on the day of completion of the program, once the requirements of Compliance Check have been met. The SoA is valid for 60 days to use as evidence to enter and work on a construction site.
Metro Academy will apply to WorkSafe for accreditation on participant’s behalf and typically the card will arrive in the mail approximately two weeks after completing the course.
A Construction Induction (White card) will be issued by WorkSafe Victoria upon successful completion of the course usually within fourteen (14) business days.
RIW CERTIFICATE UPLOADS
Metro Academy will upload the participant’s certificate to the RIW database*.
To prevent delay, participant’s The Platform profile MUST contain current email address, contact number, RIW number and date of birth.
Uploads will be completed by Metro Academy, normally within two (2) business days of SoA being issued.
* Participant MUST have existing RIW profile on day of course
Cost: $330 (GST does not apply)
Duration: One day
Delivery mode: Face to face
Venue: Metro Academy
42–50 Bakehouse Road, Kensington, VIC 3031
or
Rail Academy Newport (RAN)
Shea Street, Newport VIC 3015
All access to the RAN is via Shea Street, off Champion Road.
Pedestrian access is not available directly to the RAN from Newport Railway Station.
Proof of identity requirements
Participants are required to produce a valid Identification document (ID) on the day of training.
One of the following is considered a valid ID document, the document must contain a photo of the participant and be current.
- Australian or International Passport
- Driver’s Licence
- Driver’s Learners Permit
- Boat Operator’s Licence
- Victorian Firearm Licence
- License to Perform High Risk Work
- Consumer Affairs Victoria Proof of Age card
- Other Australian Government issued ID card
- State, Territory or Federal Government Employee ID
- Keypass ID card or Tertiary Education Photo ID card
Personal protection equipment (PPE) requirements
Participants MUST bring the following items on the day of training:
- Steel capped, lace up boots with ankle support
- Rail Approved Orange Hi-Vis Vest
- Full length trousers
- Eye protection
- Long sleeve shirt
- Hard hat
- Ear protection
Participants cannot commence training without PPE
Information & bookings
This course closes one (1) business day prior to scheduled class attendance. Please contact Metro Academy if you have an urgent need to attend a closed course.
The Platform
https://www.metrotrains.com.au/academy/
metroacademy@metrotrains.com.au
03 9610 3701
